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Move over chicken soup, baking is actually good for your soul. Science says so. If you are like so many Americans, when you are feeling down, pulling some fresh baked cookies from the oven has a way of warming more than just your oven! It can warm your heart and thaw your mood. Mixing all Read More >>
Have you ever done a cookie exchange? I love the idea of them. Everyone has one cookie/bar recipe that always amazes–and rather than spend HOURS in your own kitchen trying to replicate their recipe, ask them to make ’em, bring ’em, and exchange ’em. If you do the same, you’ll end up with a heaping Read More >>
If you have company coming for the holidays and you are looking for something special to make for breakfast, this recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls is out of this world. I’ve been using this same recipe for a couple of years now and I always get rave reviews when I serve them. If you’ve never Read More >>
With holiday baking right around the corner, here’s a few tips on getting the best cakes possible for the least amount of effort: Use aluminum pans, if possible. They reflect heat away from the cake, keeping the edges lightly brown instead of crispy. Even though nonstick spray is awesome, make sure to coat the pan Read More >>
If there is one thing in this world that I love to make, it’s pies. I have actually been known to hide blackberry pies in the kitchen cupboards before just so I don’t have to share them. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met a pie that I didn’t like. For the last 10 Read More >>
