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Wallow: Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

milk chocolate and macadamias on slate

Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. Wallow worthy. Continue reading

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Whisky Glazed: Maker’s Mark Pecans

Maker's Mark Pecans

Get on your Maker’s Mark! Bourbon, butter, salt, dark Muscovado sugar and pecans in the house. Continue reading

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Shine a Light: The Art of Ann’s Greenlake

Bubble Gum Tree by Ann Norton

Ann Norton’s paintings are whimsical, emotional, vibrant. They speak for her now since her own voice is lost to Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading

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As the Bacon Sizzles

oatmeal chocolate chunk bacon cookie

As the bacon sizzles: a bacon baking mystery. Continue reading

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IOU Wednesday

cookies milk mister bacon

I owe you. It’ll be worth the wait. Promise. See you tomorrow for chocolate of many sorts and bacon. Oink!

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What’s That Wednesday Kaffir Lime Leaves

kaffr lime leaves back and front

Kaffir Lime Leaves have a flavor and scent that is lingering, lush, vividly citrusy. Continue reading

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With and Without: Strawberry Soda and Heavy Cream

strawberry cream soda against sky

Bright moments happen when strawberries, Meyer lemon, vanilla bean and seltzer meet. I’m a fan of bright moments and stripey straws. Strawberries were on sale and looking good this week at my local market. Meyer lemons were hanging out in yellow mesh bags…acting affordable. … Continue reading

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A Wolf in Beets Clothing

golden beets on blue

This dish is NOT a quiet side of sad veggies waiting like a wallflower for a little attention. Continue reading

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Spring Vegetable Soup with Slivers of Sizzle

spring soup city street

A simple bowl of veggie-loaded soup with sinful slivers of sizzle for Spring. Continue reading

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The Easter Tree

paper umbrellas on tree

Dear Grandma Bootsie…spirited chocolate and pretty little things whisper your name while bright green stems break ground. Continue reading

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