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December 2009

Wordless Wednesday 12.30.2009

December 30, 2009
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Sorry I’m not totally wordless today–I wanted to share with you some of my favorite pictures from this past year! Best of NYC, May 2009 Best of the Shore, June 2009 Best of Europe, July 2009 Best of Disney, October 2009 Best of Baltimore, October 2009 And finally, the best overall La Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, July [...]

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Christmas Bread Pudding

December 29, 2009
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In my last post, I lamented a holiday on the road where folks beyond the first stop on a four day road trip would not receive the pleasure of an elaborate Ratskellar holiday dessert. But luckily for the folks at the first stop, there was a fancy dessert that traveled. And it traveled well. No, [...]

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Orange Cranberry and Almond Biscotti

December 26, 2009
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A Christmas on the road. That is the story for us this year. Four days, three states, and two extended families. Over bunches of rivers through lots of woods, and over one very large bay. Whenever I go to someone’s house, I always offer to bring something, and the request is usually for dessert. As [...]

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Merry Christmas 2009

December 25, 2009
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I just want to take a minute to wish you and yours a Very Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending time with your loved ones today, and that you’re warm, safe, and well fed. 2009 has been a very blessed year for me, and you all are a big part [...]

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Wordless Wednesday 12.23.2009

December 23, 2009
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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

December 21, 2009
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Have you ever bought a cookbook based on the appeal of just one recipe? Well, I certainly have. And mostly, they seem to be Martha Stewart Cookbooks. I bought Martha’s “Cupcakes” cookbook, after finding out there was a recipe for these snickerdoodle cupcakes. I LOVE snickerdoodles, but Noel’s not such a fan. But I was [...]

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Whole Wheat and Almond Raspberry Thumbprints

December 18, 2009
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I don’t know about you, but after that cheesecake, I’m ready for something a little bit healthier. But just a little bit, because we’re still in the midst of cookiepalooza! So, for your consideration–Raspberry Thumbprint cookies, one of my all time favorites. What makes these healthier? Well for starters, almond meal, which gives the cookies [...]

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Wordless Wednesday 12.16.2009

December 16, 2009
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