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Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberries and Balsamic Syrup

July 19, 2010

A few weeks ago I told you of my love for learning about writing and this week I’ve learned a few things about photography. When I got to my parents’ house, I pulled up my blog on their computer and was mortified to see so many pictures with a horrible

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Chocolate Almond Mousse with Boozy Cherries

July 10, 2010

Our vacation continues.  We’ve enjoyed the hospitality of friends and family who’ve hosted us in their homes this week, blessing us with meals and fellowship and warm beds.  Our time in Florida is over and we’re now enjoying time in Texas with family.  Family gatherings always necessitate creative desserts, so

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Milky Way Tart

June 30, 2010

I’ve spent the last several months thinking about words and how they work. In college, I took the required english and grammar classes, but I was majoring in music so I mainly took them because I had to. I remember eagerly watching the clock in grammar class because, quite frankly, I could not

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Plum Crisp

June 17, 2010

Over 40 plums arrived in my CSA (community supported agriculture) box this week. Looking at the abundance of beautiful fruit, I thought of a lovely plum crisp. I actually took a full twenty-four hours to decide if wanted brandy or almond extract in my crisp. I went with brandy . . . I’m glad I did. I tossed the plums in

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Traveling, Cracker Jacks, and a Give Away

June 7, 2010

The kids are roaming free around the neighborhood, the blue jeans and jackets are quietly tucked away in the closet, and the ice cream maker hums its happy tune. Ahhh . . . it must be summer. In a few weeks, we’re embarking on a month-long road trip to several different states. I

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Homemade Devil Snack Cake

May 27, 2010

After experimenting for several years I’m now convinced you can make anything with unrefined, wholesome ingredients.  My repertoire now includes these little snack cakes.  They probably won’t sit in a vending machine unspoiled for months, but they taste at least as good as the real thing! You can use this cake recipe to make

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Strawberry Shortcake

May 14, 2010

I continually see recipes in books and magazines using the phrase ‘Whole Wheat’ in the title. I get excited and start reading, only to find the recipe also calls for white flour. It seems to me, if a recipe says ‘Whole Wheat’ in the title, it should’t use any refined flour. It’s confusing

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Mini Coffee Almond Teacakes

May 4, 2010

Last week I enjoyed a fabulous lunch in Dallas with several people who’ve been working on my cookbook.  I’m truly blessed by the talented team designing, editing, and photographing this project. Our meal featured quick, witty humor and loads of laughter. The following day we shot the book’s cover photo. My mom and grandma came so David

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

April 23, 2010

Every once in a while I get nostalgic and like to eat an oatmeal cream pie – you know, the ones that come in the little wrappers? I loved eating the little packaged snack cakes and cookies as a kid and want to find ways to make them at home without all of the extra additives

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Fresh Apple Cake

April 13, 2010

You must make this cake.  Even if you don’t really enjoy apple cake or coconut.  This cake is the bomb.  I know it’s spring, and I should be posting something with strawberries or freshly snapped peas, but I just couldn’t wait until fall to share this treasure with you. It begins

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