Tag Archives: chocolate

Star Wars birthday cake

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I know, I know. I’ve been bad at blogging this year. But I’ve been great about everything else! I’ve been working hard at work, my book, some art projects, and oh yeah, a ginormous cake that totally blows away anything … Continue reading

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Grilled peanut butter and banana split sandwich

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You know what? I think I’m getting way better at food photography and styling.  Know how I know this? Because I have to spend WAY less time post processing my more recent photos, and when I look at the images I … Continue reading

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Prohibition cookies, aka dirty girl scout cookies

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101st post! Yay! So the weekend before my 24th birthday, I drove up to a friend’s house for a Roarin’ 20′s party. Wow that’s a large picture.  Anyway, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to try out some … Continue reading

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Chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels

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 There’s something fantastic about snacks that are easy to throw together, taste delicious, and work as the perfect gift. Chocolate covered pretzels have always been my go-to holiday treat, along with peanut butter balls. It never really occurred to me … Continue reading

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Homemade zebra cakes

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Since I embarked on my cooking adventure, I’ve noticed several changes in my life. The first being that I started losing weight, which was astonishing to me because I cooked relatively unhealthy things with absurd quantities of butter. The second … Continue reading

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Candy cane cupcakes

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Merry Christmas everyone!  I…can’t think of anything else to say here. It’s too early in the morning, and I’m already all hopped up on sugar and peppermint. And ginger cookies of course. Breakfast of champions. I made these cupcakes from … Continue reading

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Foolproof peppermint bark

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Looking for something super easy to throw together the night before that Christmas party or holiday potluck? Look no further! I made this for my nephew’s first birthday party this weekend, and all the adults went nuts for it. They … Continue reading

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