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Around Town: I Like Pie, Claremont
A few weeks ago, I did not like pie. At Thanksgiving and other holidays and celebrations where pie was involved, I would opt out of dessert or find an alternative, like chocolate cake or ice cream....
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Around Town: Cooks County, Los Angeles
On the side of a long, busy road in Los Angeles, a small restaurant with a bright blue awning called Cooks County serves some of the best farm-to-table dishes I’ve tasted. The space is small with dark...
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Pear Crisp
If you haven’t yet found the perfect autumn dessert, look no further. Upon first taste of this Pear Crisp, you won’t want to eat any other dessert. Or food for that matter. The recipe is quite simple...
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Flavor of the Month: Butterscotch
1. Cookie Butter Butterscotch Fudge |2. Boozy Banana Butterscotch Ice Cream | 3. Butterscotch Eclairs |4. White Butterscotch Buddies | 5. Butterscotch Sundaes with Caramel Popcorn Made primarily of...
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Thanksgiving Desserts
Now that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I can’t wait to spend the morning in the kitchen baking one (or two) of these delicious desserts. When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, you can really have fun with...
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That’s a Wrap!
This week I finished up the first half of Mad Men Season 7, and now I am even more excited for the second half of the season to air next week. I also went to visit an exhibit that had a couple of sets...
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Flourless Brownie Cupcakes
I was inspired to try making flourless brownies while standing in the middle of the baking aisle at the grocery store. I was curious as to what flourless brownies would taste like and decided right...
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That’s a Wrap!
I usually have some sort of sweet every day, but my treat of the moment are these chocolate covered grahams from Russ & Daughters. The chocolate is decadent, the grahams are crunchy…it’s the...
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Around Town: Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream, New York City
Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream is a contemporary twist on the traditional ice cream parlor, which is clear in their shop design, delicious ice cream, and the overall vibe of the place. I first enjoyed...
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Around Town: Levain Bakery, New York City
Whenever I’m on the Upper West Side, I always make a stop at Levain Bakery. Though it’s very popular, I’ve only had to stand in a long line once. I go just for the cookies, but their bread, pastries,...
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Around Town: Treat House – New York City
If you’re a Rice Krispie treat lover, then Treat House will be dessert heaven for you. Inspired by a successful bake sale, the Russell family expanded into a store when their gourmet treats were a...
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Around Town: Mary’s Milk Bar – Edinburgh, Scotland
There’s no better way to conclude a castle exploration than with creamy, delicious gelato. After roaming around Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, I descended the hundreds of stairs to the...
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Eat & Watch: Mint Chocolate Lavender Moon Cookies & Paper Moon
Culinary Details: Paper Moon DVD, Moon Cookie Cutter, Culinary Lavender, Peppermint Extract, Pink Milk Glass, KitchenAid Hand Mixer, Cooling Rack When you think of a con man during the Great...
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Eat & Watch: Vanilla Angel Cake with Cinnamon Coffee Drizzle & Groundhog Day
Culinary Details: Groundhog Day DVD, Angel Cake Pan, Hand Mixer Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and while it may not be a widely celebrated holiday, it’s a fun one to reference mainly because of the 1993...
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Eat & Watch: Double Chocolate Pie & The Help
One of the best things I learned in culinary school was how to feel more confident making dough from scratch. Whether I’m making biscuits, scones, or pies, homemade dough no longer intimidates me like...
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Eat & Watch: Peanut Butter S’mores Ice Cream & The Sandlot
“I haven’t had anything yet, so how can I have s’more of nothing?” I didn’t think a movie about a group of young baseball-loving boys could make me so emotional. The Sandlot (1993) had me in tears by...
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Eat & Watch: Strawberry Milkshake & Grease
What’s the recipe for an excellent summer evening? Strawberry milkshakes and a classic movie. When I first watched the movie Grease, I was forever hooked. In case you haven’t seen the movie, Grease is...
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Eat & Watch: Black and White Cookies & The Artist
I’ve never been a fan of traditional black and white cookies. The kind that are soft and sponge-like with black and white icing on top. They just don’t contain enough chocolate for my liking, and I...
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Eat & Watch: London Fog Sheet Cake & Pride and Prejudice
The excitement people feel for Pumpkin Spice Lattes is how I feel about London Fogs. When the temperature drops, London Fogs become my drink of choice. A strong Earl Grey tea mixed with steamed milk...
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies & Elf
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time for getting in the holiday spirit. I do this by watching Christmas movies, listening to seasonal tunes, and experimenting with new recipes. When it’s cold...
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