Over Christmas last year, my daughter-in-law gifted me with some homemade Dutch Apple Butter. Her family is from Michigan and every year they all get together in the fall and pick apples and make cinnamon spiced apple butter. YUM!She asked me if liked apple butter and if I’d enjoy having some. Umm..what do you think…
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With all of our family living so close, our holidays are easy in many ways. But, we do have to share and split and transfer and trade, just like any other family.My side of the family gets Thanksgiving. That’s just the way it is. It has always been that way and it will always be…
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I have been searching high and low for fresh figs.In my neck of the woods, the timing has to be perfect. Winter, yes. Summer, yes.BUT, only very specific days.I don’t know. I don’t get it. Go figure.Fortunately I shop at the market just about every day, so I’ve had my eye on the case for…
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I love lemons.I suppose that’s contradictory in this life, as we presume lemon experiences to be sour and acidic.Not so, in my case. I’ll take any challenge (a lemon challenge) and flip flop it into a masterpiece. I’d like to dream that to be the case.We all have our own battles we fight day to…
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It’s not often (or at least I don’t think it is) that Black Cherry White Chocolate Cheesecake dessert ideas come up during an existential conversation.But trust me, it does happen every so often. And it happened here. As of late I’ve been contemplating the meaning of life. Heavy, I know.Seriously, though, what are we here…
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Other than slightly overcooking the sides of these dessert bars, I think I may have knocked it out of the park once again!They are sweet and they are a little savory, they are aromatic, and full of pop! They are magical: Espresso Lavender Honey BellaVitano Cheesecake Bars. They are the best! I’m actually not sure…
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Although the pumpkin spice and everything nice season is long behind us, it feels as if it was just yesterday, and again, that it will be here once again tomorrow. How many Fridays until Christmas?Well, in our house, it doesn’t matter. If we crave pumpkin in March or April, or even July, pumpkin it is!…
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I think it turned out okay. In fact, I’m certain it turned out MORE than okay – magical, to say the least. Curious minds doubted the flavor combination, but I must say apprehension has completely departed the kitchen and the dessert table this time: Honey Lemon Chamomile Cheesecake. It seems to0 good to be true…but,…
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I made this today for my birthday. That’s right, I made my own birthday treat. It’s not really for me, it’s to share with my friends and family. That’s the way I roll. Let’s celebrate LIFE. Let’s celebrate everyday! Let’s celebrate with a Chocolate Nutella Raspberry Cheesecake! Chocolate Nutella Raspberry Cheesecake Crust: 9 oz. chocolate…
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How do we celebrate birthdays in my neck of the woods? With cake, champagne, sometimes cookies, and this time a Cinnamon White Chocolate Cheesecake. Back in October, we made a date to celebrate our one and only, Rachel, as she marked her 26th trip around the sun. She’s a lover of white chocolate, cinnamon, and…
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