Category Archives: dessert

oatmeal peanut caramelitas

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Even after making them, I still don’t really understand what a Caramelita is. But I don’t ask questions. Whoever invented them is a genius. They kind of resemble a crumble stuffed with a snickers bar. Except hot. And I realize that … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Tomorrow my sister is leaving to study abroad in Italy for four months. I don’t think I have words to express my jealousy, except that I’m using her as an excuse to get my mom to tag along with me … Continue reading →

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pumpkin cheesecake, cookie dough truffles, chocolate gooey butter cake, and my sister cooked.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Right now I’m surrounded by an impressive collection of packages of empty butter from thanksgiving. I guess that kind of implies that my Turkey Day was amazing. I cooked so much and most of it was Paula Deen inspired- she’s … Continue reading →

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pumpkin gooey butter cake

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

This short and sweet: I know that as a food-loving person, It’s my duty to be appalled by Paula Deen’s cooking methods. I’m supposed to tell you that I am a cook/blogger who doesn’t need butter to make food taste good. … Continue reading →

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snickerdoodle cupcakes

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

I measure my seasons by the arrival of different drinks at Starbucks. Yesterday when I saw the Eggnog Latte and Peppermint Mocha on the menu, I knew that winter is coming— though it also marked another important day! I honestly … Continue reading →

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