Cupcakes for the People, Part 1

July 9th, 2009  |  12 Comments

The People of our Independence Day, that is. Featuring Blueberry Cupcakes today, Red Velvet Cupcakes next time. This fine year, my boyfriend Scott and I were invited to a Fourth of July pool party. As with most parties, it was likely that a feeding frenzy would take place and I thought it a good idea […]


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Blog Kick-off with the Chocolate Chip Cookie

July 6th, 2009  |  17 Comments

No, my grandmother didn’t stand over a hot pot, lovingly stirring away as I clutched her apron. No aunt pulling a perfectly risen almond torte out of the oven. The family weren’t the most accomplished cooks, mostly serving up something quick and easy, like canned soup or scrambled eggs on a typical weeknight. Cooking in […]


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