Did you know there are more melted marshmallows in fudge than anything other ingredient including chocolate? I had no idea. For our party, I used this martha stewart recipe for simple fudge, omitting the nuts, adding 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and crushed candy canes on top.
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12.10.08
Les Madelines Bakery
Last week, my sister Celeste took me to eat for a birthday lunch at the yummiest little french bakery! It is called Les Madeleines. It is across from the downtown library on 5th south between 2nd and 3rd east. Not only is there an amazing selection of unique sandwiches and salads, but the pastry chef […]
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12.10.08
‘Tis the Season to Pig Out
{Cute pig ornament from Etsy} Samples I ate at Costco this afternoon (and with no intention of buying any of them): Vegetable stirfry*Corn DogCheddar cheese*Swiss cheese on crackerPork tamale*Pesto ravioli*Spicy hummus and chipsBaked stuffed chicken with wild rice (described by the server as ‘so good, you’d think you were eating at The Sizzler’). Agreed.Chocolate chip […]
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11.13.08
Cheese Muffins
It’s been raining here all week, which is very unusual here but kind of reminds me of back home. These cheese muffins (recipe from the cooking goddess Pioneer Woman) are the perfect compliment to warm fall soups. Actually they’re the perfect compliment to any meal I think. So next time you’re thinking “This meal needs […]