Monthly Archives: December 2010

Homemade Vanilla Extract: Winners!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by carey

I would like to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Amongst other things, I was the recipient of an Urban Cheesecraft kit, a shiny new immersion blender, and a handmade cherry pizza peel of … Continue reading →

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Mint & Raspberry Patties

Posted on December 23, 2010 by carey

I’ve been seeing recipes for homemade peppermint patties recently, which I find very exciting. But you know what I like better than peppermint? Regular ol’ mint. When I set out to make these candies, I envisioned something akin to an … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Extract: Giveaway!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by carey

Way back in mid-October, I’d already decided on the treat-trifecta I would be doling out to friends and family during the holidays: vanilla extract, handmade orecciette, and candied citrus peels. It is currently t-minus 3 days to christmas, and I … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread & Lemon Cookie Sandwiches

Posted on December 13, 2010 by carey

Around this time last year, I discovered that lemon and gingerbread are quite the tasty combination. There’s something about the tangy citrus flavor that compliments the spiciness of the ginger perfectly. And while gingerbread men are pretty cute, so are … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd

Posted on December 12, 2010 by carey

Last Sunday was a bit of a bake-a-thon for me, yielding, amongst other things, coconut macaroons and leaving me with a number of leftover egg yolks. The last time I made macaroons, I used the leftover yolks for pudding. This … Continue reading →

Posted in butter, citrus, dessert, easy-peasy | 2 Comments

30-Minute Scrambled Eggs: Failure

Posted on December 7, 2010 by carey

Let me start off by airing my disdain for the use of the word “fail” as a noun. Blame it on my B.A. in English, my being white, or my dislike of internet memes. Whatever the reason, it will always … Continue reading →

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