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Grandma Cookies
One of my grandmother’s go-to Christmas cookies that I recently rediscovered after many years of lost & half-written recipes
On the surface, Grandma Cookies are simple & mild in flavor compared to many Christmas cookies. The round vanilla cookies are pillowy soft in the middle, topped with sprinkles, & not cloyingly sweet. You could eat a bunch without really thinking about it, especially with a cup of coffee.
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What I Wish I Knew Before My Kitchen Renovation
After over two years of being in our home, we were itching to build a kitchen that would work best for the both of us. Our original kitchen made both working and entertaining in the space really challenging and unpleasant. Now that I’ve been through a full renovation, I’m sharing lessons learned and things to consider before you renovate your kitchen.
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4 Simple Syrup Recipes for Your Morning Coffee
I find store-bought syrups to be terribly sweet, so I started making my own. After some trial and error, I’m sharing my base simple syrup recipe along with three of my favorite flavor variations - brown sugar, vanilla bean, and pumpkin spice!
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What I’m Making from My garden harvest
It’s certainly been an interesting year in my garden. I’ll share with you some of the fruits, vegetables, & herbs I’ve planted in my Pacific Northwest garden, and a few recipes I’ve either tried (or plan to try!) with my harvest.
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Book Review: ‘Pieometry’
by Lauren Ko
In 2020, Lauren Ko released Pieometry: Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate, which was a collection of just some of her geometric, aesthetically pleasing and flavorful pies and tarts she’s created. Her recipes are easy to read and follow, with lots of clear photos and guidance to help you along the way, too!
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