If you’ve been sticking with your New Year’s resolution to diet, exercise and avoid decadent sweets, then read no further. These irresistible peanut butter cookies are sure to derail your efforts and lead you astray. But, if you’re a bit like me and believe that there’s still plenty of time to whip into bathing-suit shape, […]
Author Archives: Ann
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Feb
Feb
I just love all of the holiday colors that M&M’s puts together, and who could resist this pink, white, and red Valentine’s combo? Obviously, not me. Since blondies don’t seem to get nearly as much press as brownies, I thought I’d give them a shout-out and top them with all that pretty candy. I used […]
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Jan
Jan
These muffins are sooooo good and sooooo easy to make! Perfect with a hot cup of coffee on a soggy, foggy day (like today). Mini Chip Muffins (yield: 12 – 15 muffins) 2 cups flour (all purpose) 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup […]
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Jan
Jan
Valentine’s Day will be here in a few weeks, and I am eager to “show the love” by displaying my new crocheted paper heart garland. It was a fun project and easy to make! I simply traced hearts onto pretty card stock papers, punched small holes around the edges, and crocheted a decorative border. Not […]
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Jan
Jan
I spent this past weekend in Hershey, PA, attending the 2012 Season NHRA Northeast Division Awards Banquet, where my brother received the 1st Place trophy in the Top Sportsman category. Wooohooo, Tony!! Of course, no trip to Hershey is complete without a visit to Chocolate World, where chocolate heaven awaits. UN-believable. I never fancied myself […]
08
Jan
Jan
I really ate way too many Christmas cookies. Way, WAY too many. (Popped them into my mouth like mini-m&m’s, and now there are clothes that don’t fit.) Since I’m still craving a cookie fix, I thought I’d try a lighter alternative as Step 1 in my 12-step “Lay off all those sweets” program. I found […]
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Dec
Dec
UNdecorating after the holidays leaves me blue…so, before I begin dismantling, I thought I’d share a few of this year’s favorite things: Fresh tree for the living room (it smelled terrifc…for about 3 days). A pink tree for the dining room…decorated with Swarovski crystal snowflake ornaments! The kitchen tree makes me smile: The mantle: I’m […]
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Dec
Dec
Next up for the Christmas cookie tray? These pretty little mocha-yummy bites. They’re loaded with flavor, and they are so easy to put together! I bought these dark chocolate nonpareil candies at my local Stop & Shop. They are not quite the gourmet chocolate candies that you’d find at a fancy-pants candy shop, but they […]
09
Dec
Dec
The holiday cookie blitz is on, and I’m loving these little bars! Lots of great chocolatey taste, and the soft walnuts, along with the buttery crust, add wonderful texture. I omitted the rum because I’m not a huge fan, and I cut them into two-bite pieces. If you like the chocolate/walnut combo, you’ll really enjoy […]
08
Dec
Dec
It is holiday cookie time, for sure, and these spritz-like cookies are a delicious addition to my cookie tray this year. They have a tender crumb and deep almond flavor, and they are piped rather than pressed. Here’s the recipe: Print Buttery Bakery Spritz Ingredients 1 lb . butter (4 sticks) 3/4 cup almond paste […]
02
Dec
Dec
I totally love baking cookies year round, but there is something special and magical about baking cookies for Christmas. Happy childhood memories of holiday baking with my mom and sister, and visions of the cookie feasts that my aunts presented to their guests, flood my soul and warm my heart. I always try to add […]
There are so many wonderful people out there in the blogging community, and it is my pleasure to accept these special awards from two fellow bloggers. First, the Sunshine Award, for “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”. This was awarded to me by Calvin at livingwithfibroblog.wordpress.com. In accepting this award, it […]
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Nov
Nov
In keeping with our cherished family tradition, after a dinner of turkey and yummy trimmings, we gathered ’round the table for our annual holiday craft. This year, I planned an easy version of the popular, old-fashioned, honeycomb paper ornaments. With pre-cut 4″ squares of holiday scrapbook paper in hand, each person began the process of […]
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Nov
Nov
Raise your hand if you have never had a cookie from Levain Bakery. Well, if you raised your hand and you’re ever in New York City, you’ve got to pay them a visit. There is some kind of cookie magic going on there, and the cookies are seriously incredible. First, they are huge. And when […]
12
Nov
Nov
All I can say about these cookies is that they are completely and totally DELICIOUS. I was going to a friend’s house for the weekend and thought these would be the perfect seasonal, spicy cookies to go along with a hot cup of coffee or a steaming cup of tea. (or to munch on during […]