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Ever since the third season of American Horror Story, I've been obsessed. This season, I must admit, wasn't my favorite (I miss Jessica Lange!). I had favorite characters, however, and last night's finale definitely solidified my adoration for Liz Taylor.
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It's been decided that it's time to let go of our strong hold on the holidays, so we can embrace the dreaded discoveries of the next six months... Tree needles in every random crevasse of the house.
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Yeah, I'm sometimes that guy... Because perfectly cut chocolate buttons is crucial to my wellbeing. Or something like that. #nolegitreason
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Christmastime calls for peppermint-kissed hot chocolate and fresh marshmallows, despite being too warm for December (72F / 21C here!).
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This #ChristmasEve was brought to you by Dawn dishwashing liquid. Because cleaning up melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff is a SOB of a task. #notsponsored
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Trader Joe's Belgian Dark Chocolate Pound Plus bars... Do it. Nearly as good as some of my good ol' go-tos, but not as pricey.
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The baking extravaganza begins with peppermint candy canes-- the only flavor a candy cane should be.
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These are a few of my favorite things... (Also a shameless self promo of #HandMadeBaking; link in profile description). So much love for: the @hatchery box, the Simply Ancient Grains cookbook by @mariaspeck, @palaisdesthesusa holiday teas, my collection o
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The perfect pick-me-up. Work is always delicious.
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This place will always have my heart.
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❤️ #melting
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Note to self: get winterberries for your desk.
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My thinking place.
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Happy #Thanksgiving, everyone! Please forgive me for the silence over the past few weeks. I've been working on a very large present for you, and I know you'll love it. In the meantime, let's talk about brussels sprouts. Some folks either love 'em or hate
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Mother Nature is the best stylist.
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A very necessary visit was made to @broadst_doughco today. I didn't share.
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Task of the week: carve one.
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Give me strength.
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Send help.
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Excuse me for being #basic, but I've been on a bit of an apple kick lately. One of my latest obsessions is apples caramelized with a teeny bit of sugar, a pinch of salt, and a kiss of apple pie spice tossed in a mix of cooked wheat berries, farro, black b
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I’ve hopped on the monthly subscription box bandwagon and I’m so impressed with the finds in last month’s #hatcherybox from @hatchery (50% off code below)! The products are hand selected and come from artisans from around the country, and lemme tell you—
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All the talk of holiday spices everywhere made me bake a batch of Molasses Spice Cookies (pg 100 of #HandMadeBaking). They're crispy-edged, chewy-bellied, and taste like Christmastime. Perfect.
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How my Mom says "I love you."
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Autumn is for apple cider doughnuts dipped in cinnamon sugar, warm cider, and old Halloween favorites. What's your favorite Halloween movie?
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A trip to Delicious Orchards always calls for white pumpkins, apple cider doughnuts and warm cider.
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Treat. Yo. Self. -- My apologies for the lack of posting last week! I was fighting a terrible sinus infection, but all is well now. I treated myself to these beauties. Time to arrange them!
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I'm on the see-food diet.
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Lil' Pop Shop in PA, do it.
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So, I'm going to be on NBC's Weekend Today Show tomorrow morning around 8:30AM. We're making a gorgeous pavlova-- a similar version to the one I've shared in the blog and in the book with you, and just as delicious! Wish me luck (ack!!) 😁
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🍪 Who wants a cookie? Tag your Chocolate Chip Cookie-loving friends!
