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one way to use up them old bananas . . .
I have a confession . . . my son will choose fruits any day over my baked goodies! Well almost anything. He does fancy my “macmoons” aka macarons. So whenever we’re in the grocery store and in the...
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happy thanksgiving 2012–velvet pumpkin cinnamon bread
I am writing this post early since we are off to Squaw Valley (Lake Tahoe) for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I couldn’t leave without posting a pumpkin recipe. I got this from a co-worker who made this...
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new year’s resolution . . . oh and some banana pan de sal bread pudding!
My sincere apologizes since it’s been awhile since my last post. Whew, it’s been a busy few months and December has ALWAYS been a busy month for me. My poor ovens were working overtime with baking...
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it’s ai love heart time-part 1 (heart-shaped macarons)
Out of all of the holidays Valentine’s Day is my favorite! I get to make heart-shaped goodies! And obviously ai love hearts! This is one of a couple heart-shaped goodies I will be posting. Yay!...
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it’s ai love heart time-part 2 (chocolate cheerios treats)
At the beginning of the school year, parents were assigned to holiday parties for my daughter’s classroom. It must have been faith that my husband and I were assigned to the Valentine’s party. I had...
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reduced sugar chocolate chip cookies, but so much sweeter by purple sweet...
It’s no secret that I’ve been battling pre-diabetes since having gestational diabetes with my son five years ago. I’ve made attempts at lowering the sugar in some of the recipes featured on my blog....
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irish brown bread for st. patrick’s day
Kylemore Abbey Scones and Irish Brown Bread–two of the most memorable baked goods I had in Ireland last year. When we returned from our trip, I just knew I had to find a recipe for both! With “divine...
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my “love” series begin with strawberry muffins
I am excited to introduce the first recipe in my LOVE series of baking. These love posts and recipes will feature healthier baking in lower sugar or lower fat. Why love? Well, ai love baking...
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ai love photo posts–blood orange chocolate macarons
A lot of planning, time, and energy go into one blog post–photography, writing, editing, and recipes (for food bloggers). I’ve decided this year I’ll do some short posts that will only feature...
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yikes this looks too darn bloody-blood orange olive oil cake
My last post, ai love photo posts-blood orange chocolate macarons, was the first in a series of “photos only post” that I’ve decided to do this year. It gives me an opportunity to practice my...
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another ombre and labor of love
Last year my husband and I shared our anniversary with the occurrence of a rare solar eclipse. This year wasn’t as eventful, but I still make a purple cake! Every year I try to make a purple cake...
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it’s a boy . . . celebrate with sticky toffee pudding!
For awhile now I’ve been wanting to try some sticky toffee pudding. My dearest and best friend who has ties to Britain has enticed me with his description of this dessert. I get a bit intimidated...
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edible fashion: high heel cupcakes and make-up and purse cookies
I am so excited and somewhat fatigued to share with you this post! Wait, fatigued? Yes, but mostly excited. Before the beginning of Summer, I had promised my daughter that she could have a special...
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my attempt to hold on to summer with this plum blueberry tart!
I’m in denial. Summer is quickly coming to an end . . . and I intend to do everything in my power to hold on to it. But going up against mother nature is a losing battle. So as I grudgingly prepare...
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i heart zucchini honey cornbread “love” muffins
Back in April, I featured the first recipe in my “love” series. These recipes are much healthier and may be lower sugar, fat, or calories. They may also contain fresh fruits or veggies, protein or...
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celebrating grandparents day with torta della nonna
A few months ago, we were desperately searching for a place to eat dinner after a long day of shopping at the mall. We weren’t familiar with the town so I launched my Yelp app and found an Italian...
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mochi two ways: traditional azuki red bean paste & crazy cookie butter
I’ve posted a few mochi recipes in the past: Chocolate Covered Mochi Bites with Toasted Coconut Blueberry Mochi Cake Tri-Colored Mochi All of the recipes above were baked mochi. I’m going to share...
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kid-friendly & approved pecan mac nut pie-baking a difference no kid hungry
Two years ago, I pledged to add my voice to the national movement of people committed to end childhood hunger . . . NO Kid Hungry! I have a message to share and it’s heartbreaking. More than 16...
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red kuri kabocha mochi–happy belated new year 2014?!
February 17th and I’m only now wishing all of you a Happy New Year! It’s disheartening that every January, I am bogged down with a major project at work that leaves me almost never any time to blog....
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ai heart red velvet mini cupcakes (gluten-free)
Considering my first post of the year was last week, I think I’m right on track with this belated Valentine’s post! Please have pity on this working mom with a new addition to the family (not really...
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