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santa hat brownies
Aren’t these Santa Hat Brownies just so cute? Thanks to Erica’s Sweet Tooth for the inspiration. I was looking for a fun and simple holiday treat and I ran across a recipe on her website. They’re so...
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strawberry mojitos
After all of the weekend’s chores were done, Chris and I had a chance to relax and enjoy an absolutely gorgeous Sunday afternoon. We sat on our deck and welcomed the cool breeze under a shady spot,...
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rhubarb ice cream
As I grow more confident in my culinary skills, I find that I am more easily inspired by the foods around me. When I’m dining out, I scrutinize the food I’m eating more closely, and remember the...
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boozy ice pops: strawberry margarita
The origin of the Margarita is not precisely known. Of the various accounts of its creation, most are centered in Mexico around the 1940’s, and most claim to have named the drink in honor of women...
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corn cakes with strawberry and tomato salsa
Thanks to the abundant sunshine, fertile soil, and cool coastal breezes, farmers up and down the state of California are able to grow a huge variety of crops, many of which are shipped all over the...
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strawberry rhubarb mini-tarts
I don’t often repeat things on the blog, but I love the concept of tarts made with puff pastry so much that I made another version, this time with a strawberry and rhubarb filling. These simple and...
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roasted strawberries, nutella, and brie sandwich
I am completely smitten with strawberries, so I’m glad that strawberry season is finally in full swing. I just can’t get enough of these sweet, luscious fruit right now. I love eating them fresh with...
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at the county fair: funnel cake
For many Americans, going to the state or county fair is as much a summer tradition as baseball and fireworks on the Fourth of July. Despite the searing heat and sweaty crowds, we flock to the fair to...
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roasted strawberry, buttermilk, and mascarpone ice cream
The reviews* are in: This ice cream is so good! It tastes like strawberry cheesecake. – unbiased family member #1 You made this?!? It taste just like the ice cream you buy at the store. – unbiased...
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