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When I was younger, summer meant many things. Reading. The beach. Macaroni salad, potato salad, hot dogs, backyard BBQs and days lounging in the pool. Italian ice. Popsicles (my fave is still lime.) And, of course, Icebox Cake. Icebox Cake …

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For most people from my generation, Strawberry Shortcake is an adorable little girl who smells like fake strawberries. I hadn’t had a strawberry shortcake in years, but recently, the strawberries from the Farmers Market were $5 for a flat, and …

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Oven temperature: 450 degrees Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes 6 cups strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup butter 1 beaten egg 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 1. Here’s what …

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Nearly two years ago, when I turned 25 and Jeff turned 27, we had a beach party. Jeff got an ice cream sandwich pan and a box of mix to make ice cream sandwiches. I can’t remember who gave it …

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I don’t know about you, but I am still in Fringe withdrawal. I was late to the party – I didn’t even start watching the show until a few months before it ended. But once I got started, I was …

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February is a month for a little extra sweetness! With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to go somewhere special for a treat. Clad in sparking gold decor and surrounded by treats aplenty, Bottega Louie in Downtown LA was the perfect spot. …

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Happy Debate/Election season, y’all! I don’t know about you, but I love a reason to gather my friends around and have snacks, so I’m hosting a debate party tonight to watch, munch, and enjoy what should be an interesting debate. …

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Let me tell you a secret: THIS COBBLER HAS FIVE INGREDIENTS AND IS EASY PEASY AND DELICIOUS.  I guess it’s not that much of a secret anymore. Whoops. I’ve never been good at keeping secrets, anyways. Now, after you read …

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For our last post about the comic shoot, I bring you pretzels, and pies. And hearts. These pretzels are basically the easiest thing, ever. You melt chocolate (we used white chocolate) and then dip/sprinkle the pretzels with sprinkles (in the …

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Back in March, Mary, Becca, Jess, and I planned, organized and put on a photo shoot with our good friends Barbra and Bryant of Fanboy Comics. Becca and I did the food styling, Jess did the graphic design and general set …

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