2016

We made these originally circa 2013, and haven’t stopped making them since. I made them last weekend for our holiday party. This time of year, everyone is going to parties they need to cart food too, and let’s be real …

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I made these last winter, but I thought you needed them again. These rolls are from the King Arthur Flour All-Purpose Baking Cookbook, and they are so, so good. I recently bought yeast in a large jar, rather than just …

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Happy Holidays, everyone! If you’re like me, you might have waited until now until gifts, but lucky you did, because I’ve got some suggestions for you that will make anyone in your life who loves cooking happy. 1. Spice Subscription …

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Today’s breakfast in bed recipe comes with a fascinating back story for a brand new hotel by Joie de Vivre. 50 Bowery in Manhattan is a new hotel with an old soul; built on ground that’s held a beer garden, …

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This time of year is synonymous in my life with cookies of all kinds. When we were little, we’d help my mom make a bunch of cookies for teachers, neighbors, family, etc. The ones above MIGHT be my fave (Chocolate …

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Happy December, everyone! We’re glad this final month of the year is here, though we can’t quite believe it’s come so quickly. We’re ready for peppermints hung on trees, wintry nights with cocoa, decking the halls, and some quality family …

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December! Time for cookies and soups and stews and all the roasted vegetables your household can handle. I love this time of the year – Christmas lights, cozy evenings with apple cider, parties with great cheese plates & bubbly punch, …

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My latest post for Joie de Vivre Hotels is a basic breakfast that’ll keep you going on the slopes or out in about in Lake Tahoe. One of JDV’s new hotels is the Hotel Becket, chocked full of rustic alpine …

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Thanksgiving is THIS WEEK!!! Can you believe it? I sure cannot. I’m here to help you get ready for the day with ease. First of all, there is a menu below you can print & fill out for your tables …

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Well friends, I’m sorry I’ve been gone for a bit. I promised you Pumpkin Chili and then the election broke my heart and I’m sorry to say I’ve been downtrodden and springing into action on figuring out how to continue to …

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