Trying New Things

For my Inside Out Independence Cupcakes, I made Martha’s white sheet cake. The idea here was to make really really white cake. How to get a cake white? Egg whites. Start by turning on your oven, and buttering and flouring …

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So if you’re like me and love coffee, you might be torn in the summer on what to do – iced? hot? suffer through a dripping cup, sweating all over, or suffer through hot flashes as you drive to work …

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So last week, one of our coworkers had a birthday. This coworker (Hi, C!) happens to be GF, so of course, Becca did some sleuthing and found out he likes strawberry rhubarb pie — how appropriate, since his birthday is …

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Last week I used a few new ingredients in a recipe from the PW. I couldn’t believe I had never used evaporated milk before (unless I had during the PW Challenge of 2010 and blocked it from my memory) and …

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Guys. This month’s June addition of Real Simple is here!! I can’t wait to dig into the magazine, because it promises summery feelings and new recipes and delicious drinks. In other news, I have accidentally made two recipes from the …

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Recently Melissa and I took the foray into cheese making. She bought a cheese making kit for mozzarella, I found some non-ultra pasteurized milk, and away we went! The process seemed simple enough: take milk, heat it, add rennet and citric …

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Hey, chickadees. As we bring Providential Life and GMS together, I thought it time to introduce you guys to 5 Good Things. It started in college informally from my friend Katie who, when anyone was stressed or overwhelmed or just …

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For the month of June, I want to explore the world of yogurt. So many people love yogurt – plain, Greek, flavored, frozen – that I figured it deserved a place in this year’s challenge. (Thanks to “Mom the Barbarian” …

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For Ms Mary’s birthday, Becca and I asked what she might want. She replied, Funfetti, or if you’re up for a challenge, ombré cake, but REALLY whatever is easier! Challenge, accepted. This is the recipe I used, which was quite …

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So I was contacted by Oz Moving & Storage to write up a Welcome Guide to Los Angeles. They’re a moving company dedicated to moving you across the country and also getting you acquainted with your new town, city, or area! I …

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