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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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Hey folks! Happy Friday. We’re glad we have two days ahead to relax (read: cook all the foods) and hang out and enjoy LA (read: try to eat every ice pop we find in the hopes we don’t melt into …

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Now that November is finally here, Jennie and I can let our enthusiasm for Thanksgiving run free. This year, we are not contented to refer to our favorite holiday all month long and then follow it up with our usual …

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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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In college, I worked in a french bistro that served cassoulet, and I remember our clientele were always impressed at our traditional presentation of the dish. Out of this experience, I formed the opinion that true cassoulet includes duck legs, …

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This weekend, I took a dive into my cumin recipe of choice. I had seen it in the Real Simple February, and knew it would accomplish several things: the need for cumin, a new cuisine, some lamb (something I’d been …

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We’re moving into July over here, and that means…cakes! I know, I know, you’re thinking, what? But here in LA we have birthdays year round, not to mention the fourth of July, and that means CAKE. Who doesn’t love a …

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Alright, enough relaxation. We’ve had a full day off. Now we need your help for our next challenge! We have a few options in the works. 1. Three recipes a month out of Real Simple, a magazine we both love. …

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