Monthly Archives: December 2011

Homemade Graham Crackers &
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

If you’re a semi-competent human being, this is probably the way that you make marshmallows. If you’re me, it goes something like this: Wait to do this until you’re at your parents’ house, because the 600 Series KitchenAid that you … Continue reading

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Holiday Giveaway: Winners!

Congratulations to the three randomly-chosen winners of the Homemade Peppermint Patties & Cow Tales giveaway! Comment #1 | shana : “Homemade turtles. And I would *love* to win your treats!” Comment #20 | gail {astackofdishes} : “These remind me of … Continue reading

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Holiday Giveaway: Peppermint Patties & Cow Tales!

This is one of those years when I wonder why I even bother to make cookies around the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love cookies. And I love to give people treats. The problem is my inability to plan … Continue reading

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Homemade Grenadine

Ah, December—the month of cookies and candy! Before I roll up my sleeves and get down to serious treat-making business, I’d like to focus the other, equally-tasty part of the holidays: drinks! A recent interest in homemade soda almost instantly … Continue reading

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Shrimp & Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Fact: This is one of the first dishes to spark my interest in cooking. Actually, the first first thing that set me on the path (other than my mother and all of her awesome home-cooked meals and treats that I … Continue reading

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