Monthly Archives: April 2010

Italy In My Mailbox

When I was in grade school, way back in the days before twitter and email, we had pen pals instead of facebook friends. It was so exciting to get letters in the mail from kids just like us, living in … Continue reading


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High Fallutin’

It seems I’ve gotten the reputation of being a food snob. Lately every time I plan to meet a friend for a meal they want me to pick the place. Or if they have somewhere in mind they second guess … Continue reading


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Lavender Is Food

My sister-in-law loves caramel. She also loves lavender. Her affection for these items are documented here and here. For her birthday present, lavender fleur de sel caramels were the obvious choice. Happy Birthday Beth! Lavender Fleur de Sel Caramelsadapted from … Continue reading


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Australian Visiting Cake

I love the idea of a cake specifically made for when guests are coming by. Of course given the unpredictable nature of our daily lives, this might work better in theory than in practice but this week’s TWD changes all … Continue reading


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Feed A Cold

When I was in 5th grade, I wrote a poem about being sick while I was in the infirmary waiting for my mom to come pick me up. To this day every time I get a cold that poem pops … Continue reading


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Thanks East Bunny, Bok Bok

Forget the egg, this Easter was all about the chick. Chicks on sticks inspired by Bakerella and Cake Brain Pretty vanilla cupcakes. And check out the genius that is the Peep Show. Photo courtesy of Within The Cranium. What’s in … Continue reading


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