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National Ice Cream Month

It’s National Ice Cream Month! I could leave the post at that…the words seem to speak for themselves.  After all, what could be better than having an entire 31 days devoted to one of America’s most beloved desserts? I know … Continue reading

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Farmers Market Blueberry Muffins

This summer, I’ve been learning more about in-season produce.  In the past, I assumed that fruit grew all summer long. I knew certain fruit tasted better during certain months, but didn’t realize that you couldn’t find fresh strawberries, for example, … Continue reading

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Gazpacho

If you would have told me ten years ago that I’d be making a refrigerated soup out of tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, I probably would have thought you were lying. Growing up, I didn’t even like tomatoes…in fact, I avoided … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie hasn’t always been at the top of my list of favorite desserts.  In fact, I only tried it for the first time more recently, when I was over at a friend’s house for dinner.  I was a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

There are few things I love more than Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whether they’re vegan or original, semi-sweet or dark-chocolate, I rarely go a week without one. I think part of the reason I love the cookies so much has to … Continue reading

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Pint Size Bakery & Coffee

On Saturday morning, I woke up early and visited Pint Size Bakery & Coffee, a new bakeshop in St. Louis’s south city.  I had only heard good things about Pint Size, as it has been featured in many local publications … Continue reading

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Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies

Usually when I think of blueberries and baking, the first thing that comes to mind are blueberry muffins.  I love the streusel topping, and how the blueberries get plump and juicy in the oven. However, a few weeks ago I … Continue reading

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Polenta Cakes with Tomato Basil Sauce

Every now and then, I like to try something different.  Most nights, I come home from work and make tried and true recipes, like couscous with zucchini, or sweet potato and black bean tacos.  It’s nice not having to meticulously … Continue reading

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The Good Pie and Baileys’ Chocolate Bar

Monday night, I went out to dinner and dessert with a bunch of my friends from high school.  The occassion was my friend Rachel’s birthday/graduation/new job, so as you can imagine, there was alot to celebrate.  It was also a … Continue reading

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The Best Double Chocolate Cookies…Ever

I have always been more of a dessert person than a regular food person.  Although times have definitely changed, and I now eat more than my fair share of vegetables, I wasn’t always like this…In fact, I don’t think I … Continue reading

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