safe but scrumptious

I usually like to go all-out on the desserts I contribute to our holiday celebrations--I strive to make something decadent and rich and new and exciting.

some tips for you

Here's the thing: I still don't really like beef.*

*Imagine the chagrin of my stepdad, who is a beef cattle farmer...

my favorite gifts #ShareTheHoliday

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In trying to remember what my favorite gifts were to receive as a child, the things that come to mind are unsurprisingly all toys and games (LEGOs were always a hit!). I don't have to think very hard about what I prefer to get these days...EDIBLES!

sweet dreams(icles) #HowDoYouEmergenC

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I am not a good patient (or very patient in general, for that matter).

fire in the hole! #MakeHeartburnHistory

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Nothing spoils a delicious meal like heartburn. If you've never experienced it, count your blessings!

a cool change #HowDoYouWasa

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Sometimes I'll find an easy recipe that yields something really delicious and I'll just go ahead and make it for dinner until neither my husband nor I can stand the sight of it anymore.

sit still! #ToPetsWithLove

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Have you ever tried to get your dog to pose for a picture? It's a comical and most often fruitless endeavor.