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Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Photo taken by Kettle Corn Hello, Sunday. Here we go, team. It’s crunch time!  Shopping all done? House all clean?  Cookies all baked? I have accomplished…none of the above.  I have a few more gifts to buy, a whole lotta laundry to do and I…

Apple Banket

Apple Banket

Dutch pastry apple banket is a holiday tradition in many households with a sweet apple filling encased by flaky pastry.

White Chocolate Egg Nog Coffee

White Chocolate Egg Nog Coffee

I’ve been really disappointed by my lackluster showing of Christmas spirit as of late, and it had to stop. So a few days ago, I sat myself down for a firm talking to, put on the music, pulled out the decorations and got to decking the halls. And made myself this drink. This white chocolate egg nog coffee drink.

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Chicken Gingersnap Stew

Chicken Gingersnap Stew

This chicken gingersnap stew is inspired by the Dutch rabbit stew, hasenpfeffer, this mixes it up with chicken for a more supermarket friendly find.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. Christmas is less than two weeks away! How are you all doing with that? Me…not so good.  I’ve managed to put up only two decorations in my apartment.  TWO.  Sadness.  I just have not had the time or motivation.  Let’s blame the sixty…

Pork Stir-fry with Lemongrass

Pork Stir-fry with Lemongrass

My first post-vacation meal – a pork stir-fry with lemongrass & rice noodle salad.

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Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. How was everyone’s week? Did you make it?  With flying colors?  Or at least a slight rainbow hue? I’m at the Happiest Place on Earth with Mom to relax and recharge a bit.  We arrived on Thursday, the early days of the week haven…

Boozy Truffle Mint Brownies

Boozy Truffle Mint Brownies

These boozy truffle mint brownies are a rich iteration of your favorite go-to chocolate, laced with Brancamenta dark chocolate truffles for a true mint delight.

Drunken Mint Chip Ice Cream

Drunken Mint Chip Ice Cream

Hello, December 3rd. A toast, with some drunken mint chip ice cream.

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Rose Apple Walnut Tart

Rose Apple Walnut Tart

This rose apple walnut tart isn’t about the rose flavor, but the beautiful rose design which tops a delicious maple cream.