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When Your Tween Hands You Lemons…Make Broken Heart Ice Cream Sandwiches!

Remember those chocolate Valentine’s Day cookies my son Ken wanted for school?  Yeah, the yummy ones from the Domestic Diva siteContinue reading

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Buttermilk Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins…for Kids AND Grown-ups!

Buttermilk, as I told my mommy dinner group, is a critical success factor for achieving a moist cake, cupcake or muffin.   Continue reading

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Mardi Gras King’s Cake for My Little Catechumen!

My son Ken is a catechumen in the Roman Catholic church; this means he is learning about the church, the faith and sacraments in preparation for his reception into the community in the spring of 2014.  Continue reading

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Full-test Chocolate Cookies for Valentine’s Day

My 12 year old son Ken wants to bring in treats for his friends for Valentine’s Day.  Personally, I think this is subterfuge so he can give a treat to whatever girl he happens to like this week. Continue reading

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The Egg: Part 3 of 3…And An Upcoming Series

Since I’ve introduced two savory egg dishes, I’m compelled to do a dessert.   I am, after all, a sweet over savory foodie.  My third egg recipe is another classic– this time from France.  Continue reading

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Craving Comfort Food

Winter brings out a craving for comfort food– and for me, it’s international.  Continue reading

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