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Cookie Butter Pretzel Mousse

Posted on December 23, 2016

We stress ourselves out, don't we? We plan too much, do too much, squeeze too much in at the last minute. We run and push and accept a few jobs that we have no business taking. But this is Christmas. These few weeks of the year are precious and valuable and not meant to be squandered away on to-do lists and stressful tasks. The hours of these days should be spent on laughter and hugs and gratitude. So if you're in over your head this Christmas, today's recipe, cookie butter pretzel mousse, is for you. This recipe will give you something delightful to share with your loved ones and spare you from burning the midnight oil in the kitchen. Interested yet? Well then let's get to it!Cookie butter pretzel mousse is a sweet and salty dessert made up of a cream cheese and cookie butter whip, topped with buttery, brown...

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Orange Cardamom Rolls

Posted on December 20, 2016

by Kate

So what's on your Christmas list? A bike? A record player? New running shoes or a spiralizer? Maybe you're ready to test the murky waters of mom jeans and lace-up shirts, or perhaps you're simply looking to expand your collection of baking essentials.Christmas in our house has changed quite a bit since we've had babies. My shopping time this year was spent hunting for water resistant bibs and hooded towels big enough to cover the hind parts of my extra fluffy toddler. Gone are the days where I would shop out my lengthy list of J.Crew sweaters and concert tickets and Kate Spade totes. This year, I didn't need or ask for anything specific, but for fun, I decided to make up a wish list of random intangibles- my grown up Christmas list. These are items that are in no way achievable, but still super fun to dream about. Don't judge me, but feel...

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Candied Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 12, 2016

by Kate

Is it entirely cliche to talk about how fast time flies in the month of December? All year long we wait and wait (and wait) for the Christmas season to roll around and then poof- you carve a turkey and suddenly it's December. I'm not sure how that much joy and celebrating is supposed to get squeezed into a one month time frame, but you can bet that I'm going to do my very best to try. Now that I'm a mom, my M.O. during the month of December is to drum up as much holiday cheer and merriment for my children as possible. For George, my 7 month old, that's a bit of a stretch, but for my 2 year old Aimee, the wonder of Christmas is alive and well. She counts the ornaments on our tree and drinks her milk out of a Santa mug. She's captivated by all of the twinkling lights...

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Ginger Molasses Bundt Cakes

Posted on December 8, 2016

by Kate

Guys, I gotta tell you, I'm feeling so merry that I could burst. All the gift wrapping and carols and tinsel and Charlie Brown Christmas has got me feeling more festive than Mrs. Claus herself. I've eaten more peppermint bark and cookies than I can admit without a small amount of shame, but honestly, who cares? IT'S CHRISTMAS! If you haven't gotten in the holiday spirit yet, just hang in there, because everyone is bound to catch the fever at some point. And if you've hit a mental block or dead end in your Christmas shopping already, keep reading because I have got some terrific tips for you!These past few weeks I've gotten a lot of questions from friends and followers about what type of tools an aspiring baker might need. There's so much available in stores that sometimes it's hard to pick out which items are necessary and reliable. So I have...

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Peppermint Bark Icebox Cake

Posted on December 1, 2016

by Kate

Can you just feel the excitement? Surely it's not just me. At our house, the tree is up and our stockings are hung. I've already made an unnecessary amount of Christmas cookies and my kitchen smells like a cinnamon stick/ fir tree hybrid. My Christmas socks are back in rotation, and I'm about one Mariah Carey song away from my husband refusing to ride in the car with me anymore. Surely this holiday cheer isn't reserved just for me- IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!This time of year always elicits a number of merry memories and feels for me, and as I grow older, I find myself trying to cultivate that same wonder and excitement for my own family. I want my babies to grow up on the sounds and smells and sights that make this time of year so rich. Fires crackling in the fireplace. Christmas lights...

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Espresso Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Posted on November 28, 2016

by Kate

So were you prepared for Thanksgiving? Did you pull your stretchy pants and adult bibs out of storage? Did you participate in all of the carb loading and day drinking? We spent Thanksgiving in Florida this year which means I sucked in my post-dinner turkey gut while laying poolside at my parents' house in 80 degree weather. Nothing begs for a bikini like 3 days of power eating and a body that hasn't seen the sun since early august. Gag. Traveling home is always a breath of fresh air and vacation from my long list of daily responsibilities. My mom graciously steps in as part-time caregiver of my babies, laundry folder, coffee maker, and dish washer, and still manages time to hang out as my BFF. Even just typing it out brings me a sigh of relief. She's an amazing Superwoman/Mary Poppins gem of a woman and I can't believe I get to call her mom. While...

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on November 15, 2016

by Kate

When it comes to leftovers, my belief is that every person belongs to one of two camps. You either like them, or you don't. I personally have always been a fan of leftovers. My brain is filled with fond memories of cold pizza, leftover birthday cake for breakfast, and carry-out Chinese from the night before. Pasta, soup, and casseroles- all better on day two. I've even been known to eat giant spoonfuls of mac and cheese straight from dish in the fridge, and I promise you it's delicious.Ok, ok, I can hear you gagging. I may have an absurd level of tolerance for leftovers, but I'm pretty sure there's at least one day per year that we can all get behind leftovers.THANKSGIVING! The day of giving thanks and putting down some grub. The day to fill your heart with gratitude and your plate with tan colored food. When else can you justify cooking 18 pounds of food...

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Cookie Butter Pretzel Mousse

Orange Cardamom Rolls

Candied Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ginger Molasses Bundt Cakes

Peppermint Bark Icebox Cake

Espresso Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

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