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Pretzel Shortbread Peanut Butter Brownies

Posted on April 21, 2016

This past weekend, I traveled to Orlando to visit family one last time before I'm due to crank out this baby. At 33 weeks pregnant, waddling around the airport with a wiggly toddler and a carry-on bag full of snacks, diapers, and a well worn copy of "Goodnight Moon" made me a sight to see. By the time we arrived to the sunshine state, Aimee was covered in Goldfish crumbs and chocolate, I was covered in Aimee's Goldfish/chocolate drool, and we both were in desperate need of a little personal space.Winding down the last few weeks of pregnancy is a lot like the last couple weeks of school before summer break. I have a never-ending checklist of things to do, things to buy, things to make, and things to wrap up. Baby items to purchase, baby room decor to hang, and a baby quilt to finish sewing. Recipes to test,...

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Grapefruit Tejitos

Posted on April 15, 2016

by Kate

There should've been margaritas. White sand, the smell of Coppertone, fish tacos, yes. But mostly, margaritas.Don't underestimate the amount of tequila a small woman can put away when it's appropriately mixed with lime, salt, and a little bit of sunshine. On tropical vacations, I always feel like I'm in some weird Bermuda Triangle of alcohol tolerance where my upper limit for liquor is suddenly similar to that of like, a 250 lb. Irish biker dude that hangs out in bars and takes his coffee with two shots of Bailey's. I shudder to think of what the cabana boys must think of my poor liver at that point in time, but what is that saying about "work hard, play hard?" Yeah, let's do that.Our flight to Mexico last fall was to land mid-morning, giving us ample time to travel to our resort, check-in, and wiggle a pasty body into last summer's bikini. By...

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Confetti Ice Cream Cake

Posted on April 11, 2016

by Kate

Let’s slow clap for America. We're screwing up a lot around here these days, but one area where Americans are consistently winning is birthdays. In my lifetime, I’ve been apart of very few birthday celebrations that didn’t include cake and I’m thinking that's something I need to appreciate about my motherland today. An extra special shout out goes to those who celebrate with the quintessential American cake flavor- the one, the only, confetti cake. Is there anyone who doesn’t secretly love a confetti cake made straight from the box? I don’t think so. Is there anything more American than taking an already sweet cake batter and adding more sugar to it in the form of playful little sprinkles? Not a chance. So strap on your jean shorts and handlebar mustaches, because today’s cake is going out to the land of the free and the home of the brave. We're making confetti ice cream cake.‘Merica!Christina...

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S’mores Cheesecake

Posted on April 6, 2016

by Kate

Spring is officially in the air. The trees are blooming, everyone has a sinus infection, and our little corner of lower Alabama is slowly turning into a muggy, rain forest-esque area that ensures I am constantly frizzy and a little sweaty. Spring, in my mind, is the pre-party for summer when my diet will primarily consist of fresh produce, frozen beverages, and anything made on the grill. These last few weeks before full-on summer mode make me want to reminisce on the deliciousness that ensued during the fall/winter months and celebrate it one last time. Today, we will do just that by way of s'mores cheesecake. Now don't get me wrong- summer and I get along really well. What's not to love? Longer days, flip flop weather, and the fact that I get to wear white everyday without any judgment from more fashionable onlookers is reason enough for me to celebrate the...

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Crispy Butter Pecan Cookies

Posted on March 31, 2016

by Kate

I've reached the point of my pregnancy where I think my husband is becoming a bit concerned. Just the other day, he looked at me and said, "Why don't you go take a shower...

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Lemon Almond Tart

Posted on March 28, 2016

by Kate

“If at first you don’t succeed: try, try again.” I’m not sure where that quote originated, but whoever it came from clearly has never tried to create the perfect lemon tart. I can almost see those people pointing and probably laughing at me as I taste tested another round of lemon tarts with utter disappointment. Well, this time, I get the last laugh, because I am happy to report that after many tries, I nailed it. Today, I get to share with you the recipe for the best, most perfect lemon almond tart - a light and nutty almond crust filled with a creamy, tart lemon filling. (Drool)This all started with a giant bag of lemons and an afternoon peruse through Thomas Keller’s “Bouchon” cookbook. I ran across his recipe for lemon tart (or as Keller and the French call it, “Tart au Citron”), and I thought it may be worth...

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Oatmeal Cookies

Pretzel Shortbread Peanut Butter Brownies

Grapefruit Tejitos

Confetti Ice Cream Cake

S’mores Cheesecake

Crispy Butter Pecan Cookies

Lemon Almond Tart

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