Other Desserts

Celebration Peep S’mores

February 21, 2013

So, I’ve been reading a lot lately. And reading makes me want to write. I was an English major in college and took tons of creative writing classes. Most of them consisted of reading your work aloud in front of the class, while they made revisions/comments on their own copy to give back to you. [...]

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Puppy Bowl Puppy Chow

February 1, 2013

So, there’s this kind of important event happening this weekend. Here are some clues: It’s happening on Sunday. It’s televised. There is a half-time show – cheerleaders too! It’s called the “_______ Bowl” Give up?

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Pumpkin Fritters

September 21, 2012

Hot oil scares the bejeezus out of me. Truth is, I’m a complete baby about burns. Other types of wounds don’t bother me too much – bring on the hangnails and paper cuts! But, a burn? I’m no good. One time, I burned my fingertip doing who knows what. I don’t even remember anymore. All [...]

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Nutella Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping

August 7, 2012

Like much of the country, it has been hot as Hades in Virginia. Humid, too. It makes me hibernate inside, complain incessantly, and crave cold foods. Oppressive heat calls for ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream. Wouldn’t you agree? Sure, I could have made Nutella ice cream. But, that would require fancy equipment [...]

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Ice Cream Cake Cones

July 26, 2012

Ice cream and cake belong together. The combination reminds me of birthdays, which are the best days since you get to say, “But it’s my birthday” to any denial of your crazy requests, ALL of the presents are yours, and you get to gorge yourself on cake AND ice cream. And, it’s all ok, because [...]

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Olympic Torch Cake Cones

July 19, 2012

It’s not easy to be a torch bearer. You have to be nominated and only 8000 people in the UK were chosen this year. Oh, and you have to be inspirational…or something. Then, you get to run around and try not to be the klutz who drops it, since you will invariably be photographed as [...]

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