Category Archives: in the kitchen

recipes, meal planning, and anything related to this hub of the home.

weekend in a nutshell

we celebrated a very special birthday this weekend… …complete with all the sweet little moments.

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stained glass sugar cookies

i don’t do a lot of baking over the holidays beyond a batch or two of cookies with the kids. when i saw this recipe, i knew i wanted to try out this technique this year. it’s a basic sugar … Continue reading

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choose your own adventure recipe: cream of leek soup

ingredients: 1 tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 bunch of leeks, white part only, chopped coarsely 1 cup green peas 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup light cream 1/4 cup wine … Continue reading

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baker beware: how my spice loaf mocked me

i always get a little nervous sharing my recipes. i mean, i see my blog as a way to record the things i make, which sometimes includes a trusted recipe. but i know that putting it ‘out there’ can make … Continue reading

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roasting pumpkin and squash seeds

i scoop out the seeds… i pick the flesh away, wash the seeds in a collander and lay them on a towel and pat dry. i spread them out on a non-stick or parchment-lined cookie tray. most recipes say to … Continue reading

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