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Valentine’s Day from the archives

I have much to love this Valentine’s Day… not just my husband, five-year old daughter and three kitties, but a new baby girl. And my Roku box. Also, Pinot Grigio. Now, mind you, it’s not all lovey dovey cheesy in our house where Valentine’s Day is concerned. I reserve that mostly for the blog. My [...]



gingerbread kids and the history of gingerbread cookies

  Just wanted to send my best wishes to you all for a happy, healthy holiday season! I made these gingerbread boys and girls earlier this month for my daughter’s class. I used my gingerbread cut-out cookie recipe and royal icing recipe. They kicked off a study of fairy tales with these…   And because [...]



Cookie HQ at HERSHEY’S Kitchens: My Video and Photo Shoot

You probably don’t know this, but last month I was treated to a  fantabulous trip to the Hershey’s Headquarters? Wait, you might know. Because I talked about it HERE. And HERE. And HERE. Sheesh. I talk too much. Anyway,  I joined a dozen bloggers to make yummy holiday videos in the Hershey’s Test Kitchens with [...]



HERSHEY’S GIVEAWAY!! and some easy chocolate Christmas tree pops

How has it already been three weeks since my fabulous trip to HERSHEY’S headquarters? Sigh. I miss Hershey’s. The luxury hotel room, the spa, the royal treatment, the excitement of working with the wow-amazing crew in the HERSHEY’S test kitchens. Oh yeah, and the chocolate. So very much chocolate. At least I have the chocolate [...]



winter and Christmas treats from the archives

Last archival roundup of the year! And this baby is coming veeeery soon. As in, a couple weeks. As in, you might not hear from me for awhile. I do have some more Christmas treats coming your way, though, through the magic of pre-posting and my nerdish penchant for being over prepared. As always, I’ve [...]