The Culinary Life

Lucky Foods for New Year’s Day

January 1, 2013

Serving lucky foods on New Year’s Day is a fun tradition. Here are a few traditions that you might not have heard of – so eat up and enjoy!

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Mel’s Choco-Pecan-Yum Pie

December 21, 2012

This delectable pecan pie is so chock-full of chocolate that your eyes may roll back in your head in bliss. Sweet, brown-sugary, chocolatey, nutty… this pie has it all. Perfect for the holidays.

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Traditional Shortbread Recipe (Mürbteig)

December 19, 2012

This perfectly buttery shortbread has a gorgeous, not-too-sweet flavor. A healthy dose of lemon zest brings creates a sunny experience on cold days, making these tender cookies the perfect addition to your holiday table.

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2012 Cookbook Roundup – My Favorites for the Year

December 13, 2012

Through the myriad cookbooks that appear on bookstore shelves every year, there are a few shining examples of true contributions to the art; they elevate cookbooks to a new level, raising the bar for everything that comes after. Here are my picks for the best cookbooks of 2012.

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2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide

December 10, 2012

I’m sure I’m not the only one furiously scribbling away on my Christmas list, and I’m also not the only one spending a lot of time trying to think of the perfect gift for more than a who people who are particularly hard to shop for. In the spirit of giving (YAY!) I thought I’d [...]

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Salted Penuche Fudge Sauce – Ice Cream Topping Recipe

December 7, 2012

This salted penuche fudge sauce ice cream topping is way better than your average butterscotch topping. Full of brown sugary goodness and a touch of salt, this topping is totally addicting.

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A Brief History of Christmas Cookies

December 3, 2012

What’s the history behind Christmas cookies? Here’s a fascinating article that shares where we picked up this age-old, and delicious, tradition.

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Spiced Sweet Potato Waffles Recipe

November 27, 2012

These spiced sweet potato waffles are the perfect winter breakfast. Like a tender, crispy sweet potato pie for breakfast, but with less guilt!

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Let Me Introduce You To…. Craftsy!

November 22, 2012

Am I totally behind the times? Am I the last person on Earth to learn about Craftsy? Let me share this little corner of internet awesomeness with you, plus their 50% off sale.

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