Tag Archives: holiday baking


Black and White Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2019

Black and White Cookies are pure delicious nostalgia for me. I discovered them living in New York, where they would stare at me, boldly, from behind bakery windows. I took their “come hither” look seriously, and spend a decent portion … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Walnut Bread

Posted on November 10, 2019

We’ve had two weeks of amazing weather here in Seattle – cool, sunny and crisp. And no rain for *14* days! (apparently, this is a Thing). This was all very wonderful, and I’m pleased to say that I made good use … Continue reading →

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Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows (and hot chocolate mix, too!)

Posted on December 3, 2017

With the passing of Thanksgiving, I view this time as when we ease up (though not give up!) on squash so that we can focus more on the peppermint and chocolate. As it’s also gift-giving time (and since I’ll use … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pumpkin Pie (& we still have a giveaway!)

Posted on December 5, 2011

  This is my pumpkin. He is delicious.   He went through many transformations.   He started off going from     to     after that, he got hot      &      and gutted.      to … Continue reading →

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