Category Archives: food & drink

Simple, delectable almond bars

Spencer and I had only been dating a few months when he broke out this recipe: a dessert passed down by his grandmother and mom, and one that has quickly become a favorite of mine. Wickedly obsessed with all things … Continue reading

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My own little pots of ‘creme’

I’m an “eat dessert first” sort of person. Not that I actually do it. I guess I mean I’m the type to check out the dessert menu at dinner before perusing the actual entrees. Like any self-respecting 3-year-old, I would … Continue reading

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The obvious Americans — and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

It’s been almost a year since I was in Ireland, drinking my fill of Guinness (or Smithwick’s — I’m not serious enough for straight Guinness, despite my cupcakes) and thinking I blended amongst the locals eating out in Dublin. Though … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes: get ‘drunk’ on delicious dessert

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day (or a little early, but hey — I’m proactive), I present to you the most praised cupcakes I’ve ever made. You might think I’m exaggerating, but I can promise these are winners — … Continue reading

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Pucker up: Red velvet cheesecake cupcakes

So I know Valentine’s Day was a week ago — but in typical Meg fashion, I came down with a terrible cold the day on Feb. 15. Getting sick this time of year is sort of my M.O., though I’m … Continue reading

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Orange angel food cupcakes

When the going gets tough, the tough get . . . baking. I’m a stress baker. (And stress shopper, but that’s an entirely different post.) Last Sunday I was wandering around with my head in a fog, anxious and upset … Continue reading

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