Category Archives: holidays

mint julep cream pie

Mint Julep – is it just me or is that incredibly fun to say? We love it so much “Julep” was on our list of possible “J” names for Jettie. Which she could have totally rocked. Pretty and sweet (just … Continue reading

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strawberry rhubarb margarita

Strawberry rhubarb – undoubtedly on the top 5 list of flavor combos when it comes to me and pie. Strawberry rhubarb in margarita form…there is no list for this one.  It wouldn’t be fair to the other margaritas. In fact … Continue reading

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carrot coffee cake

I love cake, especially those that are named carrot.  But it can’t be dry and the carrots absolutely must be the star (yeah, I’m talking to you raisin).   We often see carrot cake in double layer form, but that’s … Continue reading

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pi = pie

Tomorrow is Pi Day.  The day we celebrate 3.14 and, wait for it…    PIE!  Apparently this is the Pi Day of the century (something about the first five digits, instead of just the three – yeah, I don’t know … Continue reading

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irish cream mocha thumbprints

Aren’t these festive?  Any mention of espresso and I’m in, but add Irish Cream and chocolate and whoa.  I’m also smitten by the idea of a food that celebrates a holiday, so these were an A+ in my book.  These are … Continue reading

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