Category Archives: recipes

tequila lime cookies for cinco de mayo

April 17, 2013

I have only experienced a tequila shot a few times in my life.  The first time, in a gross frat house- the second at a Mexican restaurant on my birthday, with a ridiculous sombrero on my head and people around … Continue reading →

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mint julep

April 12, 2013

The Kentucky Derby is just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a mint julep!  We love the idea of sipping on the traditional cocktail while playing the role of a proper socialite at the track.  Although … Continue reading →

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purple boxless samoas

April 10, 2013

The first cookies I ever crushed on came in the form of a purple box that I was forced to sell door to door like a vacuum salesman. Okay, maybe forced isn’t the right word, but seriously, it was pretty … Continue reading →

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smitten on coconut

April 3, 2013

Lately my eyes seem to be drawn to anything and everything coconut.  I first blame my lust on our recent trip to Hawaii (coconut shrimp, coconut scones, coconut beer, yes I said beer), but I am also placing a large majority … Continue reading →

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cakes for a cause 2013

March 29, 2013

We cannot think of a better evening than one that involves sweets, good eats and cocktails.  Cakes for a Cause has all those things with the added bonus of benefiting a terrific cause.  In their 4th year (which SOLD OUT), … Continue reading →

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