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S’mores Sandwich Cookies

May 21, 2013

pieno di divertimento/fun-filled While the Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies went to the Cobb County Courthouse, to work with my former neighbor, I had to make one last “something” for the folks at work. Since the school year is just days from concluding, summer vacation means get-togethers and fire pits. What says a fire pit party […]

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Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies

May 20, 2013

peppermint/mentina Where did the weekend go? Monday sure came back around again quickly, faster than beans through a cowboy. My to-do list, personally and for work, didn’t budge an inch. Oh well! There are a couple of positives about this particular Monday. First, it is the last Monday of this current school year. Great day in […]

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Blueberry Cheesecake Streusel Bars

May 19, 2013

fatte in casa/homemade A few weeks ago, I realized that it had been almost a year since I had been up to New York to see my mom. That’s just unacceptable. I immediately booked a flight, put in for two days personal days at work, and headed to the City for Mother’s Day. A weekend […]

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Pecan Cookies (Gluten-Free)

May 6, 2013

farina di noci pecan /pecan flour We have several gluten-free folks at my job. I often feel guilty that so many treats I bring into work are ones they are unable to eat, despite my gesture being unsolicited. It is an internal tug of war that I have and can’t seem to shake. Silly, right? Even […]

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Cardamom Sugar Mini Doughnuts

May 4, 2013

beneficenza/charity Today was the day! The 4th Annual National Food Blogger Bake Sales were held across the country in the name of charityth. The national fundraising initiative, presented by Domino® Sugar, C&H® Sugar, Duncan Hines® and Kmart® , benefits No Kid Hungry. I have been fortunate to be a part of each bake sale Atlanta […]

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A Cancer Fighting Anniversary

April 29, 2013

lottare/fight Depending on which phase of my life observed, the geographical location, or relationship connections those around me are familiar, the myriad of things that can be revealed about me are as colorful in topic as abundant in numbers. Whether the good, the bad, or the not-so-flattering, there is just no telling what you’re going […]

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Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta, & Barley Salad

April 26, 2013

sociale giustizia /social justice I just returned from three days in the Birmingham area with our 8th Grade class. Their Humanities teacher launched a phenomenal spring expedition focused on social justice, its transitions through history in the south, and how the events of yesterday and today have shaped the vision of society. Each student’s goal […]

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Strawberry Balsamic Flatbread with Goat Cheese

April 22, 2013

fioritura di primavera/spring blooming Spring has sprung! It’s a time for celebration. The temperatures are beginning to increase to an affable degree. Foliage is turning from stark, barren twigs into lush utopias with picturesque blues, greens, yellows, and violets dreams. Nature’s transformations open us up for opportunities to transform our lives, too. Why not begin […]

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Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

April 16, 2013

vegano/vegan I have received a ton of requests for specialty treats lately. Gluten-free, dairy free, vegan…all the things I am not. I’ve dabbled, played, and often times, been pleasantly surprised. But, I am usually just playing around. So was the case this weekend. It has been a while since I have brought baked treats into […]

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Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies

April 7, 2013

fava di cacao/cocoa nibs Just like that, spring break is over! Come tomorrow morning, it is back to the grind and my 12 plus hour days look to be as jam packed as ever. I don’t have a lot of exciting stories to report about my vacation. There wasn’t much to it, which was my […]