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Baking Party

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I had a fun baking party with my in-laws this past weekend. We made way too many treats, and didn't make all that we had planned. It was just going to be the girls, but then neices and nephews and a couple husbands showed up. It was crazy, but fun![...]

Party People

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Gooooood morning! We are about to head out to Sea Ranch but I wanted to give you a recap of last night’s birthday extravaganza! It was Mr.Slaughter’s big 22nd and we celebrated the right way: with good friends, great food and[...]

Instant Party

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Just a quick night of the classic pairing of Chardonnay and cookie dough! I think EVERYONE needs to try this combo! I made my never failing chocolate chip cookies, but with some colorful sprinkles to make them festive for a[...]

Football party

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Super Bowl Party? Feed a hungry crown with these Football savvy recipes! Super easy, and way cute! I bought a football loaf pan, but have used it a ton! Sub: Your favorite bread recipe will do, if your family will eat rye or darker[...]

Weekend Tea Party

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Last weekend, my friends and I had a small "high tea" party at home. The idea is...trying to recreate the hip and happening "high tea" we normally have in upscale restaurants/hotels at home. Being a bunch of hopeless lazy asses we are, we didn't[...]

Perfect Party Cake

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For my second birthday cake I wanted to try The Perfect Party cake by Dorie I have been hearing about for quite awhile. I didnt use the fruity extracts but more vanilla and filled and topped  the layers with a chocolate ganache. It was perfect.[...]

Perfect Party Cake

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Perfect Party Cake (Source: Dorie Greenspan ?Baking: From My Home to Yours? p. 250) For the Cake 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups whole milk or buttermilk (I prefer buttermilk with[...]

Dinner Party Pictures

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It?s no surprise that I love to cook. I know I go out to eat all the time, but every now and then I have to throw down just to make sure I still have the skills.   I mean, you do remember brunch, don?t you? Well rather than posting all[...]

Birthday Party Wrapup

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As I mentioned a few days ago, I am on my way to 30!  Saturday I had a big, princessy, girl’s night in complete with a Disney Princess pinata and mini-tiaras for everyone. My mom made her amazing Spinach Casserole, Potato Salad and[...]

Valentine's Dinner Party

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The night before Valentine's Day, my husband Mark and I had the most wonderful time cooking dinner and sharing stories with our good friends, Rob and Jen. We decided we wanted to do something a little different this year because, while every[...]