This is, sadly, my fourth and final post of the season for our little band of holiday cookie bakers, affectionately known as the Cookie Freaks. This week’s theme is: Quickies. These are treats you can make at the last minute for party favors, snacks, classroom parties, gifts in those pretty little cello gift…
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Easiest Homemade Dulce de Leche (Milk Caramel)
Today’s “project” is making Dulce de Leche (Milk Caramel). That’s right – I’m making my own. Of course, I’m cheating – and you can, too, and still wind up with an end result that’s as sweet, caramel-ly (yes, I know that’s not a word), and infinitely satisfying as if you’d stood over the…
Pasta Fagioli e Cavolo* (Pasta With Beans & Kale)
I’m starting to warm up to kale. It took awhile, and some peer pressure. And guilt. One of my favorite ways to disguise ->ahem!<- incorporate kale in meals, is to add it to pasta. We do love pasta around here, and I’ve got to admit that – aside from calling out for pizza –…