blog event | for a good cause | Military Monday

Military Monday.

Strawberry & blueberry trifle from The Girl Who Ate Everything … In a few weeks, I’ll be coming up on two years of participating in Military Monday. I hope that all my readers, at least on this day, take a minute to stop and remember our soldiers that are no longer with us. I list […]

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aprons | cupcake photos | cupcakes | YOYO!

Aprondiculously cute.

Today’s post just so happens to be a non-recipe post. I mentioned I’d show it off the other day, so I’m just here to share my newest apron addition from Lover Dovers Clothing on Etsy, a surprise gift courtesy of an awesome friend. This brings my apron count up to… 12? 13? Something like that. […]

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blog event | for a good cause | Military Monday

Military Monday.

Patriotic marshmallows by ThatsAWrapPhotography on Flickr … Army Spc. Lukas C. Hopper October 30, 2009 20, of Merced, Ca Marine Sgt. Cesar B. Ruiz October 31, 2009 26, of San Antonio, tx Army Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre November 02, 2009 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Army Cpl. Tony Carrasco Jr. November 04, 2009 25, of […]

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chocolate | coffee | cupcakes | glaze | recipe | yogurt

Bittersweet.

Well it feels really good to be back posting at Cooking the Books! It’s been FOREVER (or so it seems) but we’re back in the game. And with a great book! As I mentioned, A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg is our current pick, chosen by Jeanine. I got the book in mid-January and finished […]

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blog event | for a good cause | Military Monday

Military Monday.

Chocolate American hearts from Madelaine Chocolate Company … We should remember our troops every day, but on a day like today, I think we should especially remember all those we’ve loved, or those others have loved, that lost their lives in service to our country. Happy Valentine’s Day. Army Sgt. Michael P. Scusa October 03, […]

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cake mix | cake pops | cupcake related | cuteness | decorations | frosting | great for kids | quick & easy | traditional with a twist | tutorial | unique | valentine's day

Valentinium Cupcakinums.

If you know me well, you know I love all holidays. I love Valentine’s Day because, well, it involves hearts, pink & red & of course lace in the theme. I firmly believe in the power of surrounding oneself with beautiful things, and I use any and every holiday as an excuse to do so. […]

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