Category Archives: Recipes

Carrot Cupcakes

Ever since my first visit to Georgetown Cupcake in January, I have been craving gourmet cupcakes: moist, decadent and down-right soul-satisfying!  Much to my mouth’s chagrin and my waistline’s delight, D.C. is a five-hour drive away, reducing me to merely … Continue reading

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Toasted Coconut Marshmallows

The weather seems perplexed lately, caught between winter’s chill and the warmth of spring.  With the wavering temperatures, what is one to do for food cravings?  Do you choose comfort foods that taste like a warm blanket on a frigid … Continue reading

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Meringue Addiction

Confession: I have an addiction.  Meringues!  These light, fluffy, gooey, delectable treats always leave me craving another bite.  The fact that they are primarily egg whites and contain no flour often has me rationalizing just one…or twenty…more.  I now limit … Continue reading

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Pineapple Pie

This weekend found me in a baking mood.  (Be aware – I do not proclaim to be the most proficient baker at all!  I’d much rather cook than bake, but preggo hormones had me craving something sweet.)  Part of my … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Deliciousness

All this frigid weather lately has left me with two conclusions: 1 – If its going to be that cold, it ought to be snowing!  Otherwise its just stupid.  2 – I crave chocolate and carbs way more when I’m … Continue reading

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Mac & Cheese Soup

If you’ve spent any time with me, one thing you’re quick to learn is I’ve a deep love for food.  Looooove it!  From cooking to eating, watching shows to reading articles, I’m a foodie at heart.  Whenever my mom, sister … Continue reading

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Sisters & Empanadas

My sister, Corinne, is one of the most amazing and truly beautiful women I have ever known…in every way.  Compassionate, wise, loyal, truth-speaking, gourmet-food-loving, hilarious, full of integrity, witty, fashionable, humble, following after God’s heart, sings like an angel, gorgeous.  … Continue reading

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Green Belts & Cookies

I’m in Chapel Hill for most of this week for Six Sigma Green Belt training.  Full days of learning statistical analysis and other such lovely things, I’m training with my 6 teammates from UNC’s PICU in a project for improving … Continue reading

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