Boehms Candy Factory
No visit anywhere – as far as I am concerned – would be complete without a visit to the candy factory. Boehms Chocolate in Issaquah…
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Root beer XXX
Old school fast food is a thriving tradition here in Western Washington. No one has been able to explain to me exactly why but I’m…
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Arance Caramellate
Orange and caramel is a classic combination for a reason. The tart and sweet flavors bring out the best in each other. All you need is: 1/3…
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Grapefruit taking off
So maybe, unbeknownst to me, roasted grapefruit became the Next Big Thing? I’m all too happy for this to be true! I first posted about…
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Dinner party smash hit: stuffed pumpkin
Valerie’s Holidaze dinner party was a success in every way. The star of the show though, besides the lovely hostess herself, was the pumpkin stuffed…
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Gateau basque
I had to forego the most recent FFWD but for a recent holiday party, I still made Dorie’s Gateau basque (and thanks to her for…
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Cheery cherry cookies
I managed to replace my copy of Ready for Dessert this week and David Lebovitz never fails to inspire. He calls these Cranzac, I call them…
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Easy apple strudel
Easy apple strudel – also known as holiday baking at its simplest and most delicious. You’ll need: 1 sheet of puff pastry 2 large apples…
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Holiday bark
You may have heard that Santa Claus is coming to town. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, I think holiday time is always a good…
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Simple is great
Simple can be not just good but great. Simple foods have an amazing capacity to surprise! I caught this dish coming out of the oven for…
