Category Archives: Desserts

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with James Joyce and Guinness Inspired Recipes

Posted on March 13, 2013 by melanieandchristy

By: Melanie Several years ago my husband and I traveled to Europe and the UK.  At each destination, our wanderings were influenced by my love of two things (not surprisingly), food and literature. In Florence, our trip was built around … Continue reading →

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How to Make Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries: A Book Club Treat!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by melanieandchristy

By: Christy Ah! Book club! A time for deep thought, rousing discussions, and literary analysis. However,…if your book club is anything like mine, then mixed in with the scintillating topics of conversation, there’s always time for laughs, socializing…and…you guessed it… … Continue reading →

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How to Make Pecan Praline Angel Food Cake: No Dumpster Diving Required

Posted on September 15, 2012 by melanieandchristy

By: Melanie They say everything changes when you have a baby. In some ways, this is true. Since the birth of my twins last year, I’ve discovered a few things. For one, there is no such thing as a “quick … Continue reading →

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How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie: Confession Time

Posted on February 19, 2012 by melanieandchristy

By: Melanie I’m guessing if you’ve read Kathryn Stockett’s The Help,  (or, I guess, seen the movie) there’s one scene in particular you’ll never forget: The Pie.  THE pie.  Ugh.  I’m not gonna lie, our book club spent more time than … Continue reading →

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How to make Valentine’s Day Candy: It’d be a crime not to try this treat

Posted on February 14, 2012 by melanieandchristy

By: Melanie Though I’m slowly coming around, Valentine’s Day has never been my favorite holiday. While, sure, it’s cool to get a card or some flowers, I’d much rather receive something a little more personal: a thoughtful homemade note, perhaps. … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Drowned in Espresso, not at Hedeby Island

Posted on December 1, 2010 by melanieandchristy

By: Christy Perhaps you’ll notice that the title for this post is inspired by The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,* which I just finished reading a few weeks ago. While I read, as I pondered the mysteries and suppressed cravings … Continue reading →

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How to Make Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Layer Cake: a ‘gone right’ version of Anne of Green Gables’ treat gone wrong

Posted on June 8, 2010 by melanieandchristy

By: Christy As previously mentioned, I’m not much of a baker. I like to mix ingredients without paying attention to amounts which is not a great trait for a baker. Baking is a precise science…but unlike the study of science, … Continue reading →

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