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Homemade Gin (Infusion)

Sunday, July 1, 2012
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Let’s get one thing straight: This ain’t your grandma’s bathtub gin. This Homemade Gin is subtle and fragrant and herbal with notes of Bay, rosemary, and cardamom. And? It’s easy to make at home in just about 24 hours.

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Homemade Pie Crust 101

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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There are times when it’s easier to use pre-made or frozen pie crust. Wait, what? Go on: Scold me if you want. When you’ve already been going for 12 hours by the time 6 pm rolls around, sometimes convenience wins. That said, when I do have the time, I definitely always make my own crust. Nothing compares.

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So what the hell happened to us?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Hey all! Mouse here. Serious post today. I have something really important to share. So, you may have noticed that I haven’t posted a lot in the last…

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My Cookbook, Slushed, is available for pre-order!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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My new cookbook, Slushed, is now available for pre-order! Get all the details!

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New England Harvest Turnover

Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Step-by-step instrux for making sweet and savory turnovers, stuffed with apple, bacon, and cheddar cheese–and fragrant with warm spices.

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Halloween 2011 in Salem

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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I just realized that I never got around to sharing all my Halloween photos with you guys. But, who says you can’t have a little Halloween in December? After all, signs of All Hallows Eve are never far away, especially when you live in Salem, Massachusetts, a.k.a. Witch City. ;)

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The 2011 Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers Wrap Up

Friday, December 16, 2011
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Phew! Here’s a quick look back at my entries into the Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers, hosted by Sandra Lee. (Yep, the same folks who hosted last…

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Roasted Garlic & Spinach Pizza

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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This pizza is easy enough to pull off on a weeknight. It’s my 2nd entry in Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers, hosted by Sandra Lee. (Vote & you could win $2,500!)

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Sweet & Spicy Coconut Shrimp (Plus, enter to win $2,500!)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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This is my appetizer entry in the Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers! Check out what Food Network’s Sandra Lee thinks of my recipe! Plus, you can vote and enter to win a grand prize of $2,500!

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Maple Roasted Figs

Monday, September 19, 2011
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I put figs in the same camp as black licorice: People love them—or hate them. There never seems to be a middle ground. If you’re in the first…

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