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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...
Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20182 min read
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Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....
Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read
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Happy Holidays! A few of my favorite holiday recipes
Well the holidays have finally arrived – my favorite time of year! I love having some time to rest and relax and enjoy quality time with...
Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20162 min read
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Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts w/ Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Fall has arrived my friends, and we all know what that means. Pumpkin Spice. Everything. In the spirit of the season, I’ve decided to...
Kristen Hess
Nov 18, 20163 min read
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Favorite Game Day Recipes for the Super Bowl!
So the big day is right around the corner – the Super Bowl, yay! I’m not really partial to either team and am not even a huge football...
Kristen Hess
Feb 2, 20161 min read
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A Special Treat for Mom: Glazed Chocolate Orange Tart
Happy Mother’s Day! What a gorgeous day it is today to celebrate Mom and all the awesome things she does every day of the year. I’m...
Kristen Hess
May 10, 20154 min read
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Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Frie
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their...
Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20128 min read
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Food to Inspire: La Tartine Gourmande – Recipes & Cookbook Giveaway!
La Tartine Cookbook Giveaway! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, ***(Check back for our next...
Kristen Hess
May 3, 20126 min read
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A Sinfully Delicious Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and we’re looking for a romantic dinner to make at home for Valentine’s Day. This is...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20124 min read
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In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read
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The Healing Powers of Chocolate
The Healing Powers of Chocolate Check out this new book by Cal Orey, The Writing Gourmet..it discusses the health benefits of red wine...
Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20101 min read
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An Intimate Gathering: Holiday Dinner Party Menu
Since the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’m planning an intimate dinner party with friends featuring some of my favorite recipes to...
Kristen Hess
Nov 28, 20106 min read
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