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Blackberry Maple Hottie Toddy (AKA Maker’s Mark Hot Tea Toddy)

Next time you’re snowed in, ya might wanna make sure you have these ingredients on hand. It’s the perfect pre-nap/post-brunch drink. Or! You could even bring the ingredients to ur next party! Then you can tell everyone you’re bringing a hottie to the party, which we all know is what ya want (and I want) to do. Blackberry Maple Hottie Toddy (serves 1) 1 T blackberry-infused maple syrup (recipe below) 1 oz Maker’s Mark Whiskey…

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Glazed Donuts

Donuts are a gateway food. I mean, every time someone brings donuts to work, or to a photo shoot, I keep it cool and (almost always) contain myself. It’s because I know that in my heart I just want to eat at least three of them. (A sprinkle one, a chocolate one, and a blueberry one.) So I finally made them! With a variety of glazes, to boot. So you better believe I ate three.…

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Lemon Chess Pie

I’m going to be honest. I picked out this pie, but my mom made it while I perused our music options. I did zest a few lemons and totally complimented her on her crust skills. I also made the whipped cream, but my mixer did most of the work. We both ate this pie like total champs. My mom said she was going to make this pie when she got home from her visit. She…

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Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles

To me, Christmas should be a two-meal day. GIANT breakfast served with mimosas. Cheese, crackers, and charcuterie for snacking all day. … with more champagne, of course. And then a BIG dinner. So, let’s do this, waffle-style. You see, these waffles look pretty festive, yet they’re simple! So let’s impress our Christmas guests brunch-style. Hope your holiday is everything you want it to be. Full of puppy kisses, twinkly lights, and waffles. Lemon Poppy Seed…

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Berry Berry Sorbet + White Chocolate Mushrooms

Sometimes I have extra berries, gettin’ all up in my business. Sometimes I wear outfits that match my sorbet. Sometimes I take photos of frozen goodness at lunch. Sometimes white chocolate tastes best with berries. Sometimes white chocolate tastes best as a mushroom. Sometimes Elliot’s foot is in the top right corner of a photo of blended berries. I’m just trying to say that it’s always a good idea to blend berries with sugar and…

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Vanilla Bean Berry Cake

On Sunday, I woke up early to drive this cake to my favorite lady’s house for dessert. I went to church with tights that matched those raspberries. I turned off the tea water and ate chop suey. We passed the carrots, buttered french bread, and talked about summer, root beer floats, and bluebirds. And then took seconds. While still full, I sliced this cake and placed it on my Aunt Wanetta’s pretty blue and white plates, that…

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Lemon Yogurt Cake + Blackberry Sauce

I have a new oven! So I have cake! Have you ever been to a cake wedding? This may as well have been one. A lemon cake and some blackberry sauce eloped, and nobody judged them. Have you ever eaten blackberries and felt like you were getting bullied by seeds? Well, don’t bother worrying about that with this delicious sauce topping this lemony cake. After blending the sauce ingredients, you simply strain it through a…

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