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Heart Shaped Cinna-Monkey Pie Pops in Whole Wheat Crusts

February 12, 2014

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So, yes…..It has been a few months–and a few major holidays–since my last post. But I see no reason to dwell on that, especially when there are pie pops to discuss. Agreed? Good. Onward! When I owned Julie Anne’s, a small bakery/cafe here in Las Vegas, we had a popular sandwich called the Cinna-Monkey on.. read more →

Mummy Trick-or-Treater Maple Sugar Cookies

October 21, 2013

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So….. my second cookbook, 100 Best Decorated Cookies came out a few weeks ago (woo-hoo!), and I’m obviously a bit tardy posting about it on this blog. Fall, 2013 has shaped up to be one heckuva busy season, and there is no sign of it slowing down any time soon. I have become Starbucks’ best.. read more →

Caramelized Apple Cupcakes with Spiced Cider Buttercream

September 25, 2013

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For this post, I am going to take a cue from what is now being called “The Best Emmy Speech of All Time.” Even if you didn’t watch the telecast (which was somewhat depressing–not only because of the excessive time spent remembering deceased celebrities but because neither Aaron Paul nor Bryan Cranston won awards for.. read more →

Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cranberries, Dates and Walnuts

September 4, 2013

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When you are a super-organized type-A personality (like yours truly), you have a tough time dealing with unexpected events that completely throw your meticulously scheduled day out of whack. Take yesterday, for example. This recipe–this perfectly moist spiced loaf of pumpkin bread, loaded with tart cranberries, sweet dates and crunchy walnuts–was all ready to be.. read more →

Whole Wheat Huckleberry Banana Muffins

August 23, 2013

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Why yes, those are blueberries in the photos. Thanks for noticing. Here’s the thing: I ran out of huckleberries making the muffins, so I had to find a suitable substitute to serve as a model for the photo. For the record, blueberries work wonderfully in this recipe, too. Huckleberries are like gold here in Wyoming… read more →