As some of you may know, I love peaches. Peach anything: peach drinks, peach soap, (yes, I own peach soap), peach-colored things, and, above all, peach sweets! I found a recipe for peach “dumplings” and they looked amazing, so, naturally, I had to try my hand at making them.   My summer co-op has me
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Hello, hello, dear readers! I’m back from the Wild, Wild West, and I bring you, today, a smoothie of my own creation: The great thing about summer is that the fresh fruit in the store actually looks appetizing. I decided to take advantage of both the fresh fruit and the sunshiney inspiration instilled in me
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[There would be a picture here, but the boyfriend drank all the tea before I got a chance to take a photo…] It’s a well-known fact that I love tea. I have cupboards full of it. Hot or iced, sweetened, creamy, or straight, I love it. But summertime is hot, and hot tea isn’t exactly
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Sorry this ones going up late, today. I’ve been at my cousin’s house, babysitting and playing with her triplets! As a kid, I used to go to this little hole-in-the-wall bakery in the middle of Brighton that made bagels and pizza bagels. I’m pretty sure the place (Water Bagels, I think it was called) has
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The school year is quickly closing in on the dreaded finals week, and that means I have to fight to have a life outside of projects, papers, and studying. As a result of this week’s ridiculous workload, this week’s blog post is a college go-to: Macaroni and cheese. I’m not talking Easy Mac, like the freshmen
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Have you ever been to Red Lobster? Ever had their biscuits? You know, those cheesy, savory, delicious biscuits? Aren’t they good? Yeah? Well then, I have a recipe for you. These are great as a snack to pass, a dinner accouterments, or just as a snack on their own. Yet another recipe by 12 Tomatoes and yet
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Back on the theme of party-friendly foods, here is a dish to pass that will suit anything from a picnic to a sports party. I know I’ll be making this one again for an upcoming potluck! This cold salad is a classic with a twist — macaroni salad with cheese and veggies. The recipe, courtesy
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My mom posted to my Facebook recipe page hinting in a not-so-subtle way that she wanted me to make her this banana split cake. As far as refrigerator cakes go, it seemed like an easy enough job, so I hitched a ride to the grocery store and stocked up on supplies. Walmart is a great
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Rum balls are a sweet addition to any adult party. They’re a make ’em and forget ’em kind of treat, perfect for celebrating and great with some vanilla ice cream. When one of my friends heard that I was turning 21 and looking for recipes that used some kind of flavorful alcohol, she suggested I
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This recipe is brought to you by one of my favorite blogs, 12 Tomatoes. Chickpeas are a pretty good source of protein, potassium, and fiber, and they are low fat — perfect for snacking on. Want to spice up your party? Try these as a substitute for chips or popcorn (or alongside them, if your
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