Category Archives: sweets

Chocolate Chip Caramel Pecan Cookies

Posted on January 12, 2018 by debspots

I wrote this recipe last week during the blizzard, but didn’t publish it because I was hung up on a detail. This is somewhat unusual for me because I am not generally the sort of person who gets bothered enough … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Pecan Snack Bread

Posted on May 19, 2017 by debspots

Happy belated Mother’s Day! I recognize that originially, Mother’s Day was a promotion by card and candy companies interested in boosting sales, but I am hopelessly romantic when it comes to anything having to do with my children, so it … Continue reading →

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Pecan Macaroons

Posted on April 8, 2017 by debspots

  I am so excited about sharing this recipe with you! It’s a new twist on a traditional family favorite. I’m tempted to claim that I was inspired to try this variation, but the truth is, it happened simply because … Continue reading →

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Loaded Blondies

Posted on March 4, 2017 by debspots

  I learned to bake blondies 50 years ago when I was a girl scout. I was a terrible girl scout, a total flop. I don’t think I ever earned a single badge. But I got this recipe at one … Continue reading →

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Marbled Chocolate Dip (Topping or Tart Filling)

Posted on February 11, 2017 by debspots

This recipe is dedicated to my number one recipe tester, ski partner, co-parent, and sweetheart, Bob McGrath. After 30 years of marriage, we probably should be getting tired of each other, but I love him more deeply every day. The … Continue reading →

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Totally Luxurious Comforting Vegan Hot Chocolate

Posted on January 28, 2017 by debspots

    I practice self-deceptive bird watching. Telling myself I am doing important scientific observation, I while away chunks of potentially productive time staring out the window. I never get tired of watching the chickadees. We’ve kept a bird feeder … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Icebox Cake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debspots

Wait ‘til you see the super charming recipe I have for you this week!! Sometimes, the most fun, adorable, and delightful things happen when we’re just playing around, and the evolution of this dessert was such a thing. It was … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on October 15, 2016 by debspots

  “What would you do if you lost your favorite thing”? I still remember exactly where I was sitting, in health class in my sophomore year of high school, when the teacher asked that question. What I thought was: I’d … Continue reading →

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Berry “Cheesecake” Frozen Yogurt

Posted on June 23, 2016 by debspots

  I promised you a Kauai post. I didn’t make this promise out loud or Tweet it or mention it here on the blog or take a picture and hashtag it on Instagram. I made it in my own head. … Continue reading →

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Magic Meringues

Posted on June 4, 2016 by debspots

  I’ve never been a huge fan of meringue. A friend used to make a towering lemon meringue pie for dinner parties and everyone clamored for it. I was secretly a little phobic and queasy at the mere thought. Uncooked … Continue reading →

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