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GLUTEN FREE THANKSGIVING {HOW TO HOST A GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY}

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Russ Parsons' Dry-Brined Turkey {a.k.a. The Judy Bird} As I walked through Santa Barbara's Farmers' Market and collected some stunning decorative kale & gladiolas to adorn the Thanksgiving table, it struck me that this will be my first gluten-free Thanksgiving. As opposed to being discouraged, I scoured Pinterest for gluten-free alternatives to classic Thanksgiving staples.  I've gathered my ... Read the Post

Being gluten-free doesn't mean that you have to forgo all of the goodness of your favorite holiday meal. These recipes are also good to keep handy for Christmas!

RECIPE TO TRY – BUTTERFINGER CAKE

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It was my task to make a birthday cake for a very untraditional birthday boy... so I followed this {oh-so-easy} untraditional recipe that I found on Six Sisters' Sweet Stuff and it was a complete success {judging from the fact that not a single piece was left in the pan by the end of the meal}. ... Read the Post

Cake + caramel + butterfingers? Yes, please.

RECIPE TO TRY – REESES CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

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I am a girl with a serious sweet tooth.  Anything that has sugar in it tends to make me happy.  When I saw a brownie that combined three of my major loves {chocolate, cheesecake, and peanut butter} I knew I had to try it.  I found the recipe through Pinterest and it led me to the recipe on Pip & Ebby.  I tried it. I loved it. Confession: I ate half the pan. Second confession: I didn't regret ... Read the Post

Warning: do not attempt unless you have a serious sweet tooth.

RECIPE TO TRY – OREO TRUFFLE BROWNIES

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I have two things to thank for this: 1. My {overwhelmingly popular} post on Slutty Brownies... which led me to 2. Searching other delectable brownie recipes on Pinterest and stumbling upon this gem from Raising 4 Princesses: The Oreo Truffle Brownie.  This brownie recipe knocked my socks off. De-lish!!! It's this simple: 1. Make brownies {go ahead and use a box mix. You won't be able to tell}. ... Read the Post

The answer is: Yes. These are as good as they sound.

RECIPE TO TRY – SLUTTY BROWNIES

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My Pinterest obsession/addiction has led me to many phenomenal recipes... and I am ridiculously grateful that I stumbled upon this one.  These brownies are the very best brownies that I have EVER consumed. Seriously.  And, they are quite easy {hence the term "slutty"}.  I found the recipe on The Londoner.  It requires the following: 1 Box chocolate chip cookie mix 1 box brownie mix {I went with ... Read the Post

Being called slutty is NOT a good thing. Unless you're a brownie. Then it's a very good thing...

RECIPE TO TRY – COOKIES & CREAM CUPCAKES

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I was in the mood for something quick... easy... and delicious.  Miniature cupcakes were the solution...  I used a recipe found on one of my favorite baking blogs, Bakerella and whipped up a bunch of miniature cupcakes in under half an hour {with the help of my Babycakes baking machine}.  The cupcake recipe can be found here and the frosting recipe can be found here.  Happy baking, gorgeous! ... Read the Post

You are a fabulous, well-dressed, & erudite woman. And, as you do it all, this means that you also know how to bake. Get to it.