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Homemade Gift Idea: Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds

by Christina on December 11, 2009

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There couldn’t be an easier homemade holiday gift than these nuts. They’ve become an instant staple in my  holiday goodie-giving repertoire. They take less than 5 minutes of prep time and roast in about as much time as it will take you to get dressed and ready for your holiday soiree. Just throw them in [...]

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Mini Pumpkin Pies with Almond-Oat Crust

by Christina on November 21, 2009

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My boyfriend doesn’t have a huge sweet tooth but, come Thanksgiving time, he starts begging for pumpkin pie early and often. While I would love to help him with his seasonal craving, pies are a big commitment when you live in a house of two. After we enjoy our first slices we are still left [...]

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Caramel Apples…A Great Reason to Throw a Party!

by Jillian on November 2, 2009

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?? Okay, so maybe that adage doesn’t apply to caramel-coated apples, but you could argue these treats are better for you than most desserts! I got my fair share of them at an adorable “Caramel-Apple-Making Party” one of my friends threw earlier this week. It was such [...]

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For my day job, I recently attended the Women’s Conference in Long Beach, CA, put on by California’s first lady Maria Shriver. It was a long but inspiring day, one where I heard from incredibly strong women including Katie Couric, who talked about the the hurdles she has faced during her media career, and Lisa [...]

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Rustic Pluot Tart

by Jillian on October 13, 2009

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After an overly ambitious jam-making session, I was left with a bag full of perfectly ripe pluots that I couldn’t bear to waste. I never seem to have luck with pie crusts (as my disgruntled family can attest after an unfortunate pumpkin pie situation last Thanksgiving), so I tried this “rustic” version. It combines all [...]

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