by Jamie on February 20, 2012
One of the many things that I adore about my co-workers is that they all have a thing for food. They’re always willing to test my latest creations and willing to share theirs. In one breath we’re raving about amazing cookie recipes while we’re at the gym and in the next, we’re ranting about the fact that our pants are a little snug – vicious circle I tell ya.
A few weeks ago, my co-worker, Wendy, was talking about a Poblano Beef Stew that her husband made for dinner. Immediately I was intrigued, not only because her husband made it (bonus points to husbands that cook), but because I adore Poblano peppers and Brian has fondness for beef, so this sounded like a win-win. Wendy made a copy of the recipe which I lost and found about five times because it was in my bottomless hole of a purse along with like 20 tubes of lip gloss and a gazillion receipts.
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by Jamie on February 15, 2012
If you haven’t realized it yet – I kind of have a thing for chai spices. From teas and lattes to cookies, it’s my flavor of choice during the cold winter months. There’s just something about that combination of rich, aromatic spices that warms me up and calms me down.
I’ve also been on a muffin kick lately – several of which have been epic disasters which is why they haven’t graced the pages of MBA. One recipe didn’t rise, another sunk and one seemed to implode – meaning none of them were even remotely photogenic. However, this weekend I thought I’d combine two of my favorite things into one incredibly delicious recipe – Chai Spiced Glazed Doughnut Muffins.
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by Jamie on February 13, 2012
I know, I know, I’ve said it a gazillion times, I don’t really do the girly pink thing for Valentine’s Day. Having two 8-year old girls in the house over Valentine’s Day weekend quickly changed things. Brian’s daughter, Lexi, and her friend were with us this weekend which compelled me to get in touch with my girly, glittery, and pink loving side.
For breakfast I indulged them in pink, heart-shaped pancakes which evoked little 8-year-old squeals and lots of photos on their iPods. We did the whole shopping, lunch, and picking out Valentines thing and I decided that I couldn’t let the weekend pass by without making them a sweet and yes, girly Valentine’s Day dessert.
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by Jamie on February 12, 2012
The twin post to yesterday’s Valentine’s Day craft extravaganza, today we’re rounding up Valentine’s Day sweets for your sweet. I have to say that bloggers are some of the most creative people on the planet! So many inspirational ideas – I think I’ve got you covered if you’re drawing a blank on how to celebrate your loved ones this St. Valentine’s Day.
These amazingly gorgeous Chocolate Raspberry Vanilla Bean Marshmallows from Katie at GoodLife{eats} are stunning! Homemade marshmallows are deceptively simple to make, and when you add raspberry and chocolate – you’re just screaming romance! Imagine the look on your guy or gal’s face when you present homemade heart-shaped, chocolate dipped pink marshmallows. I’m pretty sure you’d be a Valentine’s Day hero.
While I don’t live and die by chocolate, I know a whole lot of that do. Make sure you check out these Ghirardelli Stuffed Brownies from Amber at Bluebonnets & Brownies. Holy cow, she took fudgey, chocolately deliciousness to a new level, you guys.
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