Monthly Archives: March 2010

Writer in Need

Being a writer is hard. You never know when you are going to get an assignment and you can go from over worked to unemployed in one fell swoop. My friend Julie Fletcher knows a writer who is in a … Continue reading

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Brownie Cheesecake

I love doing cheesecakes. Even though people think they are really hard, and impressive–they are a cinch. Just a few tricks and tips will guarantee your success. Once you have the basic formula down you can change flavors and crust … Continue reading

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Browned Butter Banana Rum Cupcakes

Browned butter is a wonderful ingredient. It was used a lot in vintage recipes because it gives a lot of flavor easily. In these cupcakes the butter adds a rich, nutty, caramel flavor that pairs nicely with the very sweet … Continue reading

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp with Hot Buttered Bourbon Sauce

You know, my rule of thumb is that seasonal ingredients go together. Some ingredients span seasons but most of them are spring-summer/fall-winter oriented. So I don’t usually try to mix watermelon with cranberries. You know what I mean? Bourbon is, … Continue reading

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Saturday Surfing with Marye

This week has gone by fast, as so many of them seem to. I have been beyond busy, scrambling to try to get blogs set up as well as trying to keep the other assignments moving. It is a juggling … Continue reading

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