Ultimate Cherry Pie

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A tender flaky crust is filled with a sweet-sour filling in this ultimate cherry pie! Perfect for an outdoor summer feast or 4th of July party.
ultimate cherry pie

The.Boy and I have very different notions about what it means to celebrate the 4th of July.

His plans involve sitting at Citifield watching The Mets continue to crash and burn try their best because really, there are no winners and losers in baseball. Just a bunch of people on a field, following their dreams.

And what defines the American spirit more than that?

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Strawberry, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Crepes

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Brunch can be both sweet and savory when these strawberry, pistachio, and goat cheese crepes are on the menu!
strawberry, pistachio, and goat cheese crepes

In case you thought that Miley Cyrus’s performance at the VMAs couldn’t be topped in terms of shock value.

You obviously haven’t seen the first draft of my wedding invitations.

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Cappuccino Popsicles

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

Get your caffeine fix in frozen form with these cappuccino popsicles!
cappuccino popsicles

Remember when coffee only came in two varieties – regular or decaf?

In most circumstances, I would look back on such times of yore with a firm, yet sentimental “those were the days”.

But those were not the days.

Those were the dark ages.

And shall we never return to such a cruel, heartless, skinny-hazelnut-soy-frappuccino-less world ever again. Amen.

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White Chocolate Baba Ghannouj

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Middle Eastern flavors take an unexpected turn in this white chocolate baba ghannouj, which is a great mix of sweet, smoky, and savory.
white chocolate baba ghannouj

There are two kinds of people in this world.

The first would see “white chocolate baba ghannouj” on a menu and then commence dry heaving in a corner at the possibility that there are people in this world who would consider eating such a thing.

While the second would already be on their second bowl, and licking it clean.

I’ll give you a hint which one I am.

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Wednesday Coffee Talk

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1. I want all of summer to look like this. Although you should note that we were mostly happy because we made it through our hike without getting stung by a single bee, try as though they might to hover around my head and outrun me up a few very long hills.

2. And also because the way back was downhill. Very downhill.

3. By the way, this is Reema! My coworker/bestie who is probably going to go into labor at my wedding. That is, if I have anything to do with it.

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