Confession: this spice rack is going here just because I want to be able to find it quickly without having to remember the name. It looks like just the thing to store a nail polish collection that may or may not have gotten out of hand. Did someone say margarita popsicles? Where can I sign… Continue reading Links I Like
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It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these lists. But here goes. I have such mixed and complicated feelings about cotton candy fudge. I don’t have mixed feelings at all about dark chocolate sea salt almond butter. I like making nut butters at home, especially if I can make a s’mores version. I… Continue reading Links I Like
Pinteresting: Cool Treats
Follow Sherlonya’s board Cool Treats on Pinterest. Finally, it’s feeling pretty warm. I’ve been pinning cool treats for weeks waiting and wanting warmer weather. Summer is the time of year where things get really busy for me work-wise. That makes it go by super quickly. It is also my favorite time of year. It makes… Continue reading Pinteresting: Cool Treats
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I understand that everyone doesn’t love presidents as much as I do, but the story of Harry and Bess Truman’s 1953 road trip is a fun one. I doubt that you’ll read the book, but this article by the same author gives you the flavor of the thing. I always love a good DIY kitchen… Continue reading Links I Like
The Amalgamation
I’ve been asked more than once whether I’d make a chocolate cupcake for President Obama because he is the first black president. Actually, most people who ask that say African-American president. However, considering that I have a website that explores the way that we use food language to describe women, I wasn’t too keen on
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The Decision Point
As I’ve gotten closer, and closer to the present, it has become more of a challenge to figure out how to approach these cupcakes. This is more true for the last two presidents. In the preface to the book The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents, David Holmes says, “No president’s story is complete until his
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Pinteresting: Donuts
Follow Sherlonya’s board Donuts on Pinterest. Now that I’ve made all of the Head of State Cakes (though I still need to post about George W. Bush’s cupcake and President Obama’s Cupcake), I’ve been thinking about my next history meets food project, FLOTUS Donuts. This project will celebrate the First Ladies of the United States.… Continue reading Pinteresting: Donuts
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These sliced playing cards are so dang cute!! If you’ve ever wondered whether it is possible for the human mouth to swoon, you have an answer. Yes. Yes, it is possible. That’s exactly what happened to my mouth when I saw these sweet potato tots. This city guide makes me want to go back… Continue reading Links I Like
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I’ve been making my own granola for years, but I’ve never done it on the stove top before. Bacon Brussels Leek Pizza looks delicious. Adding it to the long list of things to try. Nutella Oatmeal Cookie Shake? Please do tell me more! The last thing I need to do is make Rice Krispie treats,… Continue reading Links I Like