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Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Valentine Fairy Cookies

Posted in Recipes at 2:43 pm by Ann

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We tried out a new cookie recipe this year for Valentine’s Day, and we think humans and fairies will enjoy them. more »

Mon, Dec 24, 2012

Peppermint Cream Pie

Posted in Recipes at 1:25 pm by Ann

Peppermint Cream Pie

Would you like a splendid Christmas dessert? Well, we can’t deliver this, ready-made, to you — but have we got a recipe for you! more »

Wed, Aug 29, 2012

Chocolate Cheese Croissants

Posted in Recipes at 8:14 am by Ann

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Lucy had a special request for her sixth birthday party: her favorite homemade cheese croissants. But wait, it gets better: they’ve got chocolate in them. more »

Sun, Aug 26, 2012

Peter Rabbit’s Currant Buns

Posted in Education, Recipes at 3:37 pm by Ann

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We couldn’t find a local bakery to help us sample the currant buns Peter Rabbit’s mother buys, so we made our own. more »

Sun, Jan 8, 2012

The best granola

Posted in Recipes at 5:40 pm by Ann

The best granola

This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. more »

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

Roasted cinnamon ice cream

Posted in Recipes at 4:33 pm by Ann

Roasted Cinnamon Ice Cream

This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. more »

Sun, Jun 19, 2011

Sconerific

Posted in Recipes at 9:30 pm by Ann

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I have a confession to make: I’ve only tried one, single recipe for scones. But when they’re this good, who needs experimentation? more »

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Best yellow cake ever

Posted in Recipes at 9:01 pm by Ann

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We had a joint birthday party for the girls this weekend for grandparents, godparents, and other adult friends in their lives. It was a lot of fun, but one of the highlights for Mama was finally settling on the ultimate scratch-made yellow cake recipe! more »

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Double dark-chocolate shortbread

Posted in Recipes at 11:37 am by Ann

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I believe this is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever invented myself — and it’s not half bad, if I do say so. more »

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

“Great News Cookies”

Posted in Recipes at 10:04 pm by Ann

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Let me introduce you to my favorite cookie from my favorite cookbook, and the special nickname Lucy has given them. more »

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

It’s not an Egg McMuffin recipe. Really.

Posted in Recipes at 6:45 am by Ann

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To celebrate reaching my goal weight (hooray!), I thought I’d share my favorite sandwich these days. We call it “The Mama Special.” more »

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Spider cookies, 2010 edition

Posted in Recipes at 10:37 pm by Ann

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Last year, our spider cookies were a hit, but this year I invented some extra creepiness! So I’m updating you with the recipe and a few simple modifications. more »

Sat, Oct 9, 2010

Pecan slab pie with chocolate and bourbon

Posted in Recipes at 7:48 pm by Ann

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Last weekend, we attended the wedding of some good friends of ours — with the most well-organized potluck reception I’ve ever experienced. We brought pie to feed 64. more »

Sun, Jan 10, 2010

German pancake

Posted in Recipes at 9:43 pm by Ann

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I’ve finally landed on a recipe for a baked pancake that lives up to the standard of the classic German Pancake from Walker Brothers — and figured how to get it out of the pan easily. more »

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Spider cookies

Posted in Recipes at 7:34 pm by Ann

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You know it’s Halloween at the Boyds’ house when we start eating bugs. more »

 
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