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French Apple Tart
Thinly sliced apples over a flaky crust, finished off with an apricot glaze – this tart is really something special. And truth be told, I was looking for a reason to use this new-to-me rectangular tart pan!
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Mummer’s Parade 2026
Happy New Year! More photos behind the cut.
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Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Mummer's Day Parade, Mummers, New Year's Day, South Philly
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Apple Pear Tart
After baking dozens of cookies for Christmas, a meat pie, and a turkey the size of a Volkswagen – I decided to make a tart. Good way to empty out the fruit bowl on the kitchen table and have something … Continue reading
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Parson Brown
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Caturday
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Merry Christmas!
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Filled Butter Cookies
Okay, so the Apricot Rugelach wasn’t the last cookie recipe for the season – but this is what happens when I can’t sleep. May as well be productive, right? These are simple butter cookies with a jam filling, dipped in … Continue reading
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Apricot Rugelach
Last cookie recipe of the season. I thought I’d put it up today to give folks the weekend to bake if they are so inclined. These cookies are a wonderful addition to my holiday cookie tins, they’re easy to make, … Continue reading
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Chocolate Espresso Cookies
Every holiday cookie tin needs a really good chocolate cookie. This chocolate espresso cookie has melted chocolate and espresso powder in the batter, and is topped off with chocolate chips. It’s the perfect symphony of chocolate and coffee!
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Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate cookies, cookies, espresso
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