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You Can Never Have Enough Pickles

January 25, 2019January 20, 2019 Nicolle

I’ve always loved pickles – by themselves straight out of the jar, sliced on sandwiches, diced on hoagies, and diced in egg salad. Most of my life, I enjoyed the Claussen brand of pickles. You can find them in the … Continue reading You Can Never Have Enough Pickles

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Garden Planning 2019

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 Nicolle

Winter has definitely arrived in Philly. January 21 will be the coldest day yet (this year) with a scheduled high of 17 degrees Celsius!!! The ground will be frozen and it seems like it has been forever since I’ve been … Continue reading Garden Planning 2019

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All About My Books 2018

January 1, 2019January 20, 2019 Nicolle

**2018 READING STATS** This wonderful survey was put together by The Perpetual Page Turnerand I thought it would be fun to fill it out. There are some sections left blank because they don’t apply. Enjoy! Number Of Books You Read: … Continue reading All About My Books 2018

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Sweet Potato Cookies

November 29, 2018January 20, 2019 Nicolle

If you like delicious, cakey cookies then you will love these. Continue reading Sweet Potato Cookies

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A Year of Wine with GaryVee

September 22, 2018November 29, 2018 Nicolle

I’m baaaaccck! Have you missed me? I’ve missed you! I figured there’s no better way to write my way back into your lives than to talk about wine! Today, I picked up my 12th box of wines curated by Gary … Continue reading A Year of Wine with GaryVee

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Wine, Chocolate, and Blackberries

January 1, 2017 Nicolle

I’m happy to say that my final baking projects of 2016 all included something I had not used or made before. One of my favorite things about cooking and baking is trying something new and finding out the recipe worked. … Continue reading Wine, Chocolate, and Blackberries

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Dulce de Leche Brownies

November 28, 2016November 26, 2016 Nicolle

When I made the dulce de leche for the mocha caramel cookies, I ended up having quite a bit left over. The recipe I used says dulce de leche will keep for a month in the fridge, but I didn’t … Continue reading Dulce de Leche Brownies

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Giving Thanks in 2016

November 26, 2016November 27, 2016 Nicolle

Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday of the entire year because it is all about coming together with those you love and enjoying delicious food. I traveled down to DC again this year to cook this wonderful feast with … Continue reading Giving Thanks in 2016

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Lemon Thyme and Mocha Caramel Cookies

November 20, 2016November 20, 2016 Nicolle

This past Saturday, the weekend before Thanksgiving, I finally started baking season. Epicurious has a wonderful Holiday Handbook out this year and both of these cookies are twists on the classic sugar cookie. Lemon Thyme Cookies with a Lemon Glaze … Continue reading Lemon Thyme and Mocha Caramel Cookies

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Garden Adventures 2016

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 Nicolle

I absolutely love gardening! I never thought these words would come out of my mouth when I was growing up. Last year was the first time I planted my own garden, and it was such a success that I know … Continue reading Garden Adventures 2016

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