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December 2011

Ginger Spice Cookies.

December 30, 2011

When I consider a cookie a good one, I look for 2 things. First off, flavor.  Do they have a unique taste that isn’t just a sugar bomb in your mouth?  Check.  The combination of ground ginger and crystallized ginger gives them a subtle kick. Second, they have to be chewy.  I do like a [...]

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Grasshopper Squares.

December 29, 2011

The perfect combination of mint and chocolate. A fudgey topping with a brownie base. Need I say more? Grasshopper Squares from Epicurious. For brownie layer 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter 10 1/2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not extra-bitter or unsweetened and no more than 60% cacao if marked), finely chopped 1 1/2 cups [...]

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Coconut-Orange Snowballs.

December 27, 2011

These little balls of powdered sugar goodness are repeat offenders. You’d think the greatest hits would be the chocolate filled cookies, but I get the most complements for these guys. Coconutty cookies with a hint of orange, they aren’t too heavy or sweet. Just perfect. Coconut-Orange Snowballs. from Epicurious. 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut [...]

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Workout roundup.

December 26, 2011

The highlight of this week was doing an early morning Christmas Day run on the Erie Canal in Rochester.  The trail is beautiful and totally flat, hence my faster pace.  It was such a great way to start the holiday. I’ve got more flat runs to look forward to this week in North Carolina, so [...]

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Pistachio, Raspberry, and White Chocolate Biscotti.

December 26, 2011

  I’ve never been a huge biscotti fan, but these converted me. Was it the chocolate?  Maybe. But the pistachios and dried berries helps things. If the chocolate drizzle is too much, then just go without.  If you’re looking for a less-sweet biscotti you can even omit the white chocolate chips and these will still be a [...]

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Toasted Pecans.

December 23, 2011

I always like to add something a little savory in my holiday goodie bags. In the past, I would make a huge batch of Rob’s Chex Mix, but it’s quite a production.  Wanting to make something that took less effort, I came across this recipe for my grandma’s toasted pecans and tried them out as [...]

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