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Merry merry, friends! Popping in for a quick hello and an OMGsogood cookie recipe. I made these over the weekend for a friend’s holiday party and all people could keep saying was “WHAT is in these cookies?!” And then they proceeded to have seconds and thirds, which always makes my heart so happy. So if you’re still in need of a knockout cookie for Santa, this is it.

I’m in the midst of wrapping up work and presents before I head upstate, but wanted to very excitedly remind you all that Read more »

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Despite the fact that it’s been 60 freaking degrees in the city this weekend, the calendar date is still sending me into hibernation mode. The intensely hectic weekdays are probably also playing a role, but most nights all I desire is to come home, curl up with a plate of comforting food and my television obsession of the moment. And as independent of a person I am, this time of year does make me yearn a bit more for Read more »