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Category Archives: winter holiday

Penuche Fudge: Treat Number Four

I didn’t mean to abandon you and your holiday treat needs. Treat number four was delayed by an unfortunate turn of events that left me with two treats that didn’t quite turn out, and NO BUTTER. I tried to find a treat that didn’t require butter, but then I came to my senses and went […]

Posted 19 December 2010 | dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,

Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread: Treat Number Three

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread. And then he ate it all. Seriously. I made this yesterday afternoon. When I peeled back the foil today this is what I found. A few more minutes, and I would have been taking pictures of crumbs. I […]

Posted 10 December 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   vegetarian   winter holiday | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Pomegranate Cherry Pâte de Fruit: Treat Number Two

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: pâte de fruit! Or fruit jellies, as those of us who are not fancy-schmancy like to say. These jewel-toned beauties have a voluptuous, ripe flavor, and look lovely on a little plate at a party. I like to cut them small (1 inch […]

Posted 08 December 2010 | dessert   kid stuff   winter holiday | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,

Gingerbread: Treat Number One

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Gingerbread! I’m so excited to bring you the Twelve Treats of Christmas this December! Between now and December 25th, I am going to feature twelve holiday goodies. Some traditional, some modern, all delicious. Great to give neighbors, friends, and (let’s be honest), eat […]

Posted 06 December 2010 | baked goods   dessert   winter holiday | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,