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2011 Wrap Up

December 31, 2011
shellywest

I don't do this very often but I'm going to make this post be about my life instead of food (don't worry. I'[...]

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Corn Pancakes

December 30, 2011
shellywest

As a stocking stuffer, I received a GIANT tub of Michigan maple syrup which, could not have come at a better[...]

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Easy Vegan Pad Thai

December 28, 2011
shellywest

Okay, so after having an epic cooking marathon this past weekend for Christmas, I've been feeling a bit less[...]

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Cranberry and Pecan Cheese ball Pops

December 27, 2011
shellywest

So my stepmother has a "Cake Ball" (if you've never heard of cakeballs...oh goodness! You need to get your h[...]

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Chocolate Pizzas

December 24, 2011
shellywest

These pizzas have it all: gooey marshmallows, salty peanuts, sweet chocolate, and juicy cherries. My mother[...]

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Peanut Butter Clusters

December 22, 2011
shellywest

I was introduced to these cookies a few years ago by a lady who lived at my parents' house for awhile. She's[...]

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Hazelnut Shortbread with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

December 21, 2011
shellywest

I am now into day three of my holiday vacation and it's about time I made some Christmas sweets already! I'm[...]

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Cranberry Goat Cheese Breakfast Bake

December 20, 2011
shellywest

So Christmas came early this year.I decided to buy myself a new camera for all the hard work I've put in thi[...]

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Gingerbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing

December 12, 2011
shellywest

To celebrate finishing my first exam of finals week, I dedicated my afternoon to baking festive goods an[...]

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Homemade Pretzel Bread

December 7, 2011
shellywest

This is the time of year where I go from class to work then studying then bed EVERYDAY so cooking gets put o[...]

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Vegan Chocolate Stout Beer Cupcakes

December 6, 2011
shellywest

I feel like I haven't baked since summer. With school and work and homework I always find time to make somet[...]

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Retro Recipe: Spiced Orange Apple Cider

December 4, 2011
shellywest

Woah, where to begin? It's been over two weeks since my last post but I promise I have good excuses for this[...]

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Miniature Strawberry and Cream Cheese Danishes

November 21, 2011
shellywest

Sometimes I get weird cravings...like I'm preganant (I'M NOT) or I've been in a foreign country and am being[...]

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Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy

November 20, 2011
shellywest

In an attempt to try out some vegetarian gravy recipes BEFORE I feed it to my entire extended family [for Th[...]

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Spaetzle with Swiss Cheese and Shallots

November 17, 2011
shellywest

If there is anything a German can do, it's drink and eat.... and I'm German. Like all and only German (my la[...]

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Broccoli Two Ways: Cheddar Broccoli Soup and Mashed Broccoli Potatoes

November 15, 2011
shellywest

So the broccoli at the Farmer's Market are currently pieces of art for which I decided I needed to own them[...]

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Sweet Almond Bread

November 14, 2011
shellywest

I'm straight up addicted to my bread maker again. After pulling it out last week to make the Fall Focaccia[...]

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Edamame Pesto

November 13, 2011
shellywest

This is a high protein, low calorie recipe. Just what every vegetarian needs in their lives (well.. for the[...]

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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Whiskey Glazed Pecans

November 8, 2011
shellywest

If you haven't noticed, I've bought into the shop local and cook seasonally fad (mmmm fresh produce!) so if[...]

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Fall Focaccia

November 6, 2011
shellywest

If this hasn't been brought up before, I am a vintage shopping addict. I am a loyal customer of Goodwill's 5[...]

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Vegan Strawberries and Cream Tartlets

November 3, 2011
shellywest

These things are really freaking adorable. Miniature pies that you get to hog all to yourself? Genius! And t[...]

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Acorn Squash stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta

October 30, 2011
shellywest

I'm a bit of a pack rat (<---understatement) and although this is highly frowned on, it does have it's[...]

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General Tao Tofu

October 28, 2011
shellywest

As I keep mentioning, I've got loads of produce I'm still in the process of consuming so here is another dis[...]

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Crispy Butternut Squash

October 26, 2011
shellywest

So I don't know how it is where you are at but our Farmer's Market here in the Midwest has been LOADED the p[...]

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Salted Caramel Micchiato Popcorn balls

October 23, 2011
shellywest

Think starbuck's caramel machiatto latte meets light and fluffy fall traditions? These guys are perfect f[...]

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