I love Cara's Fancy Cocoa recipe because it's a little spicy and a little sweet and smart and balanced and complex and all the things you could ask for in a glass of cocoa-- sort of like how Cara is spicy and sweet and smart and all the things you could ask for in a friend.
Read MoreInstead of stealing a handful of quiet moments for myself this morning, I forced a handful of quiet moments on my dear husband (who doesn't like mornings OR long walks, especially if you shove them together before a cup of coffee) and the dog (who spent the whole jaunt lunging at birds and squirrels and shadows and her own tail, like a spaz).
Read MoreI know January First is traditionally a time for New Beginnings and New Goals and Reflecting on the Past and Self-Improvement Missions and all that jazz, but let's be honest here... I'm never giving up cake and moving to Nashville in September is enough of a New Beginning and spawned enough introspective assessment to last me well until June.
Read MoreThis chocolate chip cookie recipe is my secret weapon. I know, I know, 'tis the season to get all fancy with the baked goods, but truth be told, I'm a bit of a minimalist when it comes to holiday sweets: I like the tried-and-true classics without the extra fuss.
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