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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Colleen — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:31:20 +0000

Check out this totally drool-worthy photo shoot of Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies from Call Me Cupcake. Talk about some amazing cookies and drop-dead gorgeous photographs!

FYI family, I’m in charge of baking cookies for Thanksgiving – currently bookmarking this!

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Apple Picking Season

Colleen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:32:32 +0000

I went apple picking last week and it was a really nice afternoon outside. The weather was perfect, super sunny with a clear blue sky and just warm enough (but still fallish). Not sure why I do this, but every year I always bring home a ridiculous amount of apples, like I’m a squirrel stocking up for winter. Unfortunately I’ve been so busy this week that I haven’t made any desserts yet. I did, however, make my favorite butternut squash & apple soup recipe (via Simply Recipes) since it’s so quick but still haven’t gotten to eat any! As soon as it cooled I had to run to the shop and print way into the night. Hoping to make some apple crisp this weekend…

{images shown via my iPhone}

Busy as a Bee

Colleen — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:52:33 +0000

I’ve known for about a month or so that I’ve needed to have my holiday product ready to go for the beginning of fall, but somehow the month of September snuck by me. All of the sudden, I’ve got to work my you-know-what off in the next two weeks to design, print, and package to prepare for the holiday season. I’m also in a wedding next weekend for two of my favorite people, and have a bridal shower in three weeks for my cousin and dear friend, and am fitting in all the to-do’s for those events with all of my design work. I’m finding at the end of this week that I need more hands, more time in the day, and more of my brain to accomplish it all. Somehow in the nuttiness that is this type of work, the type where I’m working all hours of the day (and late into the night), I have so much creativity (more so than usual) and enjoy “riding the wave” while it lasts.

(Oh, and on a personal side note… I decided to train for a half marathon at the end of October, just because I apparently like having too many things to prepare for and accomplish.)

I have a few exciting things to share with you all next week, a project dear to my heart and some tiny but big news (for me, at least). Can’t wait to tell you all… hope you have a restful weekend, lovely readers!
- Colleen

PS: Hot cocoa and soup-making season have begun at our house! I’ve been having a cup of homemade cocoa as my treat at the end of a long day.

The Most Gorgeous of Cakes

Colleen — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:14:12 +0000

I think I’ve found my perfect cake (which belongs to seven spoons). Oh dear… is it possible to fall in love with a dessert?

{image shown belongs to seven spoons; found via bird & banner}

Almond Banana Muffins

Colleen — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:55:51 +0000

With the craziness of the fair behind me, I’m anxious to bake. These muffins look like they might do the trick!

Almond Meal Banana Muffins (via Honest Fare)

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Pink Rainbow Cake

Colleen — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:08:53 +0000

I haven’t baked a cake in quite some time and I’d love to try making this one for a loved one’s birthday (hmm… who’s birthday is next, so I can have an excuse to make this and eat it!). I love the idea of varying the shades of the cake itself and will be making it with all natural food coloring (after reading what food dyes are made of and how they can affect you). Found via simplesong.

{images shown belong to Call Me Cupcake}

Dutch Pancake

Colleen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:10:31 +0000

I’ve been curious to branch out from my usual pancake recipe, and this one looks mighty good. Would love to add some fruit to it as well. Recipe via 3191 Miles Apart.

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Quail Eggs ~ La Tartine Gourmande

Colleen — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:18:48 +0000

These gorgeous and colorful photos are definitely getting me excited for spring and Easter! Even though it’s still freezing outside, I know spring is coming, it has to be…

{images shown belong to La Tartine Gourmande}

Roasted Root Vegetables

Colleen — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:01:26 +0000

Who knew root vegetables could photograph so well? Photography by Sunday Suppers. Reminds me of an unbelieveable roasted root vegetable platter we did for Christmas from my favorite, Jamie Oliver. Definitely a must-try recipe.

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Heart Brownies

Colleen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:46:46 +0000

This might be a week late (with the hearts and all) but I’d still love to make this. Brownies are one of my top ten weaknesses.

White and Dark Heart Brownies (via Smitten Kitchen)

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