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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars with Pistachios: #CreativeCookieExchange

May 22, 2018 By Laura 1 Comment

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars with Pistachios

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars with Pistachios are a delicious springtime treat that are perfect for serving at your Memorial Day BBQ–or any outdoor party. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing in this post. Keep reading to see what the other Creative Cookie Exchange members baked for a late spring… 

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Red Currant Glazed Pork Chops

July 16, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

Red Currant Glazed Pork Chops

Red Currant Glazed Pork Chops are a scrumptious, simple and elegant way to make the most of the short but delicious red currant season! This post was sponsored by Hurst’s Berry Farm, who sent me some fabulous fresh red currants to create a recipe with, and all opinions are my own. You know how sometimes you make a meal,… 

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Strawberry Rhubarb Meringues: #CreativeCookieExchange

January 21, 2014 By Laura 15 Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Meringue Cookies

Tonight Sammy and I decided that the best thing in the world would be to take a cruise from Miami, through the Panama Canal, to San Diego–eating our way through ports all along eastern and western Mexico the whole way. She thought it sounded like heaven. How many 7 year olds do you know with… 

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Great Grandma Kelly’s Jam Cake

March 10, 2009 By Laura 14 Comments

Admit it, you think this is my great grandmother’s jam cake. Oh no my friend, this is my grandmother’s great grandmother’s jam cake. My mom and I did the math and we are figuring this recipe is at least 130 years old. And this is the best part, check out what my mom emailed me… 

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Filed Under: bundt cakes, buttermilk, cakes, jam, strawberries

Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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