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Being A Teenager’s Mom

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Ok so its not as bad as it seems. So far. I know that when I was 14 I was boy crazy and sad that I never had a boyfriend and wasn’t in with the popular crowd. I’d also be moving to a new school district that helped a little, at least grades wise. I [...]

Amo la Cottura Italiana! I Love Italian Cooking!

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I really had no expectations when i walked into my first gourmet Italian cooking class this past weekend. Its a required class to get my culinary artistry certification. I hoped I would like it I have always loved to make Italian things at home so I went to class optimistic. First things first, its such [...]

Paradise…Carved?

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I can’t even find the word for how much I love my Garde Manger class. The kicker? it was only the first class! But its pure artistry. And the best part is there is no sweating involved. Well that might not be true we have ice carving in a few weeks and I might work [...]

Garde Manger

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Garde Manger (Gar-mon-jay, soft “j”), is the art of cold food presentation. Its completely reliant on art and is a pinnacle in the quest to excel in culinary artistry. This area focuses on the cold stuff though, from fruits and veggies to ice carving and cold soups. This class is what I have on Friday [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Got Yummy?

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I got the prize I won from a photo contest recently. I already ate the caramel corn. Might be the best gift basket ever.

Orange Crush Cupcakes

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Mmm I bet you can smell the orange! These Orange Crush Cupcakes are the first of the three monthly themed cupcakes I do and this month I chose pop, that is soda to you southern folks! I did end up putting some straight buttercream in the center of the cakes too so there is a [...]