Jarhead

While deciding over what to have for dessert, I heard someone in the near background say – “finish strong” – so I did and ordered all the available desserts half wishing they had more.  I have been obsessed with desserts in a jar for the past year (particularly cakes in a jar).  I tried baking them in the jar (then holding my breath hoping the jar doesn’t explode), baking the cake in a pan then layering...

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Hamburger Heaven

Though most often associated with fast food and caloric content that brings a tear to one’s eye, there’s so much more to hamburgers. Think about it: a hamburger is simple. It’s ground up cow between bread. Then again, a hamburger is complex. The right combination of herbs in the mix, or a touch of sauce gives endless possibilities for preparation to tempt even the snootiest food critics. The hamburger is many things;...

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