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Tag Archives: chocolate
Chocolate Cherry Muffins
Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. Of course, they are both very tasty on their own, but put them together and they are truly a match made in heaven. The marriage of the two has given us the Black … Continue reading
Homemade: Chocolate Lip Balm
The chocolate you choose makes a big difference in the finished product. You want to use something with a high percentage of cacao in it. I used a 70% bittersweet for one batch, and a semi-sweet chocolate bar for another. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Homemade
Tagged beeswax, chocolate, homemade, lip balm, Valentine's Day
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Monday Recap: Icy Edition
I thought I would start the week by doing an update on recent projects I’ve been working on. And let me say that while we were fortunate to escape much of the snow that blanketed the U.S. last week, we … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening, Photography, Soap
Tagged art, cactus, chocolate, homemade, houseplants, ice, Photography, seed starting, soap
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2013 Top 5 Reader Favorites
It’s always fun to see what folks are reading here on my blog. When I first started it, I had no idea if anyone would even be reading it. I generally write about things that interest me, and I never … Continue reading
Spelt Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I love baking with spelt. It’s higher in protein and fiber than whole wheat, and it has a mild and sweet taste. It can be used in many quick bread recipes to replace white or unbleached flour. No need to … Continue reading