Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Instead of making traditional pumpkin pie this year for Thanksgiving, I'm gonna try this recipe for pumpkin cheesecake.  Half my family likes pumpkin pie and the other half doesn't, but we all love cheesecake.  Does that mean the whole family will like pumpkin cheesecake?  

Ingredients (recipe from allrecipes.com)

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground cloves

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.

Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

 I made my graham cracker crust by following a recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.  If you don't have this cookbook you can also find the recipe online at http://www.bhg.com/recipe/desserts/graham-cracker-crust/.

Here's the first layer.

Instead of using separate spices, I just used 3/4 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice for the pumpkin flavored layer.  I poured the pumpkin layer on top of the first layer and put the cheesecake in the oven to bake.

The Results...
Did everyone like this pumpkin cheesecake?  Almost everyone did.  My husband and I thought it was very good.  This was my little girls' favorite dessert.  We also had apple and cherry pie, but their favorite was this pumpkin cheesecake.  My son was the only one that didn't like this cheesecake, but he told me he doesn't like ANYTHING with pumpkin in it.  He won't eat pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie and now he can add pumpkin cheesecake to his list.  If you do like pumpkin and cheesecake than I think you'll really like Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake.  It was rich and creamy like you'd expect and the pumpkin layer was very mild compared to eating pumpkin pie.  Although my son would disagree, the rest of us thought this was a great holiday recipe and we would definitely eat it again.

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Pink Pecan Pie Macarons

"What does Fall mean to you?... Does fall mean Thanksgiving, or deep cinnamon flavour, are apples your calling or do falling leaves announce the season to you? Or then, is it the warm comfort and luxury of hot cocoa or warm spiced cider?"
-Mactweets

l'Automne. Quite simply my favourite season of the year, when the river valley is an explosion of reds and golds, and the sunny but crisp days mean

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Pa Tong Goh (Deep-fried dough stick)

Many cultures have dishes made by deep frying dough of one form or another.  Pa Tong Goh or Deep-fried dough stick is a You tiao in Chinese are popular breakfast foods in Chinese culture. They are 2 different taste in Thailand are savory and oily in taste and sweet taste. The texture is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with large cavernous holes.  Pa Tong Goh or Deep fried dough are normally eaten as an accompaniment for rice congee or soy milk and all hot drink in the morning for Thailand.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 cup of warm water
• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil (for mix)
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of sugar
• 2 tsp of baking soda  
• 1 tsp ammonia
• 2 cups of vegetable oil for fry

Preparations:

1. Dissolve the salt, baking soda and alum in the water. 
2. Mix the water and flour into a dough.  Let stand for 15 minutes, then clean your hands and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough on an oiled surface and roll into a shot strip. 
4. Cut into short strips. Press two strips together and roll them lengthwise.
5. Heat the oil and add the dough sticks, a few at a time, and deep-fry, stirring constantly, until golden brown. 
6. Drain well and serve warm with rice congee or soy milk and all hot drink.

   

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Khao Tou (Stir Sweetness Sun Dried Rice)

Khao Tou is a Thai dessert made from rice, the rest eating.  By make them to the rice mill and then dried thoroughly.  Mix of water with sugar and shredded coconut together. Add roasted rice and stir to first sort mold insert pot.  Baking with smoke fragrant candle and Jasmine flower.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sun dried steamed rice.
• 1 cup Sugar Palm
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• ½ cup water
• Fragrant Candle
• Jasmine flower

How to cook:

1. Bring sun dried steamed rice to roast until turn to yellow and crispy and ground thoroughly. 
2. You should separate out the rough ground and pounded it again.
3. Mix sugar palm, shredded coconut, water and ground rice in a big pan, picking up scent and heat,
4. Continue stirring until shredded coconut sticky well.
5. Poor the roasted rice into pan and stir to combine to raise.
6. Preparing the mold with oil make easy to bring dessert out from mold and made it clearly see the pattern.
7. Mold the dessert into a ball size fit with a mold and press firmly and strike out of mold until finish.
8. Bring all the “Khao Tou” keep in a pot (must big enough)
9. Add jasmine flower in the pot and turn candles light and place on top of the Khao tou and blow off fragrant candle and then cover the pot.
10. Leave it over the night.

   

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Salapao Thod (Deep fried Salapao)

Deep fried Salapao is Chinese style breakfast type at most will be sold in the morning on the street food in conjunction with deep-fried dough stick.  As a snack serving with hot coffee, hot tea, and soy milk.  The taste should be crispy outside and chewy inside. Present we can found some at night on the street food also. 

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of all purpose flour
• 350 g of palm sugar
• 3 cups of water
• 2 tsp of yeast
• 1 tsp of salt
• ½  tsp of baking soda
• 1 tbsp of ammonia
• oil for fry

Preparation:

1. Mix flour with baking soda and sift it then add yeast and leave it on the rest plate.
2. In other blow mix sugar, salt and ammonia to water, stir it until it melt and mix well.
3. Pour mixed flour into then knead it until it mix well. Leave it for 4 hours.
4. Sculpt flour to round shape and press it then fry it in hot oil for a while or until it changes color to brown.
5. Serve hot with hot drink.

   

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Funny Thanksgiving Quotes, Video, Cartoons and Food Posts

Enjoy some Thanksgiving humor along with more delectable recipes to make your mouth water waiting for the next holiday.

From Denny:  Funny Thanksgiving quotes, a funny Thanksgiving dance video, funny Thanksgiving cartoons, an hilarious post featuring fighting turkeys with captions, another funny post about the infamous Gluttony Pants now in holiday fashion -  and lots of great food. What more could you ask for after a great meal while cruising the web? Uh... maybe a waist extender for my pants? Oh, yeah... but the food was soooo good! :)

And a few serious gratitude posts to round out the season...

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone, and hope you enjoy your holiday!


Funny posts:

Funny Holiday Fashion: Gluttony Pants - Get the latest holiday clothing to ensure comfortable holiday feasting.

21 Funny Thanksgiving Fighting Turkey Photos

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Monday Lite: Late Night Jokes, Thanksgiving and TSA Cartoons - 22 Nov 2010

Funny Thanksgiving Quotes - Cheeky Quote Day! 25 Nov 2009

5 Funny Thanksgiving Quotes, Photos

Geeky Girl Gone Wild: Happy Thanksgiving Dance!

Editorial Cartoons Roundup 28 Nov 2009


And a few serious posts:

A Man In Love - A true story of just how far a man will go to survive when he is in love during war time. A Thanksgiving holiday poem.

A Prayer of Wisdom From An Unknown Confederate Soldier

How Does Gratitude Unlock the Fullness of Life?

                                             
                                                             Emeril's Brined Turkey



Thanksgiving Food:

Chef Emeril Cooks Holiday Menu: 7 Delicious Recipes - Cook your holiday feast with favorite chef Emeril Lagasse.

6 Easy Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes and Gravy, Roasting Tips and Advice

8 Cajun Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes, BBQ Turkey, Deep Fry Turkey, Roasting Tips

Chicago Chef Jimmy Bannos Cajun Thanksgiving Menu of 12 Recipes

Chef Paul Deen: Easy Holiday Cola-Basted Ham, Cranberry Sauce - Check out a simple recipe that is always a bit hit with family and friends during the holiday season.

Chef Lidia Bastianich: Easy Italian Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chef Lidia Bastianich shares Italian holiday cookies from her childhood.

Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Donut Muffins - Martha Stewart shares a couple of her holiday recipes of what else you can make with that iconic autumnal food: pumpkin.

Chef Thomas Keller: Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes - Check out one of best chefs in America and a wonderful brunch menu for the holidays.

Easy Holiday Pasta From Chef Michael Chiarello - Check out some easy holiday ideas using pasta to make a spectacular and tasty meal sure to impress everyone - 3 recipes.

Fall Comfort Food NYC Chef Style: Braised Osso Buco, Risotto, Salad - Check out how to make Italian comfort food in an hour, all done in the oven - 3 recipes.

Pumpkin Risotto, Crispy Bread Soffritto, and Pumpkin Chile Recipes

Unusual Exotic Thanksgiving Menu, Poll on Turkey Vs. Sides Debate


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Khao Tang Naa Tang (Rice Crackers with Prawn Sauce)

Khao Tang Naa Tang within the meaning of the ancient rice stick frying pan or pot bottom, and then shovel out to dry Stored for a long review. And bring out the shovel and sliced.  Dry under sun dried fried sliced to the rising swell.  Thai Style Rice Crackers served with Prawn Sauce is a Thai snack.  it’s crisp Rice Crackers and serve with a little spicy and sweet sauce.  Most we take on a classic party dish.

Ingredients:

• 300 g rice cracker
• ½ cup minced pork
• ½ cup minced prawn
• 1¾ cups coconut milk
• ¼ cup ground roasted peanut
• 1 dried red spur chili, seeded and soaked in water
• 1 tbsp  finely sliced garlic
• 1 tsp finely sliced coriander root
• 1 tbsp finely sliced shallot
• 1 chopped coriander plant
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 – 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 cups cooking oil, for deep-frying

Preparation: for Rice Crackers 

1. Bring the rest of cooked rice press in the round or square molding as you desired. 
2. And bring to dry under the sun 1-2 days and then fried in hot oil.
3. Preheat the oil over medium heat. Fry the rice crackers a few pieces at a time. 
4. Turn to brown on both sides, remove and drain.

Preparation: for Sauce

1. Pound the garlic, coriander root, dried chili and pepper finely.
2. Bring the coconut milk to the boil over medium heat. 
3. When a film of oil surfaces, add the coriander paste and sauté until fragrant. 
4. Add minced prawns and pork, stir to combine and cooked through.
5. Season to taste with sugar and fish sauce, stir well. 
6. When the mixture returns to the boil, stir in peanut and shallots. 
7. Remove from the heat, sprinkle fresh coriander over the top. 
8. Serve with fried rice crackers or toast.

   

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Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 17 Nov 2010

Check out news, opinion, silly political humor and funny cartoons, jokes, recipes, poetry, photography, science, spiritual thoughts and great quotes.

From Denny:   The year just marches on, doesn't it?  This is a roundup of the past three weeks of various posts.  Oh, how I wish I had the time to write more science posts as I do enjoy being curious about my world.  If it were not for the tense political times requiring constant attention I'd be off writing about art, science, poetry, lots of food,  photography and total humor.

With all the tough economic times it seems like we all have to stay on top of our politicians to get the very best from them.  These days with so much in flux economically, politically, rogue countries struggling to become nuclear states and the last gasps of terrorist organizations still rearing their ugly little heads, I'm focused on writing mostly news.  Like you, I long for a time when Life is easier and a lot more enjoyable.  Those times will come again.  Try to be patient.  And while you are being patient, keep your foot in the backs of your politicians, making them crystal clear aware of what you voted for is what you expect to be delivered.  Game on! :)

The Social Poets:

House Democrats Reshuffle, Rangel Found Guilty - Find out the latest of who is heading up the Democratic leadership to battle the Republicans for the next two years.

Rising Rage Over Airport Scanners and Pat Downs - Dont Touch My Junk Video and how airport scanners pose a serious public health risk to millions.

American and World Politics Humor - 13 Nov 2010 - Midterm election shellacking, President Bush, G-20 summit, new orange House Speaker and crazy Tea Party cartoons and a cute dancing political cat.

Friday Lite: Latest Late Nite Jokes and Videos - 12 Nov 2010 - Latest jokes about the midterm election shellacking, funny videos, a Cee Lo Green music video from Colbert.

The Heart Remembers: Veterans Day poem Libations Friday On A Thursday - 11 Nov 2010 - Honoring the life of others as well as our own.

Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss Talks About Midterm Shellacking - Check out the interesting stories from history of how other Presidents responded when handed their heads by the voters in a midterm election.

Late Nite Jokes and Funny Videos - 2 Nov 2010 - Comics have fun lampooning the campaign process. Get Dennys Predictions for what happens next into the 2010 election.

Women, And Their Civil Rights, Abused By Tea Party Activists - A conservative Tea Party Rand Paul supporter attacks a MoveOn protester by stomping on her head. What the Democratic Party needs to do to get back the female vote.

American Midterms and World Politics Cartoons - 30 Oct 2010 - Negative campaign ads were never so much fun to lampoon as cartoonists are enjoying this political season.

Jon Stewart Interviews Obama Economic Advisor - Check out the latest from the Obama economic advisor about the state of the American economy.

Americans Lose Jobs Twice As Fast As Immigrants Gain Jobs - In the 2009 jobs report, immigrants gained 656,000 jobs while native-born Americans lost 1.2 million.

Prez Obama Interviews At The Daily Show With Jon Stewart - Check out the class act of the President talking with Jon Stewart.

Why Women Are Not Inspired to Vote Right Now - Find out what is bothering women voters about this midterm election season.

Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 25 Oct 2010 - Check out news, political opinion, political humor and funny cartoons, recipes, poetry, funny posts, photography, science, spiritual thoughts and great quotes.

American and World Economy Cartoons - 24 Oct 2010 - Check out the national mind and opinions of our economy through the eyes of cartoonists.

American Political Season - 23 Oct 2010 - This sure is a mean - and more competitive than usual - political season.

Friday Lite: Funny Elvira Spoofs I Am Not A Witch Ad - Where Halloween humor meets political humor in America.

Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 21 Oct 2010

Roundup of Late Nite Jokes and Videos - 18 Oct 2010 - Check out this week's late night jokes, latest cartoons, funniest video clips from Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.

American Economy and Crazy World Politics - 16 Oct 2010 - To our politicians: the nation's cartoonists are watching you... Check out their latest opinions about the state of the economy, the current election season and world politics.

Chilean Miners Video: All 33 Miners As They Emerged From Mine and More - Listen to rescued miner Mario talk about getting out more Love in the world.

Monday Lite: Roundup of Late Night Jokes and Videos - 11 Oct 2010

American Economy and Crazy Politics - 9 Oct 2010 - Check out this week's latest political humor from the nation's cartoonists. The Tea Party wins hands down on the most talked about this election season.

Poem From God - Libations Friday 8 Oct 2010 - Even God has a sense of humor about how to handle repeated rejection. Take a look.

Beautiful Illustrated Quotations:

A Poem Of Remembrance - Honoring the life of others as well as our own. A love poem for Veterans Day, a memorial poem.

Numerology: Whats So Unusual About The Date 10-10-2010? - Check out some fun facts about the numberology of special dates and the month of October.

How Do You Fit Into The Universe? - A simple spiritual technique to help train the ego effortlessly.

Inspiring Quotes About Dealing With Rejection - Some great advice from famous people about handling rejection.

11 Inspiring Quotes and Poem About Dealing With Rejection - Check out this mind food when you need to pick yourself back up from rejection.

17 Short Beautiful Love Poems - Enjoy some beautiful short poems about our favorite subject: Love - from classic poets of the past as well as today. Many are perfect for use in a greeting card.

What Do You Feel About Love? - Do you have your own personal definition of Love?

Meditative Moon Photos - The moon continues to fascinate humanity - and creative photographers.

7 Thoughtful Quotes About The Future - Enjoy these reflections upon how we think about our future.

A Healing Spiritual Poem: Waking The Day - Spiritual symbolism is all around us in our daily life, ready to help heal and balance.

Ancient Healing Oil: Sandalwood - Modern technology life can be stressful and counter productive to spiritual growth. Try this essential oil to bring balance into your life.

Dennys Funny Quotes:

Life Is Funny Cartoons - 13 Nov 2010 - Enjoy the cracked minds of these cartoonists today as they explore the lives and thoughts of everyone around them.

Funny Video: Colbert Mocks Bush Memoir Decision Points - Colbert enjoys the presidential memoir - a real page-turner.

Funny Video: Potty Training Your Sloth - Check out real life humor of how to potty train a very slow sloth.

Video: 10 Funniest and Seriously Trippy Cereal Ads - Check out some funny demented cereal ads over the decades - and how your mind has been secretly brainwashed to buy their products as adults.

Funny Video: Jon Stewart Mocks Really Negative Campaign Ads - Lots of voter anger aimed at both political parties, especially from these negative campaign ads choking the air waves every election.

Funny Video: Jon Stewart - How Republicans Prepare to Take Back Power - Stewart supporters oppose Republican takeover of our government.

Funny God Versus Satan Joke: Its All In The Creation - Come get a grin as God and Satan duke it out over who helps or hurts humanity.

Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 25 Oct 2010

Funny Work Cartoons - 25 Oct 2010 - When your life does not seem to be quite all together - get a grin to make your day good again.

Funny Video: Scientists Study Drugged Spiders - Check out the crazy antics of these drugged spiders.

Funny Photos: Voraciously Hungry Birds - Check out some startling photos of birds as they catch some unusual finds for their dinner tables - complete with irreverent commentary.

Visual Insights:

Music Video: Cee Lo Green Performs On Colbert Report - Colbert has some fun with popular musician Cee Lo Greene.

Best Of Funny Halloween Cartoons - 26 Oct 2010 - Get a laugh at the cracked minds of some funny cartoonists this Halloween season.

Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 25 Oct 2010

Art and Music Videos: Chinese Painting Demo and The Misty Rain of Jiangnan in China - This music video is great for meditation.

Music Video: From Enya - The First of Autumn - Enya pairs some beautiful autumnal photos with music.

Music Video: Classic Happy Song from Belle Stars - Iko Iko - This catchy song will have you dancing in no time, looking silly to the neighborhood - and you won't care 'cause you will feel so good.

The Soul Calendar:

Is That A UFO In The Sky Or A Planet? - Check out the unusual night sky this month.

How Northern Lights Are Created By Sun Flares - Check out 3 video clips of the solar flares and magnetic filament in action as they create the Northern Lights on Earth.

Giant Asteroid Threatens Earth In 170 Years - Crank up the planet asteroid defense system because Earth is expecting an asteroid impact soon - by astronomical time.

Funny Tech Cartoons - 22 Oct 2010 - Get a grin as cartoonists entertain us with their take on the technology of the day and the influence upon society.

Rare: Super Harvest Moon Occurs On Fall Solstice - Check out rare summer-autumn twilight glow that only happens about every 20 years.

Mapping Our Complex Brains: Human Connectome Project - Fascinating new project mapping the complex circuitry of our brains.

Dennys Food and Recipes:

Easy Holiday Pasta From Chef Michael Chiarello - Check out some easy holiday ideas using pasta to make a spectacular and tasty meal sure to impress everyone - 3 recipes.

Fall Comfort Food NYC Chef Style: Braised Osso Buco, Risotto, Salad - Check out how to make Italian comfort food in an hour, all done in the oven - 3 recipes.

Healthy Recipes: Chef Menu Goes Vegan, 3 Recipes - Check out some healthy vegan substitutes from funny chef author of Skinny Bitch Cookbook.

Drink: Chocolate Martini - A chocolate martini, with the glass rim coated with fresh pear and shaved chocolate, for that perfect sip.

Candy: Almond Brittle - The best combination ever invented: almonds and chocolate. Enjoy this chef recipe of a few ingredients.

Chocolate: Chocolate Risotto - Enjoy a rice pudding style dessert made with chocolate.

Chocolate: Beef Stew With Chocolate - This Chef David Rocco is on a roll with awesome savory recipes using dark chocolate as a star ingredient.

Chocolate: Penne Pasta with Chocolate and Anchovies - Another creative food thought from Chef David Rocco.

Appetizer with Chocolate: Sauteed Shrimp Drizzled with Chocolate - Check out this unusual dish employing chocolate as a spice.

Poems From A Spiritual Heart:

A Man In Love - A true story of just how far a man will go to survive when he is in love during war time - a poem story about the struggle for love reunited. A Thanksgiving holiday poem.

The Heart Remembers - Honoring the life of others as well as our own. A Veterans Day or Remembrance memorial poem.

Loving You - How Love heals, nurtures, comforts, and builds trust so a person can blossom into great strength, and, in turn, give to others in their time of need.

The Understanding - We build Peace in our lives a moment at a time - and this is a poem story of how it can start early in childhood as it did for me.

Walk The World - A poem about sharing our life with others - when we are both in need - to receive the greatest gift.

The Mystics Arrive - Who are the true mystics in this generation? How does a person develop into a mystic?

The Interesting Man - Enjoy a little humor with your romance poetry. Men who love women are always working all the angles.

Honoring Ourselves - Are you honoring yourself every moment of your life?

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Caramelized Brownies

I have a lot of brownie mixes in food storage (too many really).  But, they are great to have on hand for a quick and easy dessert.  We love to eat them plain right out of the oven, but I wanted to try something a little more elaborate.  I'm thinking Paula Deen's recipe for caramelized brownies will turn our ordinary brownie mix into something more scrumptious.

Ingredients  recipe from Paula Deen

1 cup chopped pecans

4 tablespoon butter

1 package Duncan Hines Chewy Brownie mix

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add pecans and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Drizzle mixture over brownie batter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Servings: approximately 12 servings

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

I already had everything for this recipe in my kitchen.

I followed the directions, but my butter, sugar and pecan mixture didn't turn out runny like a sauce.  Instead it was thick and more like paste.  I wouldn't say I 'drizzled' it over, but instead sprinkled it over the brownie batter.  I baked mine for @ 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle came out clean.

The Results...
Did we think these were better than plain brownies?  We did!  All the flavors of this recipe went so well together: toasted pecans, rich brown sugar with the chewy, chocolate brownie underneath.  The only thing we were unsure about was the grainy texture of the brown sugar.  I expected it to melt more into a sauce, but it didn't.  I did my best to follow the recipe, but maybe I did something wrong?  Oh well, these brownies were still quite delicious.  I guess I'll just have to try this recipe again.  I really don't think my family will mind!

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Awww NUTS.... here we go again!

delicately sweet Cashew Butter Cookies

It's kinda funny. As a kid, I would not have classified myself as a nut lover. Sure, I enjoyed my fair share of peanut butter on toast or in PB and banana sandwiches, but nuts in their non-butter form, not so much. Even then, nuts of the non-peanut form were pretty much a rarity (ya ya, I know - peanuts are not "technically" nuts, whatever). I

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It's all about the cream

I recently mentioned the amazing Strawberry Panna Cotta hubby and I enjoyed on a day trip to Sausalito, and the memory seems to be a strong one, 'cause I cannot seem to get it out of my mind. It was creamy and delicately sweet, surprisingly thick yet not heavy or overly rich. For a girl who misses UK double cream like I do, it was heaven on a spoon. So it's no surprise that, upon returning

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