If there’s a state that could compete for my love of Texas, it can be only one: Vermont. From the rolling green hills in Summer, to the gorgeous cozy snow lodges in winter, Vermont is one gorgeous place. Not only is it gorgeous, I’ve come to the conclusion that all things delicious come from Vermont. …
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Today I bring to you my last recipe of 2012 for Green Mountain Coffee. It features one of my favorite holiday flavors, Fair Trade Gingerbread Coffee. I don’t know what took me so long to try my hand at whoopie pies, but I watched with envy as my fellow food bloggers around the web made …
When I was little, my favorite kind of cookie to get from the bakery or coffee shop was always one with a chocolate base. We never made that kind at home, and basically, they seemed like magical inside-out cookies to my kidlet brain. It might be 30 years later, but for me, the magic of …
Let’s face it. As much as the holidays are cheery and wonderful, they can also be quite stressful. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got lists upon lists, and then you misplace one, and everything falls apart. More than ever, I think this time of year it’s important to set aside a few minutes to …
I posted these scrumptious Neapolitan Oreo Brownies just after Sandy hit, when I was clearly eating my feelings at having no power. But now I have a happier reason to re-post them. OREO and Kitchen Play have come together to encourage folks to PLAY UP dessert. Kitchen PLAY is giving away two OREO Thanksgiving prize …
Kitchen PLAY is giving away two OREO Thanksgiving prize packs filled with goodies like a Crate & Barrel serving platter and pie server, an exclusive OREO cookbook and other fabulous treats, valued at $70. To enter, simply recreate any OREO dessert from this week’s Kitchen PLAY event or come up with your own. Post about …
You know Bonne Maman, don’t you? Those gorgeous preserves, jams, and jellies with that signature red gingham lid – known for their excellent quality and superior taste. I first tasted Bonne Maman in their home country – that’s right – on a trip to Paris. But since then, if I’m not making my own jam, …
—- This Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Amanda S.! I hope you love your Keurig Mini Plus Brewer! —- We’ve come to the end of Fair Trade Week here on Bluebonnets & Brownies, and I hope I’ve convinced you why buying Fair Trade Certified products is important and yummy! I make no secret of …
It’s officially Autumn. The windows are flung wide open, and I’m in full-on hot drink addiction mode. When the weather turns cool, I will happily drink coffee, tea, and apple cider all. Day. LONG. You can bet that the autumnal and winter months mean that my Keurig gets one heck of a workout. Especially now, …
Taken in Key West last year when we vacationed there. When you first start blogging, it can feel like you’re alone on an island. You write things, pour your heart into them and press publish. And for a while, you have no idea who might be reading. Then, suddenly, people do. They comment! They like …