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Pumpkin Spice Quest: Brewing Baked Goods
While on a wild expedition to Costco, Aaron and I stumbled upon a powdered coffee creamer with airs of grandeur—Laird Superfood Creamer in the illustrious pumpkin spice flavor. We’re no strangers to the allure of a good cup of coffee, so naturally, we thought, “Why not give this snazzy superfood creamer a shot?” With the Read more
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Smoke and Mirrors: Accidentally Gifting A BBQ Extravaganza
Picture this: Mother’s Day morning, the kids and I all wide-eyed and eager, presenting Mom with a gift that screams, “We really thought this through… maybe.” A large vertical smoker, because nothing says “I love you, Mom” like the ability to barbecue like a boss. Now, we’ll be honest—we joked that it was a Mother’s Read more
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Browniegate: A Tale of Boxed Mix Mayhem
So, our little scholar has been excelling in school and cashed in her success card for a brownie treat. Now, usually, I’m all about the artisanal, from-scratch baking, but with our pint-sized hug magnet being extra clingy lately, I thought, “Let’s just box this one.” Spoiler alert: Turns out, making your own is as quick Read more
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Autumn squash soup
Autumn has arrived in full force, and it seems like squash is descending from the heavens! We’re such die-hard fans of butternut and spaghetti squash that they’re practically our autumn celebrities. And don’t get us started on our pumpkin enthusiasts! Every year, I’d eagerly await Panera’s fall season just to sip on their Autumn Squash Read more
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Nailed It!: Birthday Cake Chaos
In our household, the Netflix series ‘Nailed It’ reigns as a beloved favorite. The sheer amusement of witnessing quirky bakers attempt to replicate professional desserts is a constant source of laughter. Aaron and I often jest that we should consider auditioning for the show, not due to our lackluster baking skills – no, it’s our Read more
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Marshmallow Mania: Unleashing the Fluff
My humble hometown might not be famous for much, but if you’ve ever savored the exquisite taste of Kraft marshmallows or caramel candies, chances are you’ve indulged in a slice of Kendallville. You see, my dad was a real-life marshmallow maestro back in the day, toiling away at the Kraft factory. And let me tell Read more
The Fantabulous Chronicles 