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I turned 28 on the 6th but I'm still celebrating! February is the shortest month anyway, so I might as well celebrate all month long, right? While I'm in a celebratory mood most of the time, 28 does seem a bit scary to me. 30 is right around the corner and as untraditional and unconventional as I am, … Continue reading apple slab pie : birthday edition
happy valentine's day everyone! i've never been huge on valentine's day. it's probably because i'm perpetually single, or maybe i just think you should show your loved ones you care about them every single day! but i'm not adverse to the shades of pinks and purples, and heart shaped things everywhere. and as my nieces … Continue reading strawberry heart meringues
LESS THAN 10 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!! let the christmas joy and festive fun (and crazy rush to get everything done) begin! on monday, i finallllly finished my second to last semester on nursing school! i've been waiting to get my final exam out of the way so i could finally start celebrating the festive month … Continue reading gingerbread house cranberry pie (and hand pies!)
This post is kindly sponsored by Diamond of California but all opinions stated are my own. Thank you for your support! Around this time of year, I have a couple very specific cravings. Number one, I need shortbread. Everyday. Not just any shortbread. Only the shortest shortbread will do. If you don’t know what that … Continue reading millionaire’s shortbread w sweet maple walnuts
this post is kindly sponsored by Kerrygold but all opinions stated are my own. thank you for reading! Every year, there comes a time when the days are suddenly a little shorter and the air fills with nostalgia and just a touch of crisp. There’s an unmistakable crunch with every step and all the familiar … Continue reading mini cranberry meringue tarts
i like to think of sweet potato pie as pie for people who want to love pumpkin pie, but don't. because who doesn't love sweet potato?! the feel of sweet potato is thicker and starchier than pumpkin, although the filling ingredients are similar to that of pumpkin pie. the natural flavors of sweet potato are … Continue reading home sweet (potato) home hand pies
a chewy in the middle, perfectly crispy on the edges type of cookie. with notes of toffee running throughout every bite, this cookie has it all— even mini marshmallows and graham crackers in the cookie dough! topped with more chocolate and a torched marshmallow, it doesn’t get better than this! when is s’mores season anyway? … Continue reading s’mores chocolate chip cookies
it's officially less than a week until halloween! and just because the holidays are a little different this year, it doesn't mean that we can't make them incredibly special! early last month, i got the spontaneous idea of throwing a fancy real-life tea party for my little nieces. everything was dainty in all things purple … Continue reading berry spooky mummy hand pies
'tis the season! i really hope everyone's been having the loveliest fall so far! i can safely say that this year is the most autumnal i've ever felt/been! fall has always been a top season for me, but i rarely ever prioritized the decorations-- scarecrows and hay bales, warty pumpkins and tiny gourds, every inch … Continue reading perfect apple pie w streusel topping
Thank you Argo Corn Starch for sponsoring this post. Celebrate sweet moments together with Argo! happy fall everyone!! it's officially my favorite season! can you feel it in the air? i can hardly contain myself as i feel surrounded by a sort of whimsical nostalgia and the impending chill and spook of halloween! it's time … Continue reading matcha custard pie
