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Easy as pie

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

One of the things I love about November is that it is filled with nostalgia. I love the chilly temperatures, the seasonal decorations, the falling leaves and the gatherings of…

It’s “Crocktober”

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Cozy season has begun and I am here for it. Snuggly sweaters, fluffy slippers and deliciously warming creations from the kitchen are exactly what I’m craving as the weather cools.…

All about pears

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Pears are the perfect fall fruit. Anything an apple can do, a pear can do, too. Juicy and sweet, pears can be snacked on fresh, added to hearty salads and…

A fabulous flop

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

One of my favorite ways to relax is to try a new recipe. I’ve been a home cook and baker for long enough now that most of the time even…

A bountiful harvest on your plate

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

August is, hands down, my favorite time of year for food. Everything that is fresh and tasty seems to be bursting out everywhere: the farmers market is at peak capacity,…

The wonders of watermelon

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

Watermelon is a refreshing part of summer meals and is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help protect cells and DNA from damage and reduce inflammation. They support eye…

Declare independence from ice cream makers

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

If I was, for some odd reason, ever forced to choose just one indulgence food to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would be ice cream. Like, I…

A Celebration of celery

By CPC | May 28, 2025

  Celery. Typically, I would say that it’s a vegetable I rarely even think about, much less crave, but on a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, I had a…

Crazy about Carlota

By CPC | May 1, 2025

Spring is here, and suddenly I can not get enough of fresh, light, bright flavors. In much the same way that I find myself opening the windows to enjoy the…

In search of the best carrot cake

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

My husband loves carrot cake. We have friends who also love it, so whenever we go out as couples, we split a piece of carrot cake in hopes of discovering…

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