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Show – {Pumpkin Cupcakes}

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I’m not particularly creative when it comes to Halloween costumes. To be completely honest, I am so bad at it that I don’t even deserve the privilege of using the word “particularly” in that last sentence. True fact. I hardly remember any of my past costumes, which is probably due to the fact that the…

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Sip – {Pecan Praline Cake}

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After carefully checking it for lingering traces of peanut butter, I plunge the blunt-end of a butter knife into my tall thermos. A simple twirl creates a brief and sophisticated tie-dye, eventually settling into a comfortable brown with a glossy finish. As I stare blankly into the stilled thermos, I am reminded of a time…

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Clear – {Double Chocolate Macarons}

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As the shadows creep further across the uneven floor, I consider my level of productivity for the day and find myself completely unsatisfied. I feel as if I haven’t done much lately, and I don’t like it. This semesters classes start much later in the day than I would like, leaving me with a lot…

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How to Make Italian Meringue Buttercream

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When choosing between Swiss and Italian Meringue Buttercreams, the latter is definitely the one I prefer. Although it contains the same ingredients, Italian Meringue Buttercream is more airy and light than Swiss, which is the way I like a frosting to be. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people are afraid of this recipe because…

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How to Make Swiss Meringue Buttercream

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This post contains affiliate links. I receive A LOT of emails and comments about Swiss Meringue Buttercream. I try to respond to them as thoroughly and promptly as I can, but sometimes I just don’t have the time to do so, and that makes me feel bad. So, what I decided to do was start…

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