Monthly Archives: January 2014

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Hold on. One second.
I’m just licking the caramel from my fingers and brushing off cookie crumbs from the computer so I can try to describe how perfect these cookie bars are. Is it even possible for someone to not like caramel? That sounds like some sort of illness, and anyone who doesn’t like caramel should see their doctor immediately 🙂 Caramel is one of my many, many weakenesses and these Salted Caramel Butter bars from Cookies and cups look too good to resist!

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

“If you lived on cabbage, you would not be obliged to flatter the powerful.” To which the courtier replied, “If you flattered the powerful, you would not be obliged to live upon cabbage.”
~Diogenes, ancient Greek philosopher’s advice to a young courtier.
Bring on the cabbage! Fried cabbage is basic staple item in the low carb world. So this dish is made in my house probably wayyy too much but it

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Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Copycat Recipe

Auntie Anne's Pretzels: Copycat Recipe

I have a love-hate relationship with shopping malls. Anyone with me? It is so much fun to find new staff that fit and make you feel better, but crowds, and all that shinny and sparkly things that make your eyes tired. Just…Ugh. But there is one thing more that makes braving the mall worth it, for me, is the soft pretzels. Love those things. Well, guess what. I do some research on the internet my favorite food blogs, and you can now enjoy Mall pretzels in the comfort of your

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Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce

Have you noticed that appetizers and snack ideas popping up everywhere in blogosphere as Super Bowl weekend approaching. And every time I think I’ve decided what to make, someone else shares a recipe that catches my eye and I have to start all over again. I know the basic rules that make perfect appetizers #1 they call for BACON, because you can’t go wrong with anything wrapped in bacon #2 dip them in sour cream, which makes this dish from the kitchn the right choice.

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