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Category Archives: treats

bottoms up!

battling for the ultimate baking merit badge? these thin mint inspired cupcakes will knockout the competition, leaving you with a sweet addition to tote on your sash. 1 box thin mints, divided 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces 70 percent…

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tout de sweet.

photographed by: Ashley Rose We ♥ anything that can be classified as “mini,” especially when it comes to dessert. There are several reasons for this: first, everything becomes diet appropriate (in our mind) when mini-sized; secondly, it usually cuts down on our chances of having an embarrassing chocolate on the face/sauce on the dress moment. Cut striped…

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pop stop.

Can we please talk about how cute some of these popsicles are styled, sitting all pretty in that ice!? Here are a few of the ones that we can’t wait to try… all looking sinfully delicious, yet perfectly light in calories. Now we’re off to find the cutest popsicle molds. Hello, hello summer time! cheesecake // pina…

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lemony snippets.

written by: Edit Danilian; photos courtesy of: Lemonade Few places inspire us to bust through double doors with zest. Lemonade is one of them. You’re gonna want both hands free when it comes time to eat at this retro-inspired cafe. Line-up lunchroom style and build your own plate of hot or cold sandwiches, freshly made soups, and…

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gone with the peach.

written and photographed by: Crystal Cistulli One thing I always look forward to every summer is peach season. And not because they’re incredibly delicious and sweet (because they are), but because it gives me the chance to channel my inner Scarlett O’Hara—and quote the movie over and over again. Thanks to a large crate of peaches from…

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