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Brioche Aux Amandes, Bostock | Almond-Orange French Breakfast Toast

June 18, 2012
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Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls (Spring Rolls) Recipe

March 19, 2012
Appetizers, Hot Appetizer, Made by Me, Meat, Party Food, Recipe Journal, Seafood, Sides
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Let The Holiday Baking Begin

December 22, 2011
Christmas, Desserts, Edible Crafts, Entertaining, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Inspiration, Recipe Journal, Winter
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Layered Red Velvet Cake with Creme Fraiche Frosting Recipe

October 25, 2011
Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Made by Me, Recipe Journal
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This red velvet cake recipe, from Baked: New Frontiers in Baking by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, is one of my favorite tested versions. The creme fraiche frosting recipe from Martha Stewart Living Magazine is equally not too sweet and spreads easily.

Entertaining Hollywood Style, A Backyard Movie Screening Night

September 30, 2011
DIY Inspiration, Entertaining, Environments, Gatherings, Party Ideas, Photographic Interpretation, Styled Photo Shoot
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An outdoorsy movie night is such a fun way to gather friends and take advantage of fall’s crisp cooler weather.

The talented duo from Bash, Please put together this inspiring photo shoot for Design Sponge and Brandon Kidd Photography captured all the gorgeous details. Vintage props from Found Rentals were used to set the scene.

Tuscan Almond Biscotti Recipe |Cantucci di Prato

July 6, 2011
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These simple flavored crunchy Tuscan almond biscotti are meant to be dunked in vin santo, an amber-colored Italian dessert wine.

We have s simple recipe here. You start by sifting together some flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl.

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