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Marshmallow Chocolate Grahams (S’mores!)

A few years back I made these Marshmallow Chocolate Grahams for my friends at Cisco Home in LA. This store […]

Bring on the season! The smell of gingerbread pretty much defines Christmas for me and I’ve definitely devoted some serious

Here we are – two days before Christmas! A day for lounging in pjs for most of the day, eating,

Whew! Thanksgiving is over! I love it so much, but I’m just as glad to move on to the Christmas

The real Christmas Cactus blooms in the midst of the holiday season, and my version – these Cali Christmas Cactus

Llamas and lights. So poetic, right? Somehow they just go together. Llamas are, as I’m sure you know, the IT animal

Snap. Silence. Stash. Those are the sounds you’ll hear you’re done making these irresistible, thin, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (which are destined

Woodland critters?!? How could you not think of the holidays with these cuties? As we speak, I’m currently sitting in

These delicate White Chocolate Cake Ornaments (inspired by the Cakegirls) add a dash of sparkle to the holiday dessert table.

Yes. You read the title right. Gingerbread. Rice Krispies. The ingredients alone are almost too much: chopped gingersnaps, white chocolate

We’ve had our fun with gingerbread guys and gals, but it’s time to get down and dirty with these rad,

Gather ’round for a Christmas story: One Christmas Eve, a few gingerbread dudes and dudettes got all spruced up and gathered

Bring it on December! I know that technically after Thanksgiving, the official winter holiday season begins. Not by store or

Santa Claus has the right idea! Visit this wonderful Croquembouche, but only once a year. This decadent french deliciousness means ‘crunch in

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Ah, the glorious winter season in Los Angeles is so bright,