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Chocolate Espresso Tart

On January 16, 2012 · 8 Comments

If I could tell my past self one thing it would be to go with your gut instincts. I’m not talking about first impressions; I’m referring to that instinctual, pit-in-your-stomach feel that is like an alarm bell going off. It comes when you are [...]

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Chocolate Pecan Tart

On December 12, 2011 · 3 Comments

Christmas was made for chocolate. Peruse any of the isles at your local market or grocery store and you will piles of chocolate treats, stacked high and proud. What is it about this sweet, dark temptation that so many of us crave during the [...]

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Banana Cream Tart

On May 24, 2010 · 21 Comments

Besides coffee, bananas are staples in my diet. Like clockwork, my body craves cinnamon oatmeal topped with sliced bananas. I can’t stop it; it’s like my body goes on autopilot. They make a fine couple with peanut butter; in fact, I remember munching on peanut butter and bananas while I was kid. Some [...]

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Coming home

On October 26, 2009 · 18 Comments

The best part about leaving your childhood home is visiting it again. Luckily, I live only 30 minutes away from my mom and my old house and I normally visit once a week. Sometimes, if I’m feeling stressed or in need of TLC, I will stay for a night or two. After living [...]

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“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.”

On September 22, 2008 · 11 Comments

How do you define peace? If you were to try and relate what being at peace means to someone who has never felt that emotion, how would you describe it? This is how I define peace.

Peace is driving through my neighborhood streets, watching the sunlight dance through the trees.
Peace is [...]

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