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DIY Thumbtack Pumpkins
It is officially almost halloween, the time of the year where it is totally appropriate for adults to dress up in costumes, eat tons of candy, and watch old movies like Hocus Pocus! (Right?) Along with Halloween comes other great fall traditions: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin candles, pumpkin carving… are you noticing a trend? If you are in need of some pumpkin recipes for fall feel free to try these recipes for pie, cupcakes, and lasagna. Besides all these foods, pumpkin carving can be a great way to decorate your house for the fall. But, if you are like me and live in an apartment, the mess and…
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Rainbow Birthday Cake
My best friend Margaret turned 26 on Saturday so naturally we needed to celebrate with a fun and tasty cake! I made her a whimsical rainbow cake with buttercream frosting and candy decorations. I baked each layer of cake with food coloring to create the rainbow effect. Then surrounded the cake with frosting and created a border of kit-kats and top layer of m&ms. It looks complicated, but I promise it’s easier than you think!
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DIY Infused Olive Oils
I absolutely love homemade edible gifts. I think they are a great way to show someone you care without having to spend a ton of money (which around the holidays can be a serious problem!) Last year I gifted some people holiday cookies and cookies in a jar (see here). This year I decided to do something a little different, and made infused olive oils. They are super easy to make and cost effective, but are easily usable gifts that taste great! Ingredients: Olive oil bottles (I used these 4 oz bottles from The Container Store) 4 oz of extra virgin olive oil per bottle Several dried chili peppers Several…
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DIY Thumbtack Pumpkins
