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Almond Biscotti: A Recipe from Grandma's Archives

December 9, 2025 Gia Ciccone

Almond Biscotti

A Recipe from Grandma's Archives

Making biscotti is easier than you thought. They are crunchy lightly spiced delights that meet all my criteria for a good coffee cookie, and these almond biscotti from my grandmother’s recipes are a perfect wintertime treat.

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In Recipes Tags recipe, cookie, Christmas cookies, How to
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Simple (Yet Show-stopping!) Cake Decorating Ideas

February 28, 2025 Gia Ciccone

Simple (yet show-stopping!) Cake Decorating Ideas

Does the idea of decorating a cake intimidate you? Yeah, it used to for me, too! You don’t need to be a star baker or artist to make a cake that will impress! Here are a few ideas for simple cake decorating and some tips and tricks I learned along the way.

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In Techniques Tags cake, cake decor, Techniques
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4 Baking Cookbooks to Gift Your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2025 Gia Ciccone

4 Baking Cookbooks to Gift Your Sweetie for
Valentine’s day

It’s time to get your brain back into gift mode because Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. If your Valentine - or Palentine or Galentine! - has an interest in baking, here are four baking cookbooks that would make a sweet gift.

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In Book Reviews, Lifestyle Tags cookbooks, gift ideas
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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Aspiring Bakers & Cooks

December 3, 2024 Gia Ciccone

Holiday Gift Ideas for Aspiring Bakers & Cooks

Here are ten great and thoughtful gifts (and three gifts you should avoid) for your favorite baking and cooking enthusiasts this holiday season.

Maybe you’re having some trouble finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you have someone who likes to cook or bake in your life, here are ten gift options at varying price points to give you some ideas for this holiday season!

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In Lifestyle Tags holiday, gift ideas
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Tea Time Tassies: A Pie-Inspired Holiday Cookie

November 19, 2023 Gia Ciccone

Tea Time Tassies Recipe

This is the perfect bite-sized alternative to making a whole pecan pie

These “mini pies” are called Tea Time Tassies, and at their core they are just a bite-sized pecan pie. You have all the elements of a pecan pie that you can easily pop into your mouth - no long bake times or slicing required!

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In Recipes Tags recipe, cookie, Christmas cookies, holiday
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Making biscotti is easier than you thought. They are crunchy lightly spiced delights that meet all my criteria for a good coffee cookie, and these almond biscotti from my grandmother’s recipes are a perfect wintertime treat.

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These “mini pies” are called Tea Time Tassies, and at their core they are just a bite-sized pecan pie. You have all the elements of a pecan pie that you can easily pop into your mouth - no long bake times or slicing required!

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Grandma Cookies: My Long Lost Christmas Cookie Recipe
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On the surface, Grandma Cookies are simple & mild in flavor compared to many Christmas cookies. The round vanilla cookies are pillowy soft in the middle, topped with sprinkles, & not cloyingly sweet. You could eat a bunch without really thinking about it, especially with a cup of coffee.

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A Holiday Treat: My Mom's Crab Sauce
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I am feeling nostalgic this holiday, and after years of putting it off, I’m finally making my mom’s sweet, delicious blue crab sauce for Christmas Eve. Originally from a newspaper clipping from years ago, my family adapted the recipe and it's been filling tummies and bowls ever since.

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