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Let It Be Sunday, 486!

Friends, hi good morning and a very chill Sunday to you!

I was walking Graham this morning (sidenote: October is National Adopt a Dog month so if you’re on the fence… you know what to do) and thought back to 2020 when we all classified the times were were living in as UNPRECEDENTED.  Remember that word?  I think we wore it out and yet, my word, it’s still all very very unprecedented, right?

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It’s the Climb

Hi, hello! Happy Sunday to you! I hope things are well in your world. If I had to select a word for how I’m feeling right now, I think it would be impatient. I am a Taurus to the core, and I loathe change; however, I am uncharacteristically in the mood for something to shift right now because so many things, in both the world and my own life, feel stuck in some less-than-ideal places. 

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Let It Be Sunday, 485!

Hi, hello! Happy Sunday to you! I hope things are well in your world. If I had to select a word for how I’m feeling right now, I think it would be impatient. I am a Taurus to the core, and I loathe change; however, I am uncharacteristically in the mood for something to shift right now because so many things, in both the world and my own life, feel stuck in some less-than-ideal places. 

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The Life-Changing Magic of Baking Launch!

Friends, hello and welcome back to Sunday! I’ve been recovering from a lil’ surgery this past week and I can confirm, I’m the most impatient patient.  Firstly, when you call something”lil”, it seems very cutsey – not like you’ve shuffled laps around the recovery unit trying to will yourself to pee before you’re discharged.  Secondly, I’ll give myself two days, one box of popsicles, and one season of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles worth of couch time before I’ve HAD IT and I’m back to projects at The Bakehouse.

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Let It Be Sunday, 484!

Friends, hello and welcome back to Sunday! I’ve been recovering from a lil’ surgery this past week and I can confirm, I’m the most impatient patient.  Firstly, when you call something”lil”, it seems very cutsey – not like you’ve shuffled laps around the recovery unit trying to will yourself to pee before you’re discharged.  Secondly, I’ll give myself two days, one box of popsicles, and one season of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles worth of couch time before I’ve HAD IT and I’m back to projects at The Bakehouse.

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The Ultimate (EASY!) Cookies and Cream Brownies

These Cookies and Cream Brownies are ultra-fudgey, swirled with sweetened cream cheese, and a generous layer of whole Oreo cookies. Each bite is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy cookie goodness, making these (box mix!!) brownies a decadent treat that might just become your signature dessert – they’re that good!

The thing about me is: I always have at least one box of brownie mix stashed away in the pantry.

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The End of Summer Check-In

Friends, hi! I don’t know about you but the end of summer/start of fall is my favorite time to check in life-wise. I will always be a back-to-school lover, so August and September always feel like the start of the year for me. It’s the perfect time for nesting, reorganizing, and checking in with yourself.

So, tell me, how are we doing? What are we feeling? I’m sure I know the answer: all of it.

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Let It Be Sunday, 483!

Friends, hi! I don’t know about you but the end of summer/start of fall is my favorite time to check in life-wise. I will always be a back-to-school lover, so August and September always feel like the start of the year for me. It’s the perfect time for nesting, reorganizing, and checking in with yourself.

So, tell me, how are we doing? What are we feeling? I’m sure I know the answer: all of it.

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My Best Browned Butter Blueberry Muffins

If there’s one thing that never goes out of style, it’s these Browned Butter Blueberry Muffins. Originally whipped up in 2009, they’re still a total homerun—warm, nutty, and bursting with juicy blueberries.

Let me take you on a little stroll down memory lane—back to 2009, when red velvet was having its moment, and I had just discovered the life-altering magic of browned butter. I was also likely very deep into my sidepart and statement necklace era when these Browned Butter Blueberry Muffins first graced the blog.

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Let It Be Sunday, 482!

Hello, friends! Welcome to Let It Be Sunday: BACK TO SCHOOL SUPER SPECIAL EDITION! I started my 19th year of teaching back in August, but judging by the number of first-day-of school photos filling my Internet feeds, it seems like many kids are starting back after Labor Day. I’m here this weekend to offer my best back-to-school tips for all ages (and some treats for parents, too). As an adult who has been living that school life for quite literally my entire life, I have some insight to help everyone survive the school year. 

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