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Weekly Mix: Toffee {Plus a Giveaway}

If you asked me if I'm a fan of toffee, I probably wouldn't answer very enthusiastically. I'd probably say I like it but don't love it. But, as they say, actions speak louder than words. As I looked back through the archives, I found that I actually bake with toffee bits often. So, what do I like about toffee bits? They add a bit of crunch and a lot of flavor to sweet treats. They're sweet and a little salty. A perfect addition to cookies and brownies and bars! Continue reading for a chance to win an iPad Stand and Bluetooth Speaker from Williams-Sonoma.

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Weekly Mix: Pier 1 Giveaway

If you're like me, these days are over-filled with holiday preparation. So, I'll keep today's post short. For any of you still looking for holiday baking ideas, be sure to peruse my Recipe Index and my Pinterest boards. Do let me know what you're baking this year. I'm always on the hunt for new recipes!

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Weekly Mix: Gifts, Recipe Box, and a Minted Giveaway

Here we are at Friday again. And halfway through December. And 11 days away from Christmas. That's a bit overwhelming, at least to me. How does the holidays always sneak up on me? If you're still rounding up gifts, don't forget about my Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers. It's a collection of some of my favorite things plus a few things on my own wish list, such as this Salt of the Earth gift from With Love from Brooklyn. Sweet and salty? Yes, please!

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Brown Brown Brownies {Plus a big announcement and an iPad giveaway!}

I've made a lot of brownies in my baking life. A lot. Then, one day on a whim, I made these brownies. Oh, my. These are really just your basic brownies. No add-ins, just brownies. But, two little adjustments turn them into something amazing. Continue reading for an exciting announcement and a chance to win an iPad Mini!

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Weekly Mix: Chocolate!

Happy Friday, my baking friends! I hope you've all had a great week. I spent the week visiting family and friends in Mississippi and celebrating an early Christmas. I am happy to be back home now and am ready to get back into the kitchen! I'm also hoping you've enjoyed my little Cookie Week on BoB this week. If you missed anything, here's a little recap: Continue reading for a chance to win a great selection of Scharffen Berger chocolate products!

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Weekly Mix: Cookie Season and a Giveaway

It's the end of a crazy, crazy week, at least for me. I hope yours has been far calmer than mine. I've baked so much this week that I lost track of what all I've made! I suppose that's a good problem to have, at least for the recipients of all of those baked goods. We are a day away from December, which means cookie season is here! Holiday time just seems like cookie time, doesn't it? I've started a Cookies board on Pinterest just in time for full-tilt baking season. Be sure to keep an eye on that for some cookie inspiration. You can also peruse my Recipe Index. Continue reading to find out how to enter to win a set of bakeware from Chinet!

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