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Arlington Housewife
Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a baker, cook, serial hostess, wife and mother of two. I love to cook, to feed people and to eat...especially dessert. I also run Livin' The Pie Life, an artisan bakery providing delicious fresh locally-sourced handmade pie to Northern Virginia. Life is good.
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Tag Archives: Christmas
White Chocolate Macadamia Coconut Truffles
And now we come to the final installment of Candyfest 2011. Over the course of this year’s Candyfest, Paula and I created candy flavored with peppermint, peanut butter, chocolate and caramel. White chocolate, coconut and sweet macadamia nuts seemed like … Continue reading
Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles
Every year at Candyfest, it isn’t a question of whether there will be a chocolate peanut butter item, but rather, what kind of peanut butter candy will there be? Last year, we made Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups which were fabulous, … Continue reading
Candyfest 2011 Kicks Off with Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Have you come for The Festival? Welcome to Candyfest 2011! This is the first of four installments chronicling my friend Paula and I as we create approximately 50 boxes filled with a total of 18 pounds of candy for our … Continue reading
Posted in Candy, Gluten Free
Tagged Candyfest, chocolate, Christmas, dessert, peppermint, vegetarian
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Chocolate Bourbon Balls Because I’m Not a Kid Anymore
Let me be clear. When I was a kid, I didn’t like bourbon balls. Yuck! But I’m all grown up now and I’ve developed a certain appreciation for baked goods flavored with alcohol…and main dishes…and cocktails. So now I’m a … Continue reading
Chocolate-Covered Pecan Toffee: Epic Fail to Major Win!
Apropro of nothing, have I told you about my dog? Actually, it would be more accurate to say that she’s my husband’s dog? Her name is Freya, she is a German Shepherd and she is 18 months old. More on … Continue reading
