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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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate and peanut butter. I could start a blog just on that. It’s one of those classic combinations that is both decadent and satisfying. These creamy, chocolate-y, better-than-Reeses peanut butter cups are a staple of my annual Holiday gift giving.
Posted in Candy, Gluten Free
Tagged candy, Candyfest, chocolate, Christmas, dessert, gift, gluten-free, holidays, peanuts, vegetarian
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Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark
Part III of Candyfest 2010 is one of those recipes that almost isn’t a recipe. I mean how hard is it to melt, spread, sprinkle and drizzle your way to homemade candy? That’s how simple it is to make chocolate … Continue reading
Posted in Candy, Gluten Free
Tagged candy, Candyfest, chocolate, Christmas, dessert, gift, vegetarian
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Milk Chocolate Espresso Truffles
Creamy and flavorful, truffles coated in cocoa are a snap to put together. These candies were among the treats I prepared for my Christmas 2010 gift giving. They are so easy to make that you may feel guilty accepting all those … Continue reading
Posted in Candy, Gluten Free
Tagged Christmas, dessert, gift, Holiday, Valentine's Day, vegetarian
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Sea Salt Caramels
Welcome to Christmas Candy Fest 2010. Over the last few days, my girlfriend Paula and I made some delicious gift-worthy treats. When we were finished, we had 30 boxes of 5 different homemade candies and, yes, they were all fantabulous!…if … Continue reading

