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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NOT a Salad: Curly Kale Crisps…Surprisingly Addictive
This is not a salad. This is a bowl of crispy, salty, addictive chips. No…really. My friend Paula told me about these chips weeks ago, how delicious they were, how her kids loved them and I heard her…kind of… But … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free, Hors D'Oeuvres, Vegetables
Tagged chips, Greens, snack, vegan, vegetarian
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French Cheese Puffs aka Gougères aka Pâte à Choux
Like little bite-size popovers, these light and cheesy snacks are just fun to eat! Gougères make a warm and comforting appetizer or snack, but I also like to serve them with something creamy like Squash Bisque, Catalan Chickpea & Spinach Soup, or … Continue reading
Posted in Hors D'Oeuvres
Tagged appetizer, cheese, Christmas, Holiday, hors d'oeuvre, party, pate a choux, snack, Thanksgiving
34 Comments
Sweet and Salty Nuts in 10 Minutes
Glazed nuts, toffee nuts, caramelized nuts…whatever you call these sweet and salty bites, they are crunchy and delicious! And so easy to make. I mean really. These nuts come together in about 10 minutes. You can buy similar products in … Continue reading

