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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: summer
My Caipirinha
On a hot Summer day, a Brazilian Caipirinha is a refreshing change from the ordinary. Fresh lime, raw sugar, cachaça and cold seltzer come together easily bringing with them images of sandy beaches, tropical breezes and vacation. Nothing to make … Continue reading
Plum Frangipane Tart…Fancy Name, Simple Tart
I finally found some ripe plums. This makes me very happy because it’s an excuse to make a plum frangipane tart. I really like this tart because: A) the rich sweet almond flavor reminds me of marzipan and matches beautifully … Continue reading
Posted in Pies & Tarts
Tagged almonds, dessert, fruit, pie, plum, summer, tart, vegetarian
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Summer Oriental Salad with Spicy Cashews
So have this theory that if you start with good fresh ingredients, it’s difficult to make a bad salad. It’s easy, however, to make a boring salad and that just won’t do. This dish has a lot of “Ta Da!” … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free, Salad
Tagged asian, dinner, nuts, salad, side dish, summer, vegetarian
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South Arlington Chunky Guacamole
In the Summer, I make guacamole about once a week. Avocados are $1 each at the Hispanic market down the hill and they call to me. Although there are many ways to make guacamole, I like mine chunky with lots … Continue reading
Posted in Dip, Gluten Free
Tagged appetizer, avocado, chips, dip, hors d'oeuvres, mexican, summer, vegetarian
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Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
You can’t buy this ice cream in a store. When it comes to mint chocolate chip, this is the real deal. That green is all natural and results from cooking (aka steeping if you want to get all technical) fresh … Continue reading
