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Hot Toddy Shortbread Cookies

Cookies Shortbread

As the weather starts to drop, it’s not surprising to feel a tickle at the back of the throat or a bit of congestion.  One of my favorite remedies for a sore throat has become the Hot Toddy.  The hot water, whiskey, lemon, and honey combination is just perfectly soothing.  I always like to take …

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White Russian Sandwich Cookies

Cookies Sandwich Cookie

It’s no secret that I am a huge theatre fan.  Naturally, I look forward to the Tony Awards in the way most people prepare for the Oscars.  However, the 2017 Tony’s were filled with the most anticipation.  Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 was nominated for 12 awards–it was something I knew was …

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Irish Coffee Shortbread Sandwiches

Cookies Sandwich Cookie Shortbread

San Francisco is one of those cities that has somehow become synonymous with Irish Coffee thanks to the Buena Vista and its place in the drink’s origin stories. The real, lesser known tale, tells the story of Joe Sheridan–the bartender who brought Irish Coffee to the Buena Vista–and the passengers of a Pan Am flight that was forced to turn around and land due to bad weather. Cold and tired in Foynes, Ireland, Sheridan was called in to warm the passengers up; he slipped some Irish whiskey into their coffee, topped it off with a pouring cream. When someone asked him if the coffee was Brazilian, Sheridan said, “No, it was Irish coffee!”

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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Guinness Brownies

Brownies

I know, I know.  It’s been over a month since I’ve launched this blog and I’ve yet to post anything other than a cookie recipe.  Guess what.  That’s all going to change with this post! Salted Caramel Cheesecake Guinness Brownies.  That’s right.  The name of these might be a mouthful, but they are so rich …

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