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Chocolate Crack Cookies

By on December 12, 2011 2 Comments
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We are wrapping up the second annual Cookie Exchange at our table.  Today Shaina is joining us!   Shaina learned her way around the kitchen on the apron strings of her grandmother.  Her blog  Food for My Family  is a place where you will find treasured family favorites and tips and techniques, with a focus on family.  Today she is sharing one of her family favorite with us, Chocolate Crack Cookies. Please join us and link up your favorite recipe HERE. The more the merrier!~ Chris Ann & … [Read more...]

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Apricot Rosemary Bars

By on December 11, 2011 1 Comment
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  Any woman who quotes Henri Nouwen and builds her blog around his wise words, is a friend of ours.  Henri stated, "hospitality might evoke the image of soft sweet kindness, tea parties, bland conversations and a general atmosphere of coziness...but...if there is any concept worth restoring to its original depth and evocative potential, it is the concept of hospitality." We couldn't agree more!  Kamille from Redeeming The Table, not only shared delicious recipes but takes the time to make every guest feel welcomed.  We are … [Read more...]

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Rum Cookie

By on December 10, 2011 2 Comments
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"Life is short, eat off the good china" is our next guest's motto.  We couldn't agree more! We even like to light candles regardless of what the main dish may be for dinner. Hamburgers by candlelight, anyone? Amy's digital sketch book, ABCD Design, is a place of true inspiration!  Whether she's sharing tips on floral design, event styling, interior design or holiday decorating, you will walk away with new ideas for your home and life. We are so glad she's joining us today And please, we'd love for you to join us and too! … [Read more...]

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Pazookie

By on December 9, 2011 5 Comments
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Recently we discovered our next guest, Heather at WhipperBerry.  We quickly fell in love with her site as we read what she and her contributors blog about: "We blog about life and how to make it beautiful."  She's a girl after our own hearts! (Not to mention she's a mama of many, just like us.) Then when she submitted her cookie recipe, it sealed the deal.  We are kindred spirits, (even if she doesn' t know it yet.) Please join us and link up your favorite recipe HERE. The more the merrier!~ Chris Ann & … [Read more...]

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Santa Nutter Butters

By on December 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Our next guest is a mama extraordinaire! Not only does she craft, travel, compete in triathlons and snowboard, she's also a REAL Orange County wife.  She's smart, fun and well, she's adding tons of sparkle to our Holiday Cookie Exchange.  We are pleased to introduce our next guest, Kelly from All About Kelly. Oh, and, don’t forget to link up your favorite recipe HERE. ~ Chris Ann & Kristin ********* There's LOTS of holiday baking going on. But, sometimes, you just need to keep things simple (& kid-friendly). … [Read more...]

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Peppermint Meringue Cookies

By on December 7, 2011 1 Comment
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We are pleased to introduce our next guest, Cindy from Skip To My Lou. We love her motto, "Craft, Create, Celebrate"! She is an artist and a mom who loves to host parties and create from scratch.  She is definitely our kind of gal.  Please pull up a a chair, make a cup of coffee and linger over this recipe.  It's sure to inspire you to get "your bake on". And, don’t forget to link up your favorite recipe HERE. ~ Chris Ann & Kristin ********* Peppermint meringue cookies make a beautiful {and yummy} addition to your … [Read more...]

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Walnut Cups

By on December 6, 2011 1 Comment
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We are so happy to have Elle from All Things Bright and Beautiful pulling up a chair and joining us at the table today. Elle a momma of two, just so happens to be the winner of a Mother's Tree Of Life necklace that we gave away on our blog not to long ago.  We last saw her at a Pop Up Shop where we had a table, with her new baby in tow.  Every time we wish we had longer to chat.  Although she says she might not like to share (her walnut tarts, that is!) we can assure you she is the most generous of heart.  She's the perfect … [Read more...]

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Candy Cane Christmas Butter Cookies

By on December 5, 2011 7 Comments
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We hope ya'll are enjoying the Holiday Cookie Exchange! We know we are.  Today we are over the moon to have  Rachel from A Southern Fairytale join us.  Not only can she whip up something delicious, but she is a southern belle with the kindest of hearts.  The recipe she is sharing, has us convinced that our children will love us more if we make these cookies a part of our traditions. Please join us and don't forget to link up your favorite recipe HERE. ~ Chris Ann & Kristin ********* Do you remember your first … [Read more...]

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Rum and Orange Scented Pumpkin Spice Cookies

By on December 4, 2011 1 Comment
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Adryon from Adryon's Kitchen is with us today and she's sharing a special cookie recipe for our Holiday Cookie Exchange. Adryon is a wonderful example of the surprise of friendship we have found in the blogging community.  Kristin was at a blogger Christmas party and Adryon met her with "I know you! You were my boss at your coffee shop Jahva House."  It is a small world!  She is a great mom, with a life story that tells you...she is one special lady. We are so happy she is joining us today! ~Chris Ann & Kristin We'd … [Read more...]

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Chocolate, Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti

By on December 3, 2011 2 Comments
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Today we are happy to welcome Heather from HeatherChristo.com to our table!  Heather is a seasoned hostess and party planner. Every party she throws is thoughtfully created, has a certain casual elegance about it and the food looks divine. Secretly, we hope to one day pull a chair up to her table and experience one of her parties in it's entirety...especially if these cookies are offered with coffee. ~Chris Ann & Kristin Please share your favorite cookie recipe HERE at our link up Cookie Exchange. ********* One of … [Read more...]

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