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  • Girls Weekend 2021 | Food
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    Girls Weekend 2021: Minneapolis

    November 14, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Girls Weekend has been a longstanding tradition that started with my cousin and I getting together for one day to do our Christmas shopping the first Saturday of November. It’s morphed into an overnight, then two overnights, then (why the heck not?) three overnights. Because my goodness, the important women…

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  • White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
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    White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    November 11, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Well, hello there. It’s been a while. (Like, a LONG while.) But trust me when I tell you I think these white chocolate pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies might be worth the wait. I really do have good intentions of keeping up with new blog posts more than once every six months,…

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  • Lemon Oat Bars from 100 Cookies | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Lemon Oat Bars from 100 Cookies

    April 25, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I’ve been slowly and deliciously working my way through the recipes from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer and last week, these Lemon Oat Bars felt like the perfect spring treat – light, just the right amount of lemon, and so tasty. This cookbook is pretty much the only cookie cookbook…

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  • Chocolate Chip Chai Banana Muffins
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    Chocolate Chip Chai Banana Muffins

    March 14, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Do you really need another chocolate chip banana muffin recipe? I say sure thing – why not? These chocolate chip chai banana muffins are pretty much perfection on a weekend morning — one bowl prep, very few dirty dishes, and 30 minutes later, you have a warm banana chocolate chip…

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    Raspberry Muffins with Lemon Streusel

    February 24, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. Despite the fact that I’m annoyed with myself for not…

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  • Norwegian Kringla Recipe | MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Norwegian Kringla Recipe – Updated

    December 21, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. Norwegian kringla is a Christmas tradition in my family. I…

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  • White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies

    December 13, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    These White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies check all the boxes — easy (no bake), delicious, and so festive! My mom has made these forever for any time of year. Mostly she uses chocolate almond bark — but this time of year, I like to use the vanilla (white) almond…

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  • Peanut Butter Balls | Christmas Cookies | MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Peanut Butter Balls

    December 9, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    The Christmas baking season is in full swing and these Peanut Butter Balls are a fairly new tradition — and happily so! — in our family. The recipe comes from my blogger friend, Val, over at Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids and reminds me of a similar cookie (are these…

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Hello, I’m Lara! I’m a wife, mom (empty nester, almost!), a business owner, and an avid baker, gardener, and traveler. Thanks for being here!

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