Category Archives: bars

Luscious Lemon Dessert

My junior year in college, my roommate and I thought it’d be fun to have a tea party.  We made cute little sandwiches, where we cut them in small triangle wedges and trimmed the crust, had different fruit bars, and … Continue reading

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Mud Bars

I have a kitchen helper.  Maybe you do too.  My kitchen helper is my 18-month-old son Matthew.  For about the last 4 months now, he’s been interested in what I’m doing in the kitchen, but can’t actually see what I’m … Continue reading

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Frosted Oatmeal Chip Bars

My son likes to play hide-and-go seek.  His version of the game is where he hides things (toys, books, magnets, etc.) and then later I find them–usually accidentally.  I end up telling my husband, “Oh, that’s where {insert item} is.  I … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars {tutorial}

My father’s birthday was earlier this week.  Everyone at his work forgot; no one wished him a happy birthday.  (Granted, he didn’t tell anyone, but it is odd saying, “Good morning, today’s my birthday.”)  He came home dejected and sad.  … Continue reading

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Pecan-Oreo Fudge Bars

Eric and I went camping for the first time with our one-year-old son.  It was actually a lot more fun than I thought it would be.  (Camping with a child is a new adventure for us.) We went floating on … Continue reading

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