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Baked French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping

December 22, 2011 |

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There is perhaps no better occasion for an off-the-charts, blowout breakfast feast than Christmas morning. You’ve spent weeks decorating, making lists, buying gifts and wrapping. And in a flash, much like the letdown after waiting an hour in line to ride a 2-minute roller coaster, it’s over. The gifts have been opened and there is [...]

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

December 21, 2011 |

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When thinking about baking for Christmas I think most everyone (including myself) automatically thinks of cookies. They’re easy to arrange on trays, and hello! That’s what you need to leave for Santa. And everyone knows if you don’t leave milk and cookies for Santa then he might not stop at your house. Obviously, very important [...]

Chocolate Bourbon Balls

December 20, 2011 |

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Rum balls are pretty standard Christmas fare, although I feel like I haven’t seen them on a holiday tray in ages. Maybe they were more of an 80′s thing? Well, I’m bringing them back and making them fashionable again. This time instead of rum I rocked bourbon, and whew! These babies pack a punch. A [...]

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas

December 19, 2011 |

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So, on a scale from 1 to 10, how well are you doing with your Christmas shopping so far? I think I’ve reached the 50-60% mark as of yesterday, with some things to finish up and all of my wrapping to do. I’m hoping to be completely finished by Wednesday. Fingers crossed! I still have [...]

The Weekend Dish: 12/17/2011

December 17, 2011 |

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It’s the last full weekend before Christmas! Are you shopping like a madman? Baking up a storm? Or maybe just relaxing with some hot chocolate and holiday movies? Unfortunately, I’m still behind the eight-ball in the shopping department but didn’t want to be anywhere near stores today, as I figured it was bound to be [...]

DIY Brown Sugar & Spice Body Scrub

December 16, 2011 |

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Homemade gifts have become very popular over the last few years for quite a few reasons – they are much more economical than store-bought equivalents, a lot of people are moving toward more organic and “from scratch” products (for food as well as cosmetics), and of course there’s just something warm and cozy about putting [...]

On the 12th Day of Christmas… A KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway!

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UPDATE: The winner of the special edition KitchenAid mixer is: #154 – Miss Christine: Her comment on being Brown Eyed Baker fan on Facebook was the winner. What she’s baking this holiday season: “I am baking four recipes for holiday parties and two for the holidays! I I would LOVEE, to have that beauty in [...]

On the 11th Day of Christmas… A NOOK Tablet Giveaway! (Winner Announced)

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UPDATE: The winner of the NOOK Tablet is: #2,357 – Connie Lee: Her comment on following Brown Eyed Baker on Twitter was the winner. The last book she read? “The last book I read was Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis” Congratulations Connie Lee! You should have already received an email from me; make sure [...]

Eggnog Fudge

December 14, 2011 |

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Mmm more eggnog deliciousness coming out of the kitchen! I am enamored with the flavor of eggnog being infused into baked goods – all that great flavor, without actually drinking it (it just seems way too thick to me!). Has anyone given the Eggnog Cheesecake Bars a try yet? I could totally see having those [...]