Just a Smidgen » Cookies https://justasmidgen.com ..a lifestyle blog filled with recipes, photography, poems, and DIY xo Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:35:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 Bella’s Biscuits ~ Homemade Dog Treats https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:51:58 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19180  Magical dog-leash romps through frosted streets and princess crystal iced trees.. clear sailing ahead! Nothing could be more “Canadian” than a winter day like this! Thick flocked fences lined our streets that morning.. I love hoar frost! In Calgary, we often are gifted this beautiful visual experience due to warmer Chinook winds colliding with our […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/feed/ 18 I Heart Valentine’s Day and Some News https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:10:51 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19134 It’s no surprise to most of you that I love hearts.. { like these Blushing Marshmallow Hearts } Soon it will be Valentine’s Day.. I’ll never forget the packages of Valentine’s my students brought to Kindergarten, each one signed in pencil and stashed into their friend’s heart-shaped pouch. ♥ I wanted to look back at […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/feed/ 33 Top 10 Recipes for 2013 https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/29/top-10-recipes-for-2013/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/29/top-10-recipes-for-2013/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:53:27 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18838 Let the countdown to 2014 begin! Here are your Top 10 Recipes for 2013! Number 10 You know I love experimenting with fancy cakes for family and friends birthdays! This Pretty in Pink Tomboy Cake was a popular one this year, I loved the pink icing swirled between the dark chocolate layers! Number 9 Pumpkin […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/29/top-10-recipes-for-2013/feed/ 21 Tipsy Cherry Chocolate Kisses https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/17/tipsy-cherry-cho/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/17/tipsy-cherry-cho/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:31:38 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18775 Sometimes in life, you just have to step out of your comfort zone.. take a chance I love this.. This just might be my mantra for 2014! Take these sweet little chocolate kisses, for instance.. they’re our traditional Christmas Baci di Cioccolati, so lovely on their own, but push in a slice of whiskey soaked […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/17/tipsy-cherry-cho/feed/ 12 Lois’ Ultimate Ginger Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/10/ultimate-ginger-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/10/ultimate-ginger-cookies/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:37:59 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18649 I’d love to be in Bella’s shoes.. er paws.. right about now but I’ve got a list and I’m checkin’ it twice I’ve been dashin’, dancin’ and prancin’ around the town, just trying to keep my head above water.. er, snow! I’m hosting a dinner party on Wednesday night.. and I hadn’t even begun Christmas […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/10/ultimate-ginger-cookies/feed/ 17 Heart Thimble Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/08/heart-thimble-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/08/heart-thimble-cookies/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2013 06:17:25 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=17980  Snowflakes drift gently down all silent white and in that silence I think of you and wonder.. do you have arms to hold you … a friend’s shoulder to lean on? ♥ Sending a little box filled with heartfelt sugar kisses are such a thoughtful gesture for loved ones or friends. When one has a […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/08/heart-thimble-cookies/feed/ 23 Salted Chocolate Haystack Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/09/02/salted-chocolate-haystack-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/09/02/salted-chocolate-haystack-cookies/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2013 17:11:58 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=16207 ♥ Oh, these last precious days of summer to savor and idle lazy down! With a protracted and sultry Indian Summer of rolling haystack landscapes blanketed blue with skies mirage-shimmering under burnished heat to hopeful follow after. Winter’s breath a gentle whisper away on neck’s tender nape.. ♥ These are easy, idle days of allowing […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/09/02/salted-chocolate-haystack-cookies/feed/ 39 Cardamom Orange Zest Pansy Sugar Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/12/cardamom-orange-zest-pansy-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/12/cardamom-orange-zest-pansy-cookies/#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:46:01 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=15715 I’ve never met a flower I didn’t like. I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like. And I can honestly say, I’ve never met a blogger I didn’t like. So when presented with the opportunity to combine all three.. I jumped at the chance! I’m posting today over on Raymund’s blog.. Ang Sarap! Some of […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/12/cardamom-orange-zest-pansy-cookies/feed/ 28 Vegan ‘n Gluten~Free No Bake Energy Bites https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/07/vegan-n-gluten-free-no-bake-energy-bites/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/07/vegan-n-gluten-free-no-bake-energy-bites/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:28:11 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=15473 My traitorous eyes snapped open at the “crack of dawn” this morning.. after only 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night. As you can imagine, I was beyond thrilled to know that I’d have plenty of time to prepare { insert sarcasm } for a 9 am start time for the bike ride “to Bragg […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/07/07/vegan-n-gluten-free-no-bake-energy-bites/feed/ 28 Anginetti Italian Lemon Drop Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/04/06/anginetti-italian-lemon-drop-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/04/06/anginetti-italian-lemon-drop-cookies/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:51:45 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=13916 Can you say.. A N G I N E T T I ? CLICK HERE if you can’t..  I think he’s hysterical? { Or maybe I’ve had just a little too much wine tonight? } The weather …”blah blah blah”…  is just about the same as last time we spoke, er, I wrote,  and this […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/04/06/anginetti-italian-lemon-drop-cookies/feed/ 41 Katie’s GF Vegan Chocolate Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/22/katies-gf-vegan-cocoa-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/22/katies-gf-vegan-cocoa-cookies/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:37:31 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=12256 This is Reading Week for my kids! If you’ve ever crammed for finals.. or slaved over projects and essays you’ll understand a well-earned and much-needed break for a treat, and sometimes, only chocolate will do! Katie found this recipe.. (somewhere and just sent a text message of the ingredients over her iPhone) and we just […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/22/katies-gf-vegan-cocoa-cookies/feed/ 35 SweetAmbs Brush Embroidery Cookies.. for a Sweetie https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/16/lavender-brush-embroidery-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/16/lavender-brush-embroidery-cookies/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:43:16 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=12176 It’s been such an exciting week.. of reconnecting with friends and making new ones! { Some friends never change.. and we’re so glad they don’t! } I’m overjoyed to have reconnected with Lois, my Maid of Honor and the doctor who helped deliver my Baby Girl { she was the one who nick-named her “Peanut”.. […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/02/16/lavender-brush-embroidery-cookies/feed/ 67 grace https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/19/grace/ https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/19/grace/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:03:23 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=11356 grace “I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” { Anne Lamott }   in loving memory of Philip John Carroll  1.28.60 ~ 12.14.12 ♥ wishing you all grace and peace this holiday season may […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/19/grace/feed/ 58 Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/12/cranberry-white-chocolate-chunk-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/12/cranberry-white-chocolate-chunk-cookies/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:20:23 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=11315 It started out as a totally normal week.. Seriously, who hasn’t had days like these? Still, I wonder, can we really “have it all” and is it really worth it? And often I think, something’s gotta’ give. So… anyhooo… After an intense four 8 hour days straight of house shopping with awesome clients, I’m finally […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2012/12/12/cranberry-white-chocolate-chunk-cookies/feed/ 55 Vintage Christmas Wreath DIY & Biscoffie Bites https://justasmidgen.com/2012/11/30/vintage-christmas-wreath-biscoffie-bites/ https://justasmidgen.com/2012/11/30/vintage-christmas-wreath-biscoffie-bites/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:15:13 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=11213 today i have a Vintage Christmas Wreath DIY that you can make.. it could stay up year round, for that matter { i promise, this is an easy and quick craft once you have everything ready to go } when i saw this over at Thistlewood Farms, i couldn’t wait to make my own Vintage […]

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