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Freelance writer and editor with a focus and passion for food and beverage, lifestyle, parties, and travel. Editorial director of Best Friends For Frosting

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Former bakery owner turned freelance food and travel writer and recipe developer with a focus on baking, outdoor cooking, and exploring the Northwest.

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The Best Grocery Store Cakes According to a Professional Baker

The Best Grocery Store Cakes According to a Professional Baker

Walmart offers a great bang for your buck when it comes to cake. To make it even better, Walmart has an onlin…

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This Resort in Washington State's Little German Town Has Tree House-style Cabins, Stunning Mounta...

This Resort in Washington State's Little German Town Has Tree House-style Cabins, Stunning Mounta...

Washington state is known for its incredible scenery, from rain forests and cascading mountains to acres of v…

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How to Set Up the Perfect Cheese Board for Your Wedding

How to Set Up the Perfect Cheese Board for Your Wedding

Coming up with the perfect menu for your wedding may seem a bit daunting, especially as you're working on sat…

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I Made 3-Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake Cups and It's Officially My Go-To Easy Dessert

I Made 3-Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake Cups and It's Officially My Go-To Easy Dessert

You need only a couple minutes of prep time to make our mini 3-ingredient no-bake cheesecakes. If you're crav…

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I Made Choux au Craquelin and They're WAY Better Than Basic Cream Puffs

I Made Choux au Craquelin and They're WAY Better Than Basic Cream Puffs

While this choux au craquelin recipe may seem tricky to pull off, it's doable. And with an exquisite smooth, …

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I Went on a Babymoon With My Sister - and It Was the Most Meaningful Trip We've Taken

I Went on a Babymoon With My Sister - and It Was the Most Meaningful Trip We've Taken

Becoming an aunt is one of the most rewarding moments of your life. Or, at least that's what they say. When m…

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The Best Peaches for Pie, According to a Farmer Original

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Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Biting into a ripe peach is on the summer bucket list for many. For those peach lovers, nothing compares to eating a juicy fresh summer peach standing over the sink. My preference? I love incorporating peaches into baked goods, including crisps, crumbles, peach crumb bars, and peach pie. To me, that’s when this fruit shines. There are two key types of peaches—freestone and clingstone. So what type of peaches are the best choice for baking a pie?
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This Unexpected Campfire Treat Has Me Skipping Marshmallows

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When it comes to cooking outside, creativity always wins. As a certified s'mores lover, I'm always trying combinations to elevate the classic campfire dessert, and a roasted marshmallow is the key component that ties it all together. But I stumbled upon a new trick recently that makes me want to skip roasting marshmallows entirely: Cooking cinnamon rolls over the campfire. This idea came from an Instagram post, and after wondering how well it actually works, I decided to put it to the test.
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This Unexpected Campfire Treat Has Me Skipping Marshmallows

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Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images When it comes to cooking outside, creativity always wins. As a certified s’mores lover, I’m always trying combinations to elevate the classic campfire dessert, and a roasted marshmallow is the key component that ties it all together. But I stumbled upon a new trick recently that makes me want to skip roasting marshmallows entirely: Cooking cinnamon rolls over the campfire.
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