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the latest from the journal

  • Homemade Cosmic Brownies

    Homemade Cosmic Brownies

    remember little debbie cosmic brownies? the ones with the chocolate frosting and those little rainbow chips… read more

  • Finley’s Magic Moon Ice Cream (Inspired by Blue Moon)

    Finley’s Magic Moon Ice Cream (Inspired by Blue Moon)

    A creamy homemade green ice cream inspired by Blue Moon, with vanilla, butter, lemon, and just… read more

  • s’mores iced coffee with toasted marshmallow cold foam

    s’mores iced coffee with toasted marshmallow cold foam

    Make a homemade S’mores iced coffee with graham syrup, toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate, and pourable toasted… read more

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