Category Archives: Baking

Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fueling young athletes

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by mcawood

My girls have become calorie-burning machines. I continue to be amazed by the amount of food consumed at our household! Between gymnastics, swimming and an after-school running program, as well as normal growing, they are steady grazers.  There are many … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Air Cookies

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by mcawood

For our last installment in the month of chocolate, I had to include this amazing recipe I stumbled across on Yahoo over the holidays – chocolate “Air Cookies.” The recipe was featured on Reluctantly Healthy (hosted by Judy Greer) because … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Brownie pudding, oh my!

Posted on 19 February, 2013 by mcawood

For the latest installment in the month of chocolate, I headed to the recipe archives and pulled out an old family favorite – brownie pudding.  This recipe pre-dates the lava cake of current restaurant fame, and in my opinion, tastes … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fondue night

Posted on 12 February, 2013 by mcawood

There’s nothing quite like dipping your food into hot, melted, gooey goodness, especially when it is chocolate! One of my favorite restaurants in Denver used to be La Fondue. Each table had a built in hot plate where your server … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: The best chocolate mousse ever!

Posted on 5 February, 2013 by mcawood

Since February is the month of love, I’ve decided to dedicate my posts to my first love….. chocolate (sorry, honey!). There really is no substitute. You either love it or feign indifference (I seriously wonder about you indifferent folks). So … Continue reading →

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Sara Todd: Stop comparing (and give yourself a little grace)

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

A few weeks ago, I was invited to a Pampered Chef Party. I accepted because the hostess is one of my best friends. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and that the night would end with … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Breakfast for dinner

Posted on 15 January, 2013 by mcawood

I am not a morning person. During the week, I get up and get things going to get us out the door on time, but I do not relish the thought of whipping up a big breakfast.  Cereal, oatmeal, toast, … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Half-melted half-birthday

Posted on 8 January, 2013 by mcawood

Sunday was Madeleine’s half birthday – she is officially 10 ½! The half birthday started in preschool. Madeleine has a July birthday, not a part of the school-year calendar, thereby missing out on the much-anticipated event of celebrating your birthday … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Cookies for Santa

Posted on 18 December, 2012 by mcawood

Shopping is done, presents are wrapped (well, maybe) and the kids’ winter break has commenced. The hype for the much anticipated Christmas Day increases by the minute, and the energy levels of our children have reached an all-time high, while … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Family traditions

Posted on 11 December, 2012 by mcawood

Does your family have a tradition that signals the holiday season? For me, it is the Nutcracker Ballet, and it has to be with a live orchestra.  It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without it.  I have been counting down … Continue reading →

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