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A Parisian Proposal and My First Macaron Tower
A wedding in Paris? I went all in. ...
Ready to Roll: Mary’s Top 5 Essential Rolling Pins
Roll out the red carpet for these rolling pins. ...
Cookie Heritage: Grandma Vivardo's Italian Fig Cookies and Family Recipes
My Grandma Vivardo is my cookie muse; her story is—among other things—the story of how a proud Italian-American culinary tradition crossed an ocean, endured a...
Tips & Tools: Keys to Better Baking (Part 1)
Baking can be a daunting proposition. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a whiz in the kitchen, here are general principles to steer you onto...
A Gift of Cookies: Giving back to vital children’s charities in my community
Lean more about Hephzibah House and Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society, two wonderful organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of the neediest...
A Gift of Cookies: Book Now Available for Purchase!
My debut book of baking recipes: A Gift of Cookies: Recipes to Share with Family & Friends is officially out now! Learn more about the...
Tips & Tools: Keys to Better Baking: (Part 2)
Tips for Setting a Perfectly Pretty Thanksgiving Table
This Thanksgiving, many of us will be having smaller gatherings than usual. I believe that makes it all the more important to ensure your table...
Updates on Charity Partners: Hephzibah Children’s Association & Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society
I am proud to be donating all of the proceeds from my debut baking cookbook to two vital children’s charities: Hephzibah Children’s Association and The...
Happy Holidays: A special message from Mary
I want to wish a very happy holiday season to all of my readers, and give a huge thanks to all of the people who...
Baker’s Best Friend: My Favorite Doggie Treat Recipes
My ever-growing list of homemade dog treats includes carrots with cream cheese sandwich cookies and peaches and cream dob biscuits that you can customize with...
How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Chef Terri Miligan was kind enough to share with me how to boil the perfect 3 minute hard boiled eggs. Here’s her step-by-step and a...
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