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July 7, 2012

Desserts in Jars {Recipe: Tres Leches Cakes}

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A wonderful Tres Leches Cake recipe from the Desserts in Jars Cookbook.

Desserts in Jars - Tres Leches Cake in a Jar Recipe

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lindsey from Growing Kids Ministry for winning!

I used to stand by the glass counter, staring longingly into the dessert case, hoping my parents would budge and buy me one of the little “parfait buckets”. Banana Cream pie, strawberry shortcake, triple chocolate brownie… all made even more appealing by their presentation in a clear, little container.

My Grandpa was my only ticket to ever getting these desserts… I knew every time we’d head to lunch together, a single serving dessert of my choice would be in my future. Sitting in the local KFC, eating little parfait buckets together, is still one of my favorite memories of time spent with my Grandpa.

My good friend Shaina reacquainted me with these memories of my Grandpa the second she started working on her Desserts in Jars cookbook. The appeal of pies, puddings, cakes and more in little single serving dessert jars was one I could totally relate to. There’s just something about eating your dessert in your very own special jar that makes it all the more decadent.

Desserts in Jars - Tres Leches Cake in a Jar Recipe

Shaina has sweetly offered to give one lucky Dine & Dish reader a copy of her cookbook Desserts in Jars, 50 Sweet Treats That Shine (Harvard Common Press). You’ll fall in love with Shaina’s writing, recipes and photography the second you flip open the very first page.

Desserts in Jars Cookbook

Giveaway Details for Desserts in Jars by Shaina Olmanson

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite single serving dessert is.

For additional entries:

  • Share, tweet or pin this post on your favorite social media outlets…Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest… leave a separate comment on this post (up to 3) for each share.

All entries must be received by midnight, CST on Saturday, July 14th. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

Tres Leches Cakes in a Jar
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Tres Leches Cakes in a Jar

Adapted to use what I had on had --> from Desserts in Jars. by Shaina Olmanson. A delicious sponge cake soaked in three milks makes this dessert in a jar a decadent treat. For the original recipe, purchase Shaina's cookbook HERE.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 14 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Cream softened butter, sugar and vanilla on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Slowly add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them half full.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Unwrap the cupcakes from their liners. Poke each cake all over with a fork.
  • In the meantime, combine the sweetened condensed milk, milk and heavy whipping cream.
  • Using 6 8 ounce jars, place 1 cupcake in the bottom of each. Slowly spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the milk mixture slowly over each cake. Top each cake with an additional cupcake. Slowly spoon the remaining milk mixture over each cake. Cover the jars and store them in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Serve topped with fresh berries or the whipped cream Shaina suggests in her cookbook.

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Comments

  1. Joy says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Cupcakes are perfect. Deep chocolate cupcake with raspberry and vAnilla would be fantastic in a jar

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  2. Tracy says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Sounds delicious! Keeps the cake moist too!

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  3. Amanda says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    My favorite single serve dessert is chocolate lava cake, but it has to be hot!

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  4. Kara says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Creme brûlée – no one else in my family likes it so it is a special treat just for me!

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  5. Lori says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    This looks sooo yummy! Thank you!

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  6. Lori says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Repinned this on my Pinterest page.

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  7. Jenne says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    My favorite single serve dessert is fried pie.

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  8. MaryBeth says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    My fave would be panna cotta – not sure I spelled it right but it’s a delicious cooked cream dessert. I love it lots!

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  9. Heather says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Favorite – Black Forest Cake/Cupcake – extra cherries of course. 🙂

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  10. Heather says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Pinned to Pinterest

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  11. Jenne says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I retweeted about the giveaway via @MooshuJenne

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  12. Suzette says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    My favorite single-serving dessert will probably be this after I try it because I love Tres Leche cake. Right now, a chocolate truffle.

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  13. Suzette says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Pinned on my pinterest board. Thank you for the great recipe.

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  14. Jenne says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I pinned about the giveaway on pinterest via Jenne Kopalek/Mooshu Jenne

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  15. ErinsFoodFiles says

    July 7, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    My favorite single serving dessert is probably a cookie!

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  16. Nancy L says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Chocolate Pudding!!

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  17. Chelsea says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Chocolate souffle! Yum!!

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  18. Chelsea says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I tweeted about the Giveaway! @CCIndulgence

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  19. Chelsea says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Pinned!

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  20. Anna says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Apple turnovers, if I get to them before my daughter does!

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  21. Julie says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    For me as a kid, it was those types of desserts at the local cafeteria! Do I have to choose just one as my favorite? 🙂 Creme Brulee!

    Thanks for the chance!

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  22. marla says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    These treats in jars are beautiful Kristin!

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  23. Shumaila says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Cupcakes! These look wonderful.

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  24. Jackie in NC says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Cupcakes, no question about it. And they would be great in jars, I love this idea of desserts in jars and the cookbook looks wonderful.

    Reply
  25. Shumaila says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Pinned it!

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  26. Julia says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I love creme brûlée!

    Reply
  27. Julia says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/235524255483255377/

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  28. Jule says

    July 7, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Truffles maybe?

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  29. Juliana from NC says

    July 7, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    A single lemon madeleine sprinkled with powdered sugar makes me happy.

    I pinned the giveaway on my Pinterest board titled My Sweet Tooth.

    Reply
  30. Mellisa W says

    July 7, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Pecan pocket pies.

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  31. Kimberly payton says

    July 7, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Favorite: chocolate pie (my grandma’s recipe) 🙂

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  32. pam says

    July 7, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    My favorite single serving dessert – a pan of brownies 🙂

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  33. Laurie says

    July 7, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    My favorite single serving dessert is lemon pudding cake

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  34. Sara MacSorley says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    These cakes look great! My favorite single serving dessert is a cannoli, I can never say no.

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  35. Lindsey Whitney says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Chocolate pudding

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  36. Kelly M says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Chocolate Mousse. 🙂

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  37. Dixie says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Everything looks yummy! Anything chocolate is my favorite.

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  38. Kelly M says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway!

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  39. Amy McGrath says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Hmmmm I love so many single serving desserts. My fave is probably a mini pear tart.

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  40. Kristine says

    July 7, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Creme Brûlée!

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  41. Ginet says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Dessert. rice crispy treat

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  42. Yazmin says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    My fave single serve dessert used to be banana cream pie but some how I’m now allergic to bananas so now I like coconut cream pie. In a Jar.

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  43. Meghan Finley says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Gotta go with creme brulee

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  44. Stacey says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Banana Pudding!

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  45. Cyndi Kudelka says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I love making bite sized, chocolate covered bananas. Perfect simple summertime treat.

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  46. Maria Lafreniere says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    This recipe sounds fantastic! Great for an on the go dessert or snack with the kids or picnic in the park

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  47. Sarah says

    July 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I am with you on the parfaits I think they are yummy! I remember being so excited when one Of the adults would buy me one.

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  48. cassie says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I love foods that bring back fond memories! My favorite single serving dessert is am oatmeal cookie!

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  49. Lynn Daws says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    My favorite single serving dessert is creme brulee! Love all these recipes in jars!

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  50. Lynn Daws says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I repinned this to my Pinterest food/drinks board…

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  51. Lynn Daws says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I shared this giveaway on my facebook page.

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  52. Lynn Daws says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I also tweeted about this giveaway. Thanks for all these chances!

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  53. Alicia says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    My favourite single-serve dessert is cupcakes! =)

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  54. Theresa D says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Cupcakes are my FAV!!!! Well any kind of cake =)

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  55. Laura says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Hands down, Creme Brûlée.

    Reply
  56. Theresa D says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I Tweeted!!!!

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  57. Katie says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    I can never say no to a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie!

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  58. Mary S says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Lemon Curd Tartlet!!

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  59. gina says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    i love red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting

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  60. Una Walker says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:28 am

    I just made Micheal Symons microwave chocolate cake, ok I made two dividing the recipe in half. Yummy!

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  61. amy marantino says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:25 am

    my favorite single serving treat is a klondike bar (what would you do?)

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  62. amy marantino says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:26 am

    i tweeted – https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/221852266049699841

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  63. Amy Tong says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:06 am

    My favorite single serving dessert is Creme Brulee. hm….I want one right now!

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  64. Karen says

    July 8, 2012 at 6:06 am

    A small dish of very good ice cream.

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  65. Marsha says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Oh how to choose!!! 🙂 My favorite would simply have to be a gooey chocolate cake (with vanilla ice cream of course)

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  66. Marsha says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:14 am

    My favorite would have to be a gooey chocolate cake with room for vanilla ice cream of course! 🙂

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  67. dani h says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:19 am

    my favorite single-serving dessert is pie in a jar! {or on a stick} any kind!!! thanks for a chance at the giveaway.

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  68. Mrs K says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Cherry and chocolate.

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  69. Bebe says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Definitely a warm chocolate chip cookie…

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  70. Ann says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:38 am

    My ultimate favorite dessert with a good cup of coffee is a homemade piece of apple pie with raisins and walnuts!

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  71. Priya Sreeram says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:39 am

    I heart Serradura ( Macau Sawdust Pudding) ; great giveaway and the Tres Leches Cake is a killer

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  72. Judith - Texas says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:10 am

    No. 1 for me – ‘nana pudding’ (from scratch) with meringue.

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  73. Leslie says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:51 am

    So many desserts so little time. If I have to choose one it would be lemon mousse, no wait chocolate mousse, no maybe something with sour cherries. Oh this is too hard …. I need a cookie!

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  74. elisabeth says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:04 am

    my favorite single serve dessert are cookies!!

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  75. Janet says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Fried apple pies are my favorite

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  76. Hilda says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Carrot cake!

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  77. Alison @ Wife Meets Life says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Chocolate pudding cake!

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  78. Brad says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Definitely rich, thick, rice pudding with raisins!

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  79. Debbie says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:14 am

    My favorite is the “shot” desserts…No need to feel guilty with those!

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  80. Lisa says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Banana pudding in jars! My fav dessert in the whole world. Lots and lots of vanilla wafers!

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  81. Cindy B. says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:25 am

    My absolute favorite single serving dessert Carrot Cake!

    Reply
  82. Cindy B. says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I tweeted.

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  83. Cindy B. says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I shared on Facebook.

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  84. Cindy B. says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I pinned this on Pinterest.

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  85. Katy says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Cupcakes!!

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  86. Kelsey G. says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Definitely creme brûlée!

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  87. Terri says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    My favorite is cupcakes.

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  88. susan G says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    My favorite single serve would be pie – any kind, but I especially love
    cherry!
    Susan

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  89. susan G says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Pinned it! This looks like a cookbook I should really have – Susan

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  90. Kim Venglar says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I pinned this because I love anything in a jar. It’s individual servings at their best!

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  91. Steph says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    My favorite single serving dessert wopuld be lemon meringue pie!

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  92. Laurie says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    In the summertime, I especially love a single serving of strawberry shortcake!

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  93. Laurie says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I posted it on Facebook – looks so yummy!

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  94. Laurie says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I also pinned it!

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  95. Jennifer says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    My favorite single serving desert is Creme brûlée.

    Reply
  96. T Strickland says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    My fave and only dessert I’ve ever made in a jar is cheese cake. But I’m so excited to experiment with more! Thanks for the inspirations! 🙂

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  97. Alice says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Key lime pie is my favorite single serving dish! 🙂

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  98. Alice says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    totally pinned it! 🙂

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  99. Alice says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Friends will be thrilled to see this on Facebook! (shared on FB)

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  100. Melanie says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I’d have to say that the raspberry cheesecakes that I made for Caden graduation were pretty good:)

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  101. Kelsey G. says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I pinned this!

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  102. Kelsey G. says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Tweeted it too 🙂

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  103. Kelsey G. says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Oh yes, and shared a little Facebook action too

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  104. Babs says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Always and ever, strawberry shortcake.

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  105. Renee Richardson says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I love cupcakes. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  106. Audra Bell says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Strawberry short cake.

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  107. jan says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Buttermilk Panna Cotta topped with strawberries… my favorite.

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  108. jan says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I pinned to pinterest

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  109. Carol says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Meyer Lemon Curd, or Peanut Butter Pie

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    • Samantha Brent says

      July 9, 2012 at 3:01 am

      Thanks for sharing the step by step process of making these desserts in jar.

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  110. Julie says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    My favorite single-serve dessert is a chocolate pot-de-creme!

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  111. Julie says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I pinned this post to my Pinterest Sweets board!

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  112. Adrienne says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    These look great! My favorite single serving dessert is simple, frosting shots!

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  113. Kim Bee says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    These looks delicious. I love making stuff in jars. I think cheesecake is my fave.

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  114. samW says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    a strawberry milkshake!

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  115. Crystal king says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Pies! Pies are the best thing imaginable, in any container.

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  116. Mb says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:44 am

    mug cake!

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  117. Helen says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Chocolate pudding cake in a jar.

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  118. Brenda Combs says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:17 am

    love brownies.

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  119. Kathleen says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:47 am

    Looks delish!

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  120. Kathleen says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Looks delish! Ice cream cake is the best.

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  121. Rebecca says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Cupcakes!

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  122. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:24 am

    My favorite single serving dessert is probably mini cheesecakes

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  123. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/thespiffycookie/status/222350599369408512

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  124. Michelle Wright says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:35 am

    My favorite is pudding pie.

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  125. linda payne says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I love puddings in a jar!

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  126. Kari says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I love tres leches! My favorite individual dessert is creme brulee.

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  127. Tracy F. says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Lemon Meringue Pie is my all time favourite!

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  128. Jennifer (Savor) says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:53 am

    I am pinning this bad boy to my food in jars Pinterest board. yum!

    http://pinterest.com/savorthethyme/food-in-a-jar/

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  129. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:56 am

    My favorite single serving dessert is chocolate mug cake…never fails to satisfy. 🙂

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  130. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:57 am

    And I just tweeted the giveaway. 🙂

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  131. Sara Croft says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Ice cream! You can have it single scoop style or pile it on!

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  132. Jochem @ Social says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    That looks quite good, i can’t imagine what the rest would look like. Yummie

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  133. Jochem @ Social says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    That look quite good. I can”t imagine what the rest in this books looks like. Yummie

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  134. Trish says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Single serving dessert. I’ll go nice and easy with a bowl of ice cream. With brownie on top. And maybe some hot fudge. LOVE the idea of desserts in jars! Crossing my fingers (and toes) for this one.

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  135. priyanka says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    forever and always..tiramisu

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  136. Tricia says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    ice cream sandwiches

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  137. Jessie G says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    chocolate mousse . I am drooling now.

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  138. Stacy Wood says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    My absolute FAVORITE Single Serving Dessert would have to be Chocolate Cake in a Mug w/whip cream topping…. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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  139. Debbie says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    This book is on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!

    My favorite single serving dessert is ice cream. Straight out of the carton. Give me a spoon and I’m happy.

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  140. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    July 9, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    I completely agree – single serving beats it out all of the time which is why I love cupcakes so much, but in a container it’d have to be pudding and mousse mmm mmm!

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  141. Elle says

    July 9, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    a huge scoop Vietnamese Coffee ice cream

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  142. Niki says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Mmm anything chocolate but especially brownies!

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  143. Gina B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    one perfect coconut cupcake

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  144. Gina B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Pinned this!

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  145. Gina B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Shared!

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  146. Gina B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Tweeted!

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  147. Bethany says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I make this awesome chocolate mousse pie – I never considered making it in individual portions, but I need to try that immediately!!

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  148. Crystal says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    My favorite is chocolate chip cheesecake

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  149. Joyce Chambers says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Apricot pie.

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  150. Debbie says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    Creme Brulée, but this Tres Leches Cake could take it’s place.

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  151. Debbie says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I shared this on Facebook

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  152. Debbie says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    And Pinned it too. (I added the book to my wish list on Amazon…just in case)

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  153. Amy Kempf says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:16 am

    warm chocolate molten cake.

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  154. Deborah says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I haven’t bought a cookbook for myself in a long time, but this is one that I’ve been dying to have!! I have memories of going to a cafeteria-type restaurant when I was a kid (on really special occasions!) and getting to choose my very own dessert. It was such a special treat – having that dessert all to myself!!

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  155. jessica w says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I love molten chocolate souffles!

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  156. Jan says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Creme brulee has to be my favorite

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  157. latanya says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    ice cream

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  158. latanya says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/222858250742280193

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  159. Krissy says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    chocolate and peanut butter ice cream

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  160. Tammy Hoffa says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I love a single brownie recipe (for the microwave)

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  161. Marsha Lynne says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    any whooey,gooey choclate cake..called Messy Cake

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    • Jessica Hays says

      July 18, 2012 at 1:57 am

      I want to get this cookbook. I want to make these desserts in jars.

      Reply
  162. Krissy says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I pinned this post on Pinterest.

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  163. Barbara P. says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Creme brulee

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  164. Janelle King says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:20 am

    My best single serve dessert dish is petit fours.

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  165. Theresa J says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:08 am

    I love strawberry shortcake

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  166. Theresa J says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:09 am

    http://www.facebook.com/theresa.janke/posts/204751622987026

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  167. Theresa J says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:10 am

    https://twitter.com/tweetyscute/status/223690673562451968

    Reply
  168. Theresa J says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:10 am

    http://pinterest.com/pin/47710077273142740/

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  169. Katie says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Creme Brulee. YUM!

    Reply
  170. lisa says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    cheesecake

    Reply
  171. Linda says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Tiramisu! Ymmmmm.

    Reply
  172. Jeffrey says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    For a single serving dessert I would have to choose ice cream!

    Reply
  173. Alison C says

    July 14, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    OMG I would absolutemy love this cookbook. I am fascinated by desserts in a jar! Made it in to this give away by the skin of my teeth!
    Thanks for the chance to win!!!!

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    • Alison C says

      July 14, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      Oops forgot my favourite dessert . . . brownies!

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  174. Dina says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    great idea!

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  175. Jesy Pijuan says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Fav single serve is Flan..eventhough its hard for it to be just a single serve 😉 always want more…how great to be able to have it all to myself, served in my own little jar! Yum :p must try!!

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  176. Saundra Curry says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:25 am

    Where to you get the jars?

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    • Kristen says

      April 17, 2013 at 8:05 am

      Hi Saundra –
      I got mine on Amazon… here’s a link for you!
      Thanks!
      Kristen

      http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008586UJY/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=dinanddis-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B008586UJY&adid=1HJW3QQCCXMCD4ZT6JZ8

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  177. Lisa K says

    June 29, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    The book looks great and is on my want list, but I’m wondering if anyone tried this “adapted” recipe? I made them tonight, followed directions to a “t” and these are not like a sponge cake, they are very heavy and dense, I hope after they sit in the fridge they are better, made them for a party. Also, this did not make a dozen cakes. I did two batches, only to get 10 jars :/

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    • Kristen says

      June 30, 2013 at 7:31 am

      HI Lisa –
      I’m so sorry this didn’t turn out for you. I actually didn’t adapt the cake recipe at all from the book, but did adapt what went over them in the jars (the recipe calls for 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup half and half… I used milk and heavy cream instead of the evaporated milk and half and half).
      I did find that Shaina’s recipe for the cakes was a little bit dense. I’ve never had Tres Leches Cake, but I assumed that’s how it was supposed to be. However, with that being said, I did get 12 cakes out of it (Shaina’s recipes says you should get 14 individual cakes).
      I hope they are better for you this morning after soaking in the goodness!
      Thanks,
      Kristen

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  178. Natalie says

    February 4, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I was just wondering how long this will last for. I think for traditional tres leches cake you leave it for a while, but not sure about these. Am thinking of making a heap of them for a party 🙂

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    • Kristen says

      February 5, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Natalie – Let me ask Shaina (the book author) and I’ll let you know! It’d be GREAT for a party!

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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