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Let us raise our glasses.

December 27, 2011 by Cara

Hi, my friends! I hope that you all had a very merry holiday season. I missed you all so much in these past few days– it’s so good to be back. I had a really lovely, long holiday weekend full of: biking riding along the beach, sunbathing on the front porch, wine drinking, and hanging…

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Grandma got ran over by her cookies…

December 16, 2011 by Cara

Fork and Beans Virtual Advent Calendar (treats not included) Excuse me while I get my tissue and blow my nose as I sing, one last time, my favorite song from the past 2 weeks, “The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies”: (I cannot believe today is the last day of cookie making) 11 Mince”meat” failures, 10 Persimmon Cookies,…

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How to fail at baking and Economics.

December 15, 2011 by Cara

Virtual Advent Calendar It’s days like these that I am so glad I went to therapy back in the day. Though I am not always perfect at distinguishing between the two, I am still far ahead from where I used to be in regards to finding my worth not in what I do but who…

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Persimmonable cookies.

December 14, 2011 by Cara

Pardon me, dear friends, as I quickly sing through this song. I still have a little bit of time to study before my final and I need every last minute available. So without any further delay, here we go: Now I might not be a genius, but I can tell you this: If you eat 6 of these cookies…

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How baking and Economics go hand-in-hand

December 13, 2011 by Cara

Virutal Advent Calendar: If I can just last one more day, then all shall be well. It’s finals week and I would like to say that I have been studying hard, however, if you wanna count: “Staring blankly at your notes” as being a most studious student, then yes, yes you better believe I’m ready for my…

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Dates are the New Raisins.

December 12, 2011 by Cara

Are my eyes seeing correctly? Does it really say TWO weeks left until Christmas on the virtual Advent Calendar??! Speaking of Christmas, Santa’s snowmen helpers stopped by and wanted to announce the winners from this weekend’s giveaway. The 2 winners of a very merry, Fork and Beans cookie jar & Dandies gift are:  Rebecca *AND* Lizzie …

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Welcome, I’m Cara! At Fork and Beans you will find creativity at every corner. From snack ideas, to holiday fun–even crafts and activities to do with your kids. If you are a parent (or just love fun food), you’ve come to the right spot! Come check out the latest idea I’ve made for my family and stay awhile, won’t you?

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