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		<title>Cherry Petit Fours</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 02:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cherry baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cherry blossom festival]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not so long ago it was cherry blossom season here in DC, and I wanted to bake something to celebrate the season. I&#8217;ve also been wanting to try my hand at the challenge of baking petit fours, so I thought why not combine the two. And a challenge it was. Petit fours are not for<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/05/14/cherry-petit-fours/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Easter Brunch</title>
		<link>http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/easter-brunch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This challenge was to host an Easter brunch while still hosting overnight guests.  I usually like to prep and cook by myself while taking my time until guests come over for a party, but with out-of-towners staying for the weekend, it seemed rude to spend a lot of time cooking.  I&#8217;ll admit that I still<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/easter-brunch/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Monte&#8217;s Ham</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Serves 12 people Recipe adapted from Saveur.om Ingredients 10 lb smoked ham on the bone 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade 1 1/2 cups dijon mustard 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300°. Trim tough outer skin and excess fat from ham. Place ham, meat side down, in a<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/montes-ham/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lemon and Thyme Cookies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies. Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 eggs 2 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves Directions Beat eggs and set aside. Cream<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/lemon-and-thyme-cookies/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Deviled Eggs-Three Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Makes 24 deviled eggs Ingredients 2 dozen eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup dijon mustard 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 small jar of caviar Directions 1. Fill large sauce pan with water and baking soda. Baking soda will<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/deviled-eggs-three-ways/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kale Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ingredients 2 bunches of Italian kale 1 cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese 1/4 cup lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Remove tough outer layers of kale, and chop remaining lighter inside leaves. 2. Whisk<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/kale-salad/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cherry Berry Pie</title>
		<link>http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/cherry-berry-pie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cherry recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ingredients for crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup chilled water 2 sticks of chilled unsalted butter, cut in small pieces Directions for pie crust  1. Mix flour, salt and sugar in large bowl. With hands or a pastry blender, work in butter until the mixture is<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/27/cherry-berry-pie/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Frosting by Numbers</title>
		<link>http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/18/frosting-by-numbers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Birthday cakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re on Pinterest and follow anyone who posts about food and baking, then there is no way you have escaped the food coloring chart for icing that is out there.  Stephanie of Anna and Blue Paperie, took all of The Food Network&#8217;s &#8220;Frost by Numbers&#8221; and turned them into a beautiful chart which has<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/03/18/frosting-by-numbers/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Make a Flower Bloom in Winter</title>
		<link>http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/02/25/make-a-flower-bloom-in-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bouquets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floral arrangements]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is cold here in DC. Not blizzard cold or anything, but our days are filled with either grey sky or whipping cold wind. Flowers in the house are a great reminder of the spring to come and warmer, pleasant days ahead. Unfortunately, there isn&#8217;t a terrific flower selection in the dead of winter, so<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/02/25/make-a-flower-bloom-in-winter/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>1920&#8242;s Costume Party</title>
		<link>http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/02/22/1920s-costume-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hilary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For my boyfriend&#8217;s birthday, I challenged him to come up with a fun idea for his 30th.  He&#8217;s a clever fellow, and offered up the idea of a 1920&#8242;s party to celebrate the last day of his 20&#8242;s.  Done. The best thing about costume parties is that everyone interprets the theme differently. We had a<br /><a class="moretag" href="http://www.hostesswars.com/2013/02/22/1920s-costume-party/">&#187; Read the full article &#187;</a>]]></description>
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