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Drunken Peppermint Mocha
Start Christmas off right, with booze! Adjustments at the end for if you like strong or sweet drinks. Ingredients // Peppermint Vodka 8oz...

Shelby M. Costo
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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Take the Damn photo.
No, I'm not talking about instagramming your perfect coffee, picturesque cocktail, or the trendy new boutique you found. I'm talking...

Shelby M. Costo
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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2020 Gift Guide
No need for a monologue from me, this guide includes some of my favorite makers & small businesses broken down by person (in categories...

Shelby M. Costo
Nov 22, 20206 min read
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Chocolate Shortbread
This recipe is an all time favorite, especially at the holidays. It pairs with just about everything, but my favorite thing is to shape...

Shelby M. Costo
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Why do Chefs Love Thanksgiving?
Why are chefs so crazy about Turkey Day? Yes, the menu is pretty diverse but people cook just as elaborately on Christmas, Easter, even...

Shelby M. Costo
Nov 24, 20192 min read
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SHOP LOCAL holiday gift guide
LOCAL Holiday Gift Guide
All I want for Christmas is…
for you to shop local!
Seriously.

Shelby M. Costo
Nov 18, 20194 min read
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My recommendations...
Here's some of what I've been loving lately

Shelby M. Costo
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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Tortilla Soup//Come One Come All
The soup that meets any & all food exemptions or preferences AND is still creamy. What even.

Shelby M. Costo
Oct 24, 20192 min read
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A Closer Look at the Woman Behind the Blog
Shelby, explained 10 ways Zodiac - Sun | Virgo Rising | Pieces Moon | Leo Enneagram - 3w4 (after taking the quiz & reading the...

Shelby M. Costo
Oct 14, 20191 min read
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"Am I a Whiskey Drinker?"
a contemplation.

Shelby M. Costo
Oct 6, 20191 min read
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You & The Kitchen on a Fall Morning
I'm proud & excited to introduce you to my forever food bestie, Samantha Santti, and her latest work of genius, a book called Life Is Hard,

Shelby M. Costo
Sep 29, 20192 min read
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A Love Letter to Eggs
A love letter to eggs. Dear eggs, I just wanted to thank you for everything that you do, you gorgeous & self sufficient food you. Some...

Shelby M. Costo
Sep 22, 20192 min read
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The Easiest & Most Addictive Dessert that Literally Anyone can Make
Chocolate Peanutbutter Bark

Shelby M. Costo
Sep 8, 20192 min read
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The Quick & Dirty Guide to Gettin' Nashty
Nashville’s reputation for country music & bridal parties was genuinely an after thought when planning this trip. My friend & I, both...

Shelby M. Costo
Aug 26, 20192 min read
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If I were to describe myself using podcasts...
These are 5 podcasts that I just can’t live without and when I sat down to write a post recommending them to you I realized they actually...

Shelby M. Costo
Aug 17, 20193 min read
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Pairing Notes | Rose Edition
As someone who tends to favor the darker side of the flavor profile I rarely have a craving for anything besides whiskey & red wine. But...

Shelby M. Costo
Jul 28, 20192 min read
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The 4th Type of Chocolate
The 4th type of chocolate AKA the biggest thing to happen to chocolate since its inception. AKA a culmination of 3 years of pining. AKA...

Shelby M. Costo
Jul 11, 20192 min read
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Pairing Notes | Reese's Edition
In case you're wondering where I'll be this weekend, it's in the wine aisle of drug mart, forever weighing types vs logo & label design...

Shelby M. Costo
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Pairing Notes | HoHo Edition
Welcome to the first edition of Pairing Notes, where I'll be explaining the different flavor components in your favorite foods (or maybe...

Shelby M. Costo
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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The Ultimate Party Trick, the Cheese board
Do I really have to pitch cheese to you? Learn a little bit about the glorious substance that is cheese & have an easy no-cook meal or...

Shelby M. Costo
Jun 2, 20192 min read
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