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left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To read more about me, check out this <a href=\"http://gastronomyatbu.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/alumna-profile-karoline-boehm-goodnick/\">alumna profile </a>on the Boston University Gastronomy blog!</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy work has appeared in:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The Bay Area Homegrown Cookbook (2011)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/\">The Boston Globe</a> (2006-Present)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.ediblecommunities.com/boston/pages/articles/spring07/pdf/walking.pdf\">Edible Boston</a> (Spring 2007)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.foodista.com/blogbook\">Foodista: Best of Food Blogs Cookbook</a> (2010)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://girlsguidetothegalaxy.com/2009/12/08/christmas-cookie-classics/\">Girls Guide to the Galaxy</a> (2009)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/New-Boston-Globe-Cookbook-Classic/dp/0762749881\">The New Boston Globe Cookbook</a> (2009)</li>\r\n	<li><a 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Galaxy</a> (2009)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/New-Boston-Globe-Cookbook-Classic/dp/0762749881\">The New Boston Globe Cookbook</a> (2009)</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.relishmag.com/\">Relish</a> (May 2011)</li>\r\n	<li>Sommelier Journal (July 2011)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4.22.12-034.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-433\" title=\"cinnamon rolls\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4.22.12-034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBio coming soon, but you can read more about me in this <a href=\"http://gastronomyatbu.com/2011/05/18/alumna-profile-karoline-boehm-goodnick/\">alumna profile </a>on the Boston University Gastronomy blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n&nbsp;','About','','inherit','open','closed','','2-revision-v1','','','2012-10-10 23:59:57','2012-10-10 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hot-choc-095.jpg\" alt=\"vegetarian tailgate fare\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>From the cutting room floor: this photo was shot as part of an upcoming piece on hosting a vegetarian tailgate. Recipes include chili, grilled jalapeno poppers, and spiced hot chocolate. Football parties aren\'t just for carnivores anymore. 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Recipes include chili, grilled jalapeno poppers, and spiced hot chocolate. Football parties aren\'t just for carnivores anymore. Will post link soon...','Spiced Hot Chocolate','','inherit','open','closed','','453-autosave','','','2012-10-16 00:38:53','2012-10-16 00:38:53','',453,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/458-453-autosave',0,'revision','',0),(459,3,'2012-10-16 00:37:10','2012-10-16 00:37:10','From the cutting room floor: this was part of an upcoming piece on hosting a vegetarian tailgate.  Recipes include chili, grilled jalapeno poppers, and spiced hot chocolate.  Football parties aren\'t just for carnivores anymore.  Will post link soon...\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hot-choc-095.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hot-choc-095.jpg\" alt=\"vegetarian tailgate fare\" title=\"mexican hot chocolate\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-455\" /></a>','Spiced Hot Chocolate','','inherit','open','closed','','453-revision-2','','','2012-10-16 00:37:10','2012-10-16 00:37:10','',453,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/459-453-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(460,3,'2012-10-22 17:12:30','2012-10-22 17:12:30','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-463\" title=\"pumpkin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin shaped cake\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nInspired by the season, I decided to make a pumpkin cake for my Aunt Kathi\'s birthday -- nevermind that it feeds about 30 people, and their were only 5 of us eating it.\r\n\r\nIt was actually simpler to make than I thought.  I started by baking and cooling 2 <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/18-pumpkin-bundt-cake\">vegan pumpkin bundt cakes</a>.  Note that you can take this vegan/ gluten free recipe and make several substitutions.  Use AP flour instead of barley, brown sugar instead of date etc.  It won\'t be gluten free, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  This pumpkin shaped cake is also no longer vegan given the copious quantity of butter used to frost it, but it\'s damn good anyway. The recipe is very forgiving and can be easily multiplied as well.  I modeled my assembly after this<a href=\"http://www.hurryupcakes.com/shaped-cakes/food-shaped-cakes/pumpkin-shaped-cake\"> idea</a>.  But, I didn\'t use a cake in the middle, and I ended up slicing the bundt cakes in half and filling them with cream cheese frosting.  I used 2 skewers for extra stability.  Next, I froze it and frosted it with bright orange buttercream - I always use <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Flour-Spectacular-Recipes-Bostons-Bakery/dp/081186944X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1296498718&amp;sr=1-1\">Joanne\'s recipe </a>for buttercream. I made the fondant decorations a few days ahead of time so that they would be sufficiently dried by the time I needed them.  Don\'t freeze the decorations.  Put them on the cake once it is defrosted -- otherwise, the dye might run all over your cake. Ordinarily, I hate to use fondant because it doesn\'t taste very good, but it\'s ok to use them in situations where you will be removing the decoration before eating.\r\n\r\nLots of fun to make and more fun to eat.','Pumpkin Cake','','publish','open','closed','','pumpkin-cake','','\nhttp://www.hurryupcakes.com/shaped-cakes/food-shaped-cakes/pumpkin-shaped-cake','2012-10-22 22:10:27','2012-10-22 22:10:27','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=460',0,'post','',3),(461,3,'2012-10-22 16:54:44','2012-10-22 16:54:44','','kale quinoa 050','','inherit','open','closed','','kale-quinoa-050','','','2012-10-22 16:54:44','2012-10-22 16:54:44','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-050.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(462,3,'2012-10-22 16:54:51','2012-10-22 16:54:51','2 pumpkin bundt cakes, stacked with cream cheese frosting and iced with buttercream to make a pumpkin shaped cake','pumpkin cake','','inherit','open','closed','','kale-quinoa-050-2','','','2012-10-22 16:54:51','2012-10-22 16:54:51','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0501.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(463,3,'2012-10-22 16:58:05','2012-10-22 16:58:05','2 pumpkin bundt cakes stacked with cream cheese frosting to make a pumpkin shaped cake and iced with buttercream','pumpkin cake','','inherit','open','closed','','kale-quinoa-050-3','','','2012-10-22 16:58:05','2012-10-22 16:58:05','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(464,3,'2012-10-22 17:12:05','2012-10-22 17:12:05','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-463\" title=\"pumpkin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin shaped cake\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nInspired by the season, I decided to make a pumpkin cake for my Aunt Kathi\'s birthday -- nevermind that it feeds about 30 people, and their were only 5 of us eating it.\n\nIt was actually simpler to make than I thought.  I started by baking and cooling 2 vegan pumpkin bundt cakes.  Note that you can take this vegan/ gluten free recipe and make several substitutions.  Use AP flour instead of barley, brown sugar instead of date etc.  It won\'t be gluten free, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  This pumpkin shaped cake is also no longer vegan given the copious quantity of butter used to frost it, but it\'s damn good anyway. The recipe is very forgiving and can be easily multiplied as well.  I modeled my assembly after this<a href=\"http://www.hurryupcakes.com/shaped-cakes/food-shaped-cakes/pumpkin-shaped-cake\"> idea</a>.  But, I didn\'t use a cake in the middle, and I ended up slicing the bundt cakes in half and filling them with cream cheese frosting.  I used 2 skewers for extra stability.  Next, I froze it and frosted it with bright orange buttercream - I always use Joanne\'s recipe for buttercream. I made the fondant decorations a few days ahead of time so that they would be sufficiently dried by the time I needed them.  Don\'t freeze the decorations.  Put them on the cake once it is defrosted -- otherwise, the dye might run all over your cake. Ordinarily, I hate to use fondant because it doesn\'t taste very g\n\nLots of fun to make and more fun to eat.','Pumpkin Cake','','inherit','open','closed','','460-revision','','','2012-10-22 17:12:05','2012-10-22 17:12:05','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/464-460-revision',0,'revision','',0),(465,3,'2012-10-22 17:12:30','2012-10-22 17:12:30','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-463\" title=\"pumpkin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin shaped cake\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nInspired by the season, I decided to make a pumpkin cake for my Aunt Kathi\'s birthday -- nevermind that it feeds about 30 people, and their were only 5 of us eating it.\r\n\r\nIt was actually simpler to make than I thought.  I started by baking and cooling 2 vegan pumpkin bundt cakes.  Note that you can take this vegan/ gluten free recipe and make several substitutions.  Use AP flour instead of barley, brown sugar instead of date etc.  It won\'t be gluten free, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  This pumpkin shaped cake is also no longer vegan given the copious quantity of butter used to frost it, but it\'s damn good anyway. The recipe is very forgiving and can be easily multiplied as well.  I modeled my assembly after this<a href=\"http://www.hurryupcakes.com/shaped-cakes/food-shaped-cakes/pumpkin-shaped-cake\"> idea</a>.  But, I didn\'t use a cake in the middle, and I ended up slicing the bundt cakes in half and filling them with cream cheese frosting.  I used 2 skewers for extra stability.  Next, I froze it and frosted it with bright orange buttercream - I always use Joanne\'s recipe for buttercream. I made the fondant decorations a few days ahead of time so that they would be sufficiently dried by the time I needed them.  Don\'t freeze the decorations.  Put them on the cake once it is defrosted -- otherwise, the dye might run all over your cake. Ordinarily, I hate to use fondant because it doesn\'t taste very good, but it\'s ok to use them in situations where you will be removing the decoration before eating.\r\n\r\nLots of fun to make and more fun to eat.','Pumpkin Cake','','inherit','open','closed','','460-revision-2','','','2012-10-22 17:12:30','2012-10-22 17:12:30','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/465-460-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(466,3,'2012-10-22 17:13:29','2012-10-22 17:13:29','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-463\" title=\"pumpkin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kale-quinoa-0502.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin shaped cake\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nInspired by the season, I decided to make a pumpkin cake for my Aunt Kathi\'s birthday -- nevermind that it feeds about 30 people, and their were only 5 of us eating it.\r\n\r\nIt was actually simpler to make than I thought.  I started by baking and cooling 2 vegan pumpkin bundt cakes.  Note that you can take this vegan/ gluten free recipe and make several substitutions.  Use AP flour instead of barley, brown sugar instead of date etc.  It won\'t be gluten free, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  This pumpkin shaped cake is also no longer vegan given the copious quantity of butter used to frost it, but it\'s damn good anyway. The recipe is very forgiving and can be easily multiplied as well.  I modeled my assembly after this<a href=\"http://www.hurryupcakes.com/shaped-cakes/food-shaped-cakes/pumpkin-shaped-cake\"> idea</a>.  But, I didn\'t use a cake in the middle, and I ended up slicing the bundt cakes in half and filling them with cream cheese frosting.  I used 2 skewers for extra stability.  Next, I froze it and frosted it with bright orange buttercream - I always use <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Flour-Spectacular-Recipes-Bostons-Bakery/dp/081186944X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1296498718&amp;sr=1-1\">Joanne\'s recipe </a>for buttercream. I made the fondant decorations a few days ahead of time so that they would be sufficiently dried by the time I needed them.  Don\'t freeze the decorations.  Put them on the cake once it is defrosted -- otherwise, the dye might run all over your cake. Ordinarily, I hate to use fondant because it doesn\'t taste very good, but it\'s ok to use them in situations where you will be removing the decoration before eating.\r\n\r\nLots of fun to make and more fun to eat.','Pumpkin Cake','','inherit','open','closed','','460-revision-3','','','2012-10-22 17:13:29','2012-10-22 17:13:29','',460,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/466-460-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(468,3,'2012-10-24 19:02:53','2012-10-24 19:02:53','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/smash-cake.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-470\" title=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/smash-cake.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate first birthday cake\" 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until I set it down on the table!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pink-elephant-001.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-502\" title=\"pink elephant 001\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pink-elephant-001-117x300.jpg\" width=\"117\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a 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18:06:18','2012-10-25 18:06:18','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-129.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-480\" title=\"vanilla cupcakes with buttercream\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-129.jpg\" alt=\"4th  birthday cupcakes\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRachel\'s cupcakes were my first kids\' celebration project.  Can\'t believe that little cutie is going to be 5 in only a few short weeks!  Looking forward to making her 5th birthday treats as well.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-132.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-481\" title=\"4th birthday cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-132.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>','Miss Rachel','','publish','open','closed','','miss-rachel','','','2012-10-25 18:07:08','2012-10-25 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alt=\"4th  birthday cupcakes\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>\n\nRachel\'s cupcakes were my first kids\' celebration project.  Can\'t believe that little cutie is going to be 5 in only a few short weeks!  Looking forward to making her 5th birthday treats as well.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-132.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-481\" title=\"4th birthday cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-132.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>','Miss Rachel','','inherit','open','closed','','479-revision','','','2012-10-25 18:06:16','2012-10-25 18:06:16','',479,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/482-479-revision',0,'revision','',0),(483,3,'2012-10-25 18:06:18','2012-10-25 18:06:18','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/phone-5.12-129.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-480\" title=\"vanilla cupcakes with buttercream\" 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Grandpa is a Detroit Tigers Fan.  Since the Cubs are pretty much incapable of making the playoffs, let alone the World Series, I guess we gotta say, \"Go Tigers!\"\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/adam-cake-holiday-pic-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-489\" title=\"baseball cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/adam-cake-holiday-pic-004.jpg\" alt=\"half vanilla, half chocolate baseball cake with buttercream frosting\" width=\"387\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Happy 2nd Birthday, Adam!','','inherit','open','closed','','488-revision','','','2012-10-27 19:19:30','2012-10-27 19:19:30','',488,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/490-488-revision',0,'revision','',0),(493,3,'2012-11-03 18:42:24','2012-11-03 18:42:24','','tiered cake with fresh flowers','','inherit','open','closed','','cakes-004','','','2012-11-03 18:42:24','2012-11-03 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title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>','Covers, Smash Cakes, and Tiered Cakes...','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 18:45:17','2012-11-03 18:45:17','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/495-492-revision',0,'revision','',0),(496,3,'2012-11-03 23:42:55','2012-11-03 23:42:55','','vegetarian tailgate','','inherit','open','closed','','veg-tailgate','','','2012-11-03 23:42:55','2012-11-03 23:42:55','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(497,3,'2012-11-17 20:07:26','2012-11-17 20:07:26','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving up to the featured slot.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation.  Some vacation - we worked our butts off!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandmas...saints, all of them.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-496 aligncenter\" title=\"vegetarian tailgate\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate-259x300.png\" alt=\"boston globe, g section\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Preview: Have to wait \'till Wednesday to see the real thing!</p>\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.  Shannon\'s biggest accomplishment of the day might have been keeping the party a surprise, but mine was getting the cake to the location in one piece.  I didn\'t exhale until I set it down on the table!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pink-elephant-001.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-502\" title=\"pink elephant 001\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pink-elephant-001-117x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\n\nNow, I think it\'s time to kick up my feet and have a drink.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSCN1278.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-510\" title=\"pink elephant cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSCN1278.jpg\" alt=\"smash cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSCN1281.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-511\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSCN1281.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" /></a>Thanks to Emi\'s mom for','Covers and cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','492-autosave-v1','','','2012-11-17 20:07:26','2012-11-17 20:07:26','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/497-492-autosave',0,'revision','',0),(498,3,'2012-11-03 18:45:42','2012-11-03 18:45:42','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving to the cover story.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation...some vacation - spent helping me bang out a ton of work!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandma\'s...saints, all of them.\r\n\r\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, I think it\'s time to rest.','Covers, Smash Cakes, and Tiered Cakes...','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 18:45:42','2012-11-03 18:45:42','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/498-492-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(500,3,'2012-11-03 23:50:41','2012-11-03 23:50:41','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving up to the featured slot.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation.  Some vacation - we worked our butts off!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandma\'s...saints, all of them.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-496\" title=\"vegetarian tailgate\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate-259x300.png\" alt=\"boston globe, g section\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Have to wait \'till Wednesday to see the real thing!</p>\r\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.  Shannon\'s biggest accomplishment of the day might have been keeping the party a surprise, but mine was getting the cake to the location in one piece.  I didn\'t exhale until I set it down on the table!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, I think it\'s time to kick up my feet and have a drink.','Covers and cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 23:50:41','2012-11-03 23:50:41','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/500-492-revision-4',0,'revision','',0),(499,3,'2012-11-03 23:48:22','2012-11-03 23:48:22','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving up to the featured slot.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation.  Some vacation - we worked our butts off!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandma\'s...saints, all of them.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_496\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"259\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-496\" title=\"vegetarian tailgate\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate-259x300.png\" alt=\"boston globe, g section\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a> This is just a mock up. Have to wait \'till Wednesday to see the real thing![/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.  Shannon\'s biggest accomplishment of the day might have been keeping the party a surprise, but mine was getting the cake to the location in one piece.  I didn\'t exhale until I set it down on the table!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, I think it\'s time to kick up my feet and have a drink.','Covers and cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 23:48:22','2012-11-03 23:48:22','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/499-492-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(501,3,'2012-11-03 23:51:24','2012-11-03 23:51:24','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving up to the featured slot.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation.  Some vacation - we worked our butts off!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandma\'s...saints, all of them.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-496 aligncenter\" title=\"vegetarian tailgate\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate-259x300.png\" alt=\"boston globe, g section\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Preview: Have to wait \'till Wednesday to see the real thing!</p>\r\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.  Shannon\'s biggest accomplishment of the day might have been keeping the party a surprise, but mine was getting the cake to the location in one piece.  I didn\'t exhale until I set it down on the table!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, I think it\'s time to kick up my feet and have a drink.','Covers and cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 23:51:24','2012-11-03 23:51:24','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/501-492-revision-5',0,'revision','',0),(502,3,'2012-11-04 18:03:28','2012-11-04 18:03:28','','pink elephant 001','','inherit','open','closed','','pink-elephant-001','','','2012-11-04 18:03:28','2012-11-04 18:03:28','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pink-elephant-001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(503,3,'2012-11-03 23:52:29','2012-11-03 23:52:29','It has been a busy week.  I got notice that I would have to shoot next week\'s cover of the G food section since my piece on vegetarian tailgating was moving up to the featured slot.  Thankfully, abuela was on vacation.  Some vacation - we worked our butts off!  There\'s a special place in heaven for grandmas...saints, all of them.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-496 aligncenter\" title=\"vegetarian tailgate\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/veg-tailgate-259x300.png\" alt=\"boston globe, g section\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Preview: Have to wait \'till Wednesday to see the real thing!</p>\r\nAfter we finished testing the recipes and shooting the photos, we moved on to cake baking and decorating.  Shannon asked me to make a cake for her mom\'s 60th birthday celebration.  She found her inspiration <a href=\"http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1478089/purple-and-green-birthday-cake#order=124133&amp;albumId=8&amp;nextId=false&amp;prevId=false&amp;imageId=1478089&amp;imageESOId=859826&amp;fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1478089%2F%2F&amp;fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F900x900px-LL-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fb%2Fb9%2F50x50px-ZC-b96632ae_gallery6900561254536667.jpeg&amp;description=Chocolate+cake+covered+with+fondant.++Fondant+daisies+and+gelatin+butterfly.++Thanks+for+looking.&amp;original=http%3A%2F%2Fcakecentral.com%2Fimage%2Fid%2F859826&amp;setName=Purple+and+Green+Birthday+Cake\">here</a>.  Since I don\'t have a lot of experience working with fondant, I made vanilla cake with strawberry filling and decorated the cake with buttercream and fresh flowers.  Shannon\'s biggest accomplishment of the day might have been keeping the party a surprise, but mine was getting the cake to the location in one piece.  I didn\'t exhale until I set it down on the table!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-493\" title=\"tiered cake with fresh flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-004.jpg\" alt=\"buttercream frosting, tiered cake, fresh flowers\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nEmi is also celebrating today, but there are a few less candles on her cake.  One, to be exact.   Emi\'s mom asked me to make a smash cake with a pink elephant to match her invitations.  Can\'t wait to see how messy she got eating/ smashing it!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-494\" title=\"pink elephant smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cakes-024.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, I think it\'s time to kick up my feet and have a drink.','Covers and cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','492-revision-v1','','','2012-11-03 23:52:29','2012-11-03 23:52:29','',492,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/503-492-revision-6',0,'revision','',0),(504,3,'2012-11-04 18:56:19','2012-11-04 18:56:19','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chix.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-505\" title=\"feeding hens at loud grade produce\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chix-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"urban farming, rooftop gardens, chickens\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" /></a></p>\r\nToday was our first day volunteering for <a href=\"http://loudgradeproducesquad.org/\">Loud Grade Produce Squad</a>!!  We discovered this fantastic organization at the <a href=\"http://www.weisshospital.com/news-classes-and-events/farmers-market.aspx\">Weiss Farmer\'s Market</a> on Thursday mornings.  Jed, one of the founders, was selling produce they grew on the roof of the hospital\'s parking garage.  We got to talking, and it turns our they need help with weekend chicken feeding.\r\n\r\nSo, the Goodnicks made it a family affair.  Weiss is only about a mile from our building.  Ben and I strapped O into the stroller, bundled her up, and went for a brisk walk on a super sunny Sunday morning.\r\n\r\nFeeding the chickens is a simple process, but I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive about opening the door and heading right into the coop with them.  My first fear was that they were all going to escape and I would spend the rest of the day chasing chickens around the parking garage.  Thankfully, that did not become reality.  However, the whole flock of them was clustered at the door eagerly anticipating our arrival.  They didn\'t get the memo about daylight savings time.  So, they were HUNGRY!  My second fear was that they might peck at my legs until I was left with two spherical peg boards.  Again, my imagination was getting the best of me.  Aside from a little pecking at my shoe, they gals were pretty well behaved.\r\n\r\nI scattered around some bagels and stale bread donated by local businesses, tossed in some grains, and used the rainwater collection barrel to change their water.  I tossed a bunch of food nearest to where I had parked the stroller, and the hens made an up close appearance for O.  She LOVED the chickens.  She smiled, giggled, clapped her hands and tried to talk to them.  I cannot wait until she is old enough to help me!\r\n\r\nAfter a brief search, I even found 3 eggs waiting for us.  Jed tells me that less daylight means that the egg production has had a sharp decline.  I guess that\'s why we associate eggs with spring...a return of longer days means lots more eggs.  Makes you stop and think about the unnatural methods that industrial farmers have to utilize in order to get year round production.  But...we do have a lot of people to feed in this great big 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (552,3,'2012-12-29 18:16:04','2012-12-29 18:16:04','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-553\" title=\"sock monkey cakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey1.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAt the opposite end of the birthday spectrum is little Mikey, who recently turned one!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-556\" title=\"sock monkey cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey5.jpg\" alt=\"vanilla cake with strawberries\" width=\"484\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHis mom requested a vanilla sock monkey cake with strawberry filling.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter 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18:10:43','',552,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(556,3,'2012-12-29 18:10:44','2012-12-29 18:10:44','','sock monkey cake','','inherit','open','closed','','monkey5','','','2012-12-29 18:10:44','2012-12-29 18:10:44','',552,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey5.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(557,3,'2012-12-29 18:15:59','2012-12-29 18:15:59','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-553\" title=\"sock monkey cakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey1.jpg\" alt=\"first birthday cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nAt the opposite end of the birthday spectrum is little Mikey, who recently turned one!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monkey5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-556\" title=\"sock monkey 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since it was the first for our little girl.  In honor of her big holiday, we decided to host the family event on Christmas day with her grandparents and even one great grandmother!  The tablescapes were rustic -- as we have only an eclectic collection of Mason jars and china, most of which do not match!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/xmas-2012-012.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-539\" title=\"chocolate bouche de noel\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/xmas-2012-012.jpg\" alt=\"yule log\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAs a baker at Flour Bakery in Boston, I made hundreds of yule log cakes (bouche de noel).  After I left, it took a few years to get past my hatred for creating so many, but it has now become an essential part of our holiday table.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/xmas-2012-014.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/new-years-080.jpg\" alt=\"music cake\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy goddaughter, Emmalyn, just celebrated her 16th birthday.  She\'s a rocking guitar player.  So, I surprised her with this vanilla cake - filled with strawberries and iced with mostly buttercream but a few fondant and royal icing decorations.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/new-years-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-572\" title=\"guitar cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/new-years-016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Sing for your sweets','','publish','open','closed','','sing-for-your-sweets','','','2013-01-05 18:55:12','2013-01-05 18:55:12','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=571',0,'post','',0),(572,3,'2013-01-05 18:52:55','2013-01-05 18:52:55','','guitar 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face it, all of this cake decorating business is just practice for the one event every year that really matters to me: O\'s birthday!  We chose a farm theme (I know, sort of hoaky to those who actually live on or near a farm, but we had fun!).  I made this adorable banner after seeing a similar one at a friend\'s party.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-017\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-579\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-579\" alt=\"farm decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-017.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBushel baskets were freebies from my husband\'s work.  Cheesy yet adorable \"Moo\" and \"Oink\" ribbons made the baskets just festive enough for a toddler\'s party.  I was lucky to find several yards of gingham fabric remnants on clearance.  There wasn\'t enough to cover every table entirely, but they made pretty runners.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-018\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-580\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-580\" alt=\"sunflower decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-018.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sunflowers are very much out of season in January, but to me, nothing says farm like a giant, vibrant sunflower.  I\'ve been into Mason jars for a while now (who isn\'t?)...so, I had accumulated enough for centerpieces, decoration, and drinking glasses alike.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-063\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-585\"><img alt=\"o\'s first birthday 063\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-063.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lord knows that I do not have 50 sets of matching silverware.  So, I rolled up mismatched sets inside towels and napkins that I use for food styling.  I wrapped them with jute and tied them with pig cutouts.  My poor cousin and housemate, Steph, got carpal tunnel from helping with this tedious project.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-021\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-581\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-581\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 021\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-021.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-035\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-583\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-583\" alt=\"farm birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-035.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAh, yes, the best part: the cakes.  The giant cow (too often mistaken as a pig. boo.) was cut from 2 layers of devil\'s food cake, filled with homemade raspberry jam and frosted with buttercream.  O\'s barn smash cake came together from some vanilla scraps leftover in my freezer.  Don\'t even ask how much red food coloring I used in that little number!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-061\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-584\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 061\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-061.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nScrap wood, burlap, straw from my father in law\'s yard, berry baskets, brown eggs, creamers found at a flea market and a plethora of cake stands completed the buffet table.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-092\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-586\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-586\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 092\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-092.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"476\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think it\'s pretty obvious that O and I were having a good time.  I wore my Farmer Jane overalls that I\'ve had since 1992!  O\'s bonnet came from our Halloween outing to the petting farm, and her dress came from Etsy (way too much cute stuff on that site!).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-128\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-587\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-587\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 128\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-128.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhile she was delicate about \"smashing\" her cake, she, no doubt, enjoyed herself!  We made the right decision by stripping her down to her diaper and a bib for cake eating.  Let\'s hope she doesn\'t grow up to be a \"woo hoo girl\".\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-130\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-588\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-588\" alt=\"barn smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-130.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAs a thank you for celebrating with us, guests left with a baby chick shortbread cookie.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/577-olive-turns-one/os-first-birthday-007\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-578\"><img alt=\"chicken cookies, favors\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We had so much fun, I\'m already planning the next one.  Happy birthday, O.  I never knew I could love someone so much.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Special thanks to my brother, Mike, who shot these beautiful photos so that I did not have to miss a moment of the festivities.</p>','Olive turns ONE!','','publish','open','closed','','olive-turns-one','','','2014-02-22 14:57:45','2014-02-22 14:57:45','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=577',0,'post','',2),(578,3,'2013-01-31 20:08:56','2013-01-31 20:08:56','','chicken cookies, favors','','inherit','open','closed','','os-first-birthday-007','','','2013-01-31 20:08:56','2013-01-31 20:08:56','',577,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-007.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(579,3,'2013-01-31 20:08:59','2013-01-31 20:08:59','','farm decorations','','inherit','open','closed','','os-first-birthday-017','','','2013-01-31 20:08:59','2013-01-31 20:08:59','',577,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-017.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(580,3,'2013-01-31 20:08:59','2013-01-31 20:08:59','','sunflower 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rel=\"attachment wp-att-582\"><img alt=\"birthday banner\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-031.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Let\'s face it, all of this cake decorating business is just practice for the one event every year that really matters to me: O\'s birthday!  We chose a farm theme (I know, sort of hoaky to those who actually live on or near a farm, but we had fun!).  I made this adorable banner after seeing a similar one at a friend\'s party.</p>\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=579\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-579\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-579\" alt=\"farm decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-017.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\n\nBushel baskets were freebies from my husband\'s work.  Cheesy yet adorable \"Moo\" and \"Oink\" ribbons made the baskets just festive enough for a toddler\'s party.  I was lucky to find several yards of gingham fabric remnants on clearance.  There wasn\'t enough to cover every table entirely, but they made pretty runners.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=580\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-580\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-580\" alt=\"sunflower decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-018.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sunflowers are very much out of season in January, but to me, nothing says farm like a giant, vibrant sunflower.  I\'ve been into Mason jars for a while now (who isn\'t?)...so, I had accumulated enough for centerpieces, decoration, and drinking glasses alike.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=585\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-585\"><img alt=\"o\'s first birthday 063\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-063.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lord knows that I do not have 50 sets of matching silverware.  So, I rolled up mismatched sets inside towels and napkins that I use for food styling.  I wrapped them with jute and tied them with pig cutouts.  My poor cousin and housemate, Steph, got carpal tunnel from helping with this tedious project.</p>\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=581\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-581\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-581\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 021\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-021.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=583\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-583\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-583\" alt=\"farm birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-035.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nAh, yes, the best part: the cakes.  The giant cow (too often mistaken as a pig. boo.) was cut from 2 layers of devil\'s food cake, filled with homemade raspberry jam and frosted with buttercream.  O\'s barn smash cake came together from some vanilla scraps leftover in my freezer.  Don\'t even ask how much red food coloring I used in that little number!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=584\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-584\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 061\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-061.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\n\nScrap wood, burlap, straw from my father in law\'s yard, berry baskets, brown eggs, creamers found at a flea market and a plethora of cake stands completed the buffet table.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=586\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-586\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-586\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 092\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-092.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"476\" /></a>\n\nI think it\'s pretty obvious that O and I were having a good time.  I wore my Farmer Jane overalls that I\'ve had since 1992!  O\'s bonnet came from our Halloween outing to the petting farm, and her dress came from Etsy (way too much cute stuff on that site!).\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=587\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-587\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-587\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 128\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-128.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\n\nWhile she was delicate about att her cake, she, no doubt, enjoyed herself!  We made the right decision by stripping her down to her diaper and a bib for cake eating.  Let\'s hope she doesn\'t grow up to be a \"woo hoo girl\".\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=588\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-588\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-588\" alt=\"barn smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-130.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\n\nAs a thank you for celebrating with us, guests left with a baby chick shortbread cookie.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=578\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-578\"><img alt=\"chicken cookies, favors\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We had so much fun, I\'m already planning the next one.  Happy birthday, O.  I never knew I could love someone so much.</p>','Olive turns ONE!','','inherit','open','closed','','577-revision-v1','','','2013-01-31 20:36:47','2013-01-31 20:36:47','',577,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/589-577-revision',0,'revision','',0),(590,3,'2013-01-31 20:38:15','2013-01-31 20:38:15','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=582\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-582\"><img alt=\"birthday banner\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-031.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Let\'s face it, all of this cake decorating business is just practice for the one event every year that really matters to me: O\'s birthday!  We chose a farm theme (I know, sort of hoaky to those who actually live on or near a farm, but we had fun!).  I made this adorable banner after seeing a similar one at a friend\'s party.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=579\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-579\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-579\" alt=\"farm decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-017.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBushel baskets were freebies from my husband\'s work.  Cheesy yet adorable \"Moo\" and \"Oink\" ribbons made the baskets just festive enough for a toddler\'s party.  I was lucky to find several yards of gingham fabric remnants on clearance.  There wasn\'t enough to cover every table entirely, but they made pretty runners.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=580\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-580\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-580\" alt=\"sunflower decorations\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-018.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sunflowers are very much out of season in January, but to me, nothing says farm like a giant, vibrant sunflower.  I\'ve been into Mason jars for a while now (who isn\'t?)...so, I had accumulated enough for centerpieces, decoration, and drinking glasses alike.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=585\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-585\"><img alt=\"o\'s first birthday 063\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-063.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Lord knows that I do not have 50 sets of matching silverware.  So, I rolled up mismatched sets inside towels and napkins that I use for food styling.  I wrapped them with jute and tied them with pig cutouts.  My poor cousin and housemate, Steph, got carpal tunnel from helping with this tedious project.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=581\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-581\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-581\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 021\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-021.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=583\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-583\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-583\" alt=\"farm birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-035.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAh, yes, the best part: the cakes.  The giant cow (too often mistaken as a pig. boo.) was cut from 2 layers of devil\'s food cake, filled with homemade raspberry jam and frosted with buttercream.  O\'s barn smash cake came together from some vanilla scraps leftover in my freezer.  Don\'t even ask how much red food coloring I used in that little number!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=584\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-584\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 061\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-061.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nScrap wood, burlap, straw from my father in law\'s yard, berry baskets, brown eggs, creamers found at a flea market and a plethora of cake stands completed the buffet table.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=586\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-586\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-586\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 092\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-092.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"476\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think it\'s pretty obvious that O and I were having a good time.  I wore my Farmer Jane overalls that I\'ve had since 1992!  O\'s bonnet came from our Halloween outing to the petting farm, and her dress came from Etsy (way too much cute stuff on that site!).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=587\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-587\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-587\" alt=\"o\'s first birthday 128\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-128.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhile she was delicate about \"smashing\" her cake, she, no doubt, enjoyed herself!  We made the right decision by stripping her down to her diaper and a bib for cake eating.  Let\'s hope she doesn\'t grow up to be a \"woo hoo girl\".\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=588\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-588\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-588\" alt=\"barn smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/os-first-birthday-130.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAs a thank you for celebrating with us, guests left with a baby chick shortbread cookie.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=578\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-578\"><img alt=\"chicken 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face.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-003-001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-learn something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI modeled the cake after this party plate:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/dino-cake\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-627\"><img alt=\"dino cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dino-cake.jpg\" width=\"447\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-012-002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-010\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" alt=\"mario bros cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-010.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Been busy','','publish','open','closed','','been-busy','','','2013-03-09 18:37:42','2013-03-09 18:37:42','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=619',0,'post','',2),(620,3,'2013-03-09 18:20:30','2013-03-09 18:20:30','','dinosaur egg cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','cakes-003-001','','','2013-03-09 18:20:30','2013-03-09 18:20:30','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(593,3,'2013-02-04 21:18:55','2013-02-04 21:18:55','<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-594\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-594\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A while back, I decided to let O play around with a smash cake for a birthday invitation photo shoot.  Wow, did we have a blast.  But, it didn\'t start out so well.  First, I picked the darkest damn day of the year.  It was nearly impossible to shoot, and let\'s just say that I learned a lot about shooting in low light situations that day.  Plus, taking photos of a neurotic, non-stop action little one is WAY harder than immobile food.  So, we took things slowly at first.  She played with streamers and a party hat before we brought in the big guns.  That way, I could get the camera settings just right before the cake was destroyed and I became a distraught mom without any good photos.  We did need to bribe her with Cheerios and various other snacks since she wasn\'t so happy about sitting in front of a wide open patio door on a plastic sheet in the middle of December.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-596\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When we finally did bring out the cake, she took things slowly at first....</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-600\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Why use hands when you can use your mouth?<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" alt=\"ry=400[2] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The candle was a \"delicious\" starting place...</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-597\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-597\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-601\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-601\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Eventually, she just got right in there!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" alt=\"ry=400[3] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>Smug satisfaction.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-4\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-599\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2] (4)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-595\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"ry=400[1] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Down went the cake stand...</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4004\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-605\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-605\" alt=\"ry=400[4]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhy not just get your whole body into it?  Stand up.  Turn it over.  And, SMEAR.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4004-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-604\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>I\'m pretty sure this counts as cake destruction success.  Let me know if you think otherwise.  And, if you think your little one can do better, let me know.  I\'ll bring the cake and the camera.  We\'ll have a <span>smashingly</span> good time.</span></p>','Smash cake','','publish','open','closed','','smash-cake','','','2014-04-18 02:07:07','2014-04-18 02:07:07','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=593',0,'post','',2),(1079,3,'2014-04-18 02:07:07','2014-04-18 02:07:07','<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-594\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-594\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A while back, I decided to let O play around with a smash cake for a birthday invitation photo shoot.  Wow, did we have a blast.  But, it didn\'t start out so well.  First, I picked the darkest damn day of the year.  It was nearly impossible to shoot, and let\'s just say that I learned a lot about shooting in low light situations that day.  Plus, taking photos of a neurotic, non-stop action little one is WAY harder than immobile food.  So, we took things slowly at first.  She played with streamers and a party hat before we brought in the big guns.  That way, I could get the camera settings just right before the cake was destroyed and I became a distraught mom without any good photos.  We did need to bribe her with Cheerios and various other snacks since she wasn\'t so happy about sitting in front of a wide open patio door on a plastic sheet in the middle of December.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-596\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When we finally did bring out the cake, she took things slowly at first....</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-600\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Why use hands when you can use your mouth?<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" alt=\"ry=400[2] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The candle was a \"delicious\" starting place...</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-597\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-597\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-601\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-601\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Eventually, she just got right in there!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" alt=\"ry=400[3] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>Smug satisfaction.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-4\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-599\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2] (4)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-595\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"ry=400[1] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Down went the cake stand...</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4004\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-605\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-605\" alt=\"ry=400[4]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhy not just get your whole body into it?  Stand up.  Turn it over.  And, 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21:03:26','','ry=400[4]','','inherit','open','closed','','ry4004','','','2013-02-04 21:03:26','2013-02-04 21:03:26','',593,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(606,3,'2013-02-04 21:18:44','2013-02-04 21:18:44','<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=594\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-594\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-594\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A while back, I decided to let O play around with a smash cake for a birthday invitation photo shoot.  Wow, did we have a blast.  But, it didn\'t start out so well.  First, I picked the darkest damn day of the year.  It was nearly impossible to shoot, and let\'s just say that I learned a lot about shooting in low light situations that day.  Plus, taking photos of a neurotic, non-stop action little one is WAY harder than immobile food.  So, we took things slowly at first.  She played with streamers and a party hat before we brought in the big guns.  That way, I could get the camera settings just right before the cake was destroyed and I became a distraught mom without any good photos.  We did need to bribe her with Cheerios and various other snacks since she wasn\'t so happy about sitting in front of a wide open patio door on a plastic sheet in the middle of December.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=596\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-596\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When we finally did bring out the cake, she took things slowly at first....</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=600\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-600\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Why use hands when you can use your mouth?<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=598\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" alt=\"ry=400[2] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The candle was a \"delicious\" starting place...</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=597\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-597\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-597\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=603\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=601\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-601\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-601\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Eventually, she just got right in there!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=602\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" alt=\"ry=400[3] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>Smug satisfaction.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=599\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-599\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2] (4)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=595\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-595\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"ry=400[1] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Down went the cake stand...</p>\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=605\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-605\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-605\" alt=\"ry=400[4]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>\n\nWhy not just get your whole body into it?  Stand up.  Turn it over.  And, 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A while back, I decided to let O play around with a smash cake for a birthday invitation photo shoot.  Wow, did we have a blast.  But, it didn\'t start out so well.  First, I picked the darkest damn day of the year.  It was nearly impossible to shoot, and let\'s just say that I learned a lot about shooting in low light situations that day.  Plus, taking photos of a neurotic, non-stop action little one is WAY harder than immobile food.  So, we took things slowly at first.  She played with streamers and a party hat before we brought in the big guns.  That way, I could get the camera settings just right before the cake was destroyed and I became a distraught mom without any good photos.  We did need to bribe her with Cheerios and various other snacks since she wasn\'t so happy about sitting in front of a wide open patio door on a plastic sheet in the middle of December.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=596\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-596\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When we finally did bring out the cake, she took things slowly at first....</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=600\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-600\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Why use hands when you can use your mouth?<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=598\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" alt=\"ry=400[2] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The candle was a \"delicious\" starting place...</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=597\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-597\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-597\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=603\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=601\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-601\"><img 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shooting in low light situations that day.  Plus, taking photos of a neurotic, non-stop action little one is WAY harder than immobile food.  So, we took things slowly at first.  She played with streamers and a party hat before we brought in the big guns.  That way, I could get the camera settings just right before the cake was destroyed and I became a distraught mom without any good photos.  We did need to bribe her with Cheerios and various other snacks since she wasn\'t so happy about sitting in front of a wide open patio door on a plastic sheet in the middle of December.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-596\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When we finally did bring out the cake, she took things slowly at first....</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-600\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Why use hands when you can use your mouth?<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-598\" alt=\"ry=400[2] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The candle was a \"delicious\" starting place...</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-597\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-597\" alt=\"1st birthday\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-601\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-601\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Eventually, she just got right in there!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4003-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-602\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" alt=\"ry=400[3] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4003-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>Smug satisfaction.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4002-4\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-599\"><img alt=\"ry=400[2] (4)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4002-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4001-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-595\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"ry=400[1] (3)\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4001-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Down went the cake stand...</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4004\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-605\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-605\" alt=\"ry=400[4]\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhy not just get your whole body into it?  Stand up.  Turn it over.  And, SMEAR.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/593-smash-cake/ry4004-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-604\"><img alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ry4004-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I\'m pretty sure this counts as cake destruction success.  Let me know if you think otherwise.  And, if you think your little one can do better, let me know.  I\'ll bring the cake and the camera.  We\'ll have a smashingly good time.</p>','Smash cake','','inherit','open','closed','','593-revision-v1','','','2013-02-04 21:19:00','2013-02-04 21:19:00','',593,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/608-593-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(611,3,'2013-02-06 18:43:00','2013-02-06 18:43:00','<img 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/snowflake-cake-025.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" />\n\nAn old co-worker of mine from Boston asked me to make this cake for her partner, the lovely Sally B.  We decided on red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting.  The decorations were to be simple; \"it should look pretty (you know, like cakes do.  no colors or nothing.)\"  I hope I hit the mark with these simple snowflake cutouts.  The birthday girl doesn\'t dig fondant - so, they are easily removable.  As for the inscription, it\'s the sweetest sentiment I\'ve seen on a cake thus far.  Shouldn\'t we all be so lucky?\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=615\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-615\"><img alt=\"red velvet cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/snowflake-cake-044.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\" /></a></p>','Red velvet and 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end just to see the smile on the birthday kid\'s face.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=620\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-laern something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=621\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=622\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=623\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=624\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" alt=\"mario bros cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-010.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Been busy','','inherit','open','closed','','619-revision','','','2013-03-09 18:31:07','2013-03-09 18:31:07','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/625-619-revision',0,'revision','',0),(626,3,'2013-03-09 18:31:50','2013-03-09 18:31:50','It\'s the latest craze to find yourself busy beyond imaginably possible.  And, while I hate to admit it, I am a part of the nonsense.   Still, the stress of putting together all of these cake projects is worth it in the end just to see the smile on the birthday kid\'s face.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=620\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-laern something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=621\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=622\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=623\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?attachment_id=624\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" alt=\"mario bros cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-010.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Been busy','','inherit','open','closed','','619-revision-2','','','2013-03-09 18:31:50','2013-03-09 18:31:50','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/626-619-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(627,3,'2013-03-09 18:34:38','2013-03-09 18:34:38','','dino cake','','inherit','open','closed','','dino-cake','','','2013-03-09 18:34:38','2013-03-09 18:34:38','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dino-cake.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(628,3,'2013-03-09 18:34:49','2013-03-09 18:34:49','It\'s the latest craze to find yourself busy beyond imaginably possible.  And, while I hate to admit it, I am a part of the nonsense.   Still, the stress of putting together all of these cake projects is worth it in the end just to see the smile on the birthday kid\'s face.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-003-001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-laern something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-012-002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-010\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" alt=\"mario bros cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-010.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Been busy','','inherit','open','closed','','619-autosave','','','2013-03-09 18:34:49','2013-03-09 18:34:49','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/628-619-autosave',0,'revision','',0),(629,3,'2013-03-09 18:31:50','2013-03-09 18:31:50','It\'s the latest craze to find yourself busy beyond imaginably possible.  And, while I hate to admit it, I am a part of the nonsense.   Still, the stress of putting together all of these cake projects is worth it in the end just to see the smile on the birthday kid\'s face.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-003-001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-laern something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-012-002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-010\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" alt=\"mario bros cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-010.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>','Been busy','','inherit','open','closed','','619-revision-3','','','2013-03-09 18:31:50','2013-03-09 18:31:50','',619,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/629-619-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(630,3,'2013-03-09 18:35:30','2013-03-09 18:35:30','It\'s the latest craze to find yourself busy beyond imaginably possible.  And, while I hate to admit it, I am a part of the nonsense.   Still, the stress of putting together all of these cake projects is worth it in the end just to see the smile on the birthday kid\'s face.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-003-001\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-620\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" alt=\"dinosaur egg cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-003-001.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHenry rang in the arrival of his 3rd birthday with a dinosaur themed party.  Guests took home their own special dinosaur egg! (We parents re-laern something everyday...I had long since forgotten that dinosaurs hatched from eggs!)  And, partygoers were sure to enjoy the brontosaurus cake crafted from vanilla buttercream, white chocolate mousse, and vanilla cake.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-621\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" alt=\"dinosaur cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI modeled the cake after this party plate:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/dino-cake\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-627\"><img alt=\"dino cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dino-cake.jpg\" width=\"447\" height=\"450\" /></a></p>\r\nOur next birthday girl\'s mom special ordered all of her party decor to go along with little Mila\'s current fascination with dolphins.  Inside this dolphin shaped vanilla cake is a tempting strawberry jam.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/cakes-012-002\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-622\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" alt=\"dolphin cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cakes-012-002.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-009\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-623\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" alt=\"mario kart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smothered-pork-009.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMy cousin\'s son, Owen, celebrated his 8th birthday with a Mario Bros. party...So, I volunteered to make cookie favors.  Now, these were fun to make!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/619-been-busy/smothered-pork-010\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-624\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full 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police force after 30 years of duty.  Quite an accomplishment...worthy of these sweet treats and all of the painstaking effort that went into them. <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/copcakes-shrimp-sunday-009.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-690\" alt=\"police cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/copcakes-shrimp-sunday-009.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis was my first attempt at paper toppers, and I am thrilled at how they turned out.  However, there were times I wished my fingers were miniature, and I did have to enlist the help of my sister and brother in law to finish tying all of the ribbons. <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/copcakes-shrimp-sunday-010.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-691\" alt=\"retirement cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/copcakes-shrimp-sunday-010.jpg\" 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with a unique design style.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0051.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-658\" alt=\"cake decorating party 005\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0051.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'ve been informed that mustaches are very \"IN\".  Hmmm... who knew?\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0061.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-659\" alt=\"cake decorating party 006\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0061.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0071.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-660\" alt=\"cake decorating party 007\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0071.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe birthday girl had bacon on the brain and a pig themed cake was the result.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0081.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-661\" alt=\"cake decorating party 008\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0081.jpg\" width=\"268\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0101.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-662\" alt=\"cake decorating party 010\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0101.jpg\" width=\"362\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0121.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-663\" alt=\"cake decorating party 012\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0121.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"327\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIntense concentration...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0131.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-664\" alt=\"cake decorating party 013\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0131.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"287\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0161.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-665\" alt=\"cake decorating party 016\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0161.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0181.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-666\" alt=\"cake decorating party 018\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0181.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"372\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0202.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-667\" alt=\"cake decorating party 020\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0202.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"476\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-022.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-668\" alt=\"cake decorating party 022\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-022.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMom just couldn\'t 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-026.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThey do good work, right?\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0281.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-672\" alt=\"cake decorating party 028\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0281.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpecial thanks to the birthday girl and her sister who made these awesome chef hats!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0301.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-673\" alt=\"cake decorating party 030\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0301.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLove those smiles.  A good time was had by all...adults included.','How I came to 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href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0061.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-659\" alt=\"cake decorating party 006\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0061.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0071.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-660\" alt=\"cake decorating party 007\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0071.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\nThe birthday girl had bacon on the brain and a pig themed cake was the result.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cake-decorating-party-0081.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-661\" alt=\"cake decorating party 008\" 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slaving over an elaborate cake.  BUT, I did have a few layers of chocolate cake and some extra buttercream.  So, I purchased some Reese\'s Pieces and Kit Kats, whipped some peanut butter into my frosting, and this beauty came together in minutes.  A great trick for every hostess who just can\'t seem to find the time to get everything done.  Happy Belated Birthday, Sam','Kit Kat Cake','','inherit','open','closed','','724-revision','','','2013-06-10 19:23:32','2013-06-10 19:23:32','',724,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/726-724-revision',0,'revision','',0),(727,3,'2013-06-05 18:39:51','2013-06-05 18:39:51','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chicken-and-rice-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-713\" alt=\"ombre cake, petal effect\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chicken-and-rice-003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>\r\n\r\nA long time ago, my mom became my grandfather\'s \"#1 daughter-in-law\" -- he has 3 daughters, and she was sick of being #4!  But, she\'s always been and always will be my #1 mom.  We were moving into our new house on her birthday, so we celebrated her big day with dinner out for Lobsterpalooza.  But, she didn\'t let me forget that I owed her a cake.  How could I let her down?  She is my #1 mom, after all.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chicken-and-rice-005.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-714\" alt=\"smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chicken-and-rice-005.jpg\" width=\"487\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was very curious to try out this decoration style known as \"petal effect\" or \"ombre cake\".  It\'s time consuming but super easy, and the results are great.','#1','','inherit','open','closed','','712-revision-2','','','2013-06-05 18:39:51','2013-06-05 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But, when my own personal minister asked me to make a birthday cake for her big sister, I just couldn\'t say no.  After all, she did fly in from out of town to do both our wedding (which happened to take place on her own birthday) and O\'s world welcoming festival...plus, we are hoping she\'ll be back when we can finally manage to make baby #2 (Lesley, I hope you are reading this!).  Anyway, Karen celebrated a milestone birthday that will remain unspecified on this site -- but let\'s just say it was a big one and a big cake was in order.  Chocolate, her favorite raspberry jam, and vanilla buttercream were accented with delicate purple orchids commemorating her residence in Hawaii and all of the good things that have happened there.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-3.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-736\" alt=\"chocolate cake with orchids\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-4.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-737\" alt=\"buttercream rose cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" /></a>','Buttercream rose cake','','publish','open','closed','','buttercream-rose-cake','','','2013-06-22 02:25:34','2013-06-22 02:25:34','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=734',0,'post','',0),(735,3,'2013-06-22 02:12:38','2013-06-22 02:12:38','','buttercream rose cake','','inherit','open','closed','','rose-cake-2','','','2013-06-22 02:12:38','2013-06-22 02:12:38','',734,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(736,3,'2013-06-22 02:12:40','2013-06-22 02:12:40','','chocolate cake with orchids','','inherit','open','closed','','rose-cake-3','','','2013-06-22 02:12:40','2013-06-22 02:12:40','',734,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(737,3,'2013-06-22 02:12:42','2013-06-22 02:12:42','','buttercream rose cake','','inherit','open','closed','','rose-cake-4','','','2013-06-22 02:12:42','2013-06-22 02:12:42','',734,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(738,3,'2013-06-22 02:23:54','2013-06-22 02:23:54','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-735\" alt=\"buttercream rose cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" /></a>\n\nI\'ve sworn off cakes for the summer....that\'s working out well for me, don\'t you think? But, when my own personal minister asked me to make a birthday cake for her big sister, I just couldn\'t say no.  After all, she did fly in from out of town to do both our wedding (which happened to take place on her own birthday) and O\'s world welcoming festival...plus, we are hoping she\'ll be back when we can finally manage to make baby #2 (Lesley, I hope you are reading this!).  Anyway, Karen celebrated a milestone birthday that will remain unspecified on this site -- but let\'s just say it was a big one and a big cake was in order.  Chocolate, her favorite raspberry jam, and vanilla buttercream were accented with delicate purple orchids comemorating her\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-3.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-736\" alt=\"chocolate cake with orchids\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-4.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-737\" alt=\"buttercream rose cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-cake-4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" /></a>','Buttercream rose cake','','inherit','open','closed','','734-revision','','','2013-06-22 02:23:54','2013-06-22 02:23:54','',734,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/738-734-revision',0,'revision','',0),(739,3,'2013-06-28 16:34:40','2013-06-28 16:34:40','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-cupcakes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-740\" alt=\"monster cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-cupcakes.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt\'s a good thing toddlers are so darn cute because that\'s just what they are: Little Monsters!  Landon celebrated his first birthday with a monster bash and these adorable cupcakes.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-smash.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-741\" alt=\"monster smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-smash.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"377\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe birthday boy smashed into this monster eagerly at first, but meltdown mode set in quickly.  Too, too cute.  Mom will have lots of fun with those pics once he\'s older ;)  Special thanks to Landon\'s dad for providing me with these adorable pics from the party.','Little monsters','','publish','open','closed','','little-monsters','','','2013-06-28 16:34:40','2013-06-28 16:34:40','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=739',0,'post','',0),(740,3,'2013-06-28 16:30:24','2013-06-28 16:30:24','','monster cupcakes','','inherit','open','closed','','monster-cupcakes','','','2013-06-28 16:30:24','2013-06-28 16:30:24','',739,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-cupcakes.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(741,3,'2013-06-28 16:30:25','2013-06-28 16:30:25','','monster smash cake','','inherit','open','closed','','monster-smash','','','2013-06-28 16:30:25','2013-06-28 16:30:25','',739,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-smash.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(742,3,'2013-06-28 16:34:05','2013-06-28 16:34:05','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-cupcakes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-740\" alt=\"monster cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-cupcakes.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\n\nIt\'s a good thing toddlers are so darn cute because that\'s just what they are: Little Monsters!  Landon celebrated his first birthday with a monster bash and these adorable cupcakes.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-smash.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-741\" alt=\"monster smash cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/monster-smash.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"377\" /></a>\n\nThe birthday boy smashed into this monster eagerly at first, but meltdown mode set in quickly.  Too, too cute.  Mom will have lots of fun with those pics once he\'s older ;)  Special thanks to Landon\'s dad for providing me with these adorable pics from the party.','Little monsters','','inherit','open','closed','','739-revision','','','2013-06-28 16:34:05','2013-06-28 16:34:05','',739,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/742-739-revision',0,'revision','',0),(744,3,'2013-07-15 01:11:06','2013-07-15 01:11:06','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-745\" alt=\"berry trifle\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI made two exceptions for my summer \"ban on baking\". (I\'ve since had to up that to 3 exceptions, but it\'s for a good cause...you\'ll see come August.)  This is the first.  For the most part, I have stuck by my ban &amp; I am taking advantage of every free moment.  We are slowly settling into our new house and recovering from the small tornado that knocked down 6! trees.  Room by room, things are starting to come together.  And, FINALLY, I got around to painting all of the furniture in my garage that I had been intending to fix up since before we moved in.\r\n\r\nThe inspiration for this dish came from the mountains of cake scraps that I throw away every time I have to cut a cake out of a sheet cake.  I often freeze them, hoping to find a use for all of those tasty morsels, only to toss them in the trash months later.  But, I\'m not supposed to be baking &amp; home ownership ain\'t cheap (duh!).  So, now seemed to be a good time to put those pieces to use.  There are hundreds of red, white and blue cake ideas out there (like <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/356-flag-cake\">this one </a>I made last year), and I will surely get around to all of them, but it is berry season, and they are, coincidentally, red and blue.  Add a little white whipped cream and you have the easiest dessert in the history of the 4th (or 5th)...or maybe even the 14th of July.  Happy Belated Birthday, Dad...and Happy Bastille Day, too.','Berry Trifle','','publish','open','closed','','berry-trifle','','','2013-07-15 01:13:18','2013-07-15 01:13:18','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=744',0,'post','',0),(745,3,'2013-07-15 00:54:28','2013-07-15 00:54:28','','berry trifle','','inherit','open','closed','','trifle-003','','','2013-07-15 00:54:28','2013-07-15 00:54:28','',744,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(746,3,'2013-07-15 00:57:20','2013-07-15 00:57:20','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-745\" alt=\"berry trifle\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>','','','inherit','open','closed','','744-revision','','','2013-07-15 00:57:20','2013-07-15 00:57:20','',744,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/746-744-revision',0,'revision','',0),(747,3,'2013-07-15 01:10:33','2013-07-15 01:10:33','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-745\" alt=\"berry trifle\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n\nI made two exceptions for my summer \"ban on baking\". (I\"ve since had to up that to 3 exceptions, but it\'s for a good cause...you\'ll see come August.)  This is the first.  For the most part, I have stuck by my ban &amp; I am taking advantage of every free moment.  We are slowly settling into our new house and recovering from the small tornado that knocked down 6! trees.  Room by room, things are starting to come together.  And, FINALLY, I got around to painting all of the furniture in my garage that I had been intending to fix up since before we moved in.\n\nThe inspiration for this dish came from the mountains of cake scraps that I throw away every time I have to cut a cake out of a sheet cake.  I often freeze them, hoping to find a use for all of those tasty morsels, only to toss them in the trash months later.  But, I\'m not supposed to be baking &amp; home ownership ain\'t cheap (duh!).  So, now seemed to be a good time to put those pieces to use.  There are hundreds of red, white and blue cake ideas out there (like this one I made last year), and I will surely get around to all of them, but it is berry season, and they are, coincidentally, red and blue.  Add a little white whipped cream and you have the easiest dessert in the history of the 4th (or 5th)...or maybe even the 14th of July.  Happy Belated Birthday, Dad...and Happy Bastille Day, too.','Berry Trifle','','inherit','open','closed','','744-revision-2','','','2013-07-15 01:10:33','2013-07-15 01:10:33','',744,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/747-744-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(748,3,'2013-07-15 01:11:06','2013-07-15 01:11:06','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-745\" alt=\"berry trifle\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/trifle-003.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI made two exceptions for my summer \"ban on baking\". (I\'ve since had to up that to 3 exceptions, but it\'s for a good cause...you\'ll see come August.)  This is the first.  For the most part, I have stuck by my ban &amp; I am taking advantage of every free moment.  We are slowly settling into our new house and recovering from the small tornado that knocked down 6! trees.  Room by room, things are starting to come together.  And, FINALLY, I got around to painting all of the furniture in my garage that I had been intending to fix up since before we moved in.\r\n\r\nThe inspiration for this dish came from the mountains of cake scraps that I throw away every time I have to cut a cake out of a sheet cake.  I often freeze them, hoping to find a use for all of those tasty morsels, only to toss them in the trash months later.  But, I\'m not supposed to be baking &amp; home ownership ain\'t cheap (duh!).  So, now seemed to be a good time to put those pieces to use.  There are hundreds of red, white and blue cake ideas out there (like this one I made last year), and I will surely get around to all of them, but it is berry season, and they are, coincidentally, red and blue.  Add a little white whipped cream and you have the easiest dessert in the history of the 4th (or 5th)...or maybe even the 14th of July.  Happy Belated Birthday, Dad...and Happy Bastille Day, too.','Berry Trifle','','inherit','open','closed','','744-revision-3','','','2013-07-15 01:11:06','2013-07-15 01:11:06','',744,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/748-744-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(750,3,'2013-07-29 20:00:36','2013-07-29 20:00:36','25 weeks ago, we lost Ben’s grandmother.  That very same week, we found out I was pregnant.  We were elated, as I have PCOS (a fertility condition), and we had been trying for 7 months to conceive our second child.  We saw it as a sign that life was renewed.  9 weeks later, our hearts were broken when there was no heartbeat on the ultrasound.  I went in for a D&amp;C, and I began the process of moving on from my miscarriage.  The doctors told us to try again.  So, we did.  5 weeks later, I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive.  Could it be true?  Not this time.  Turns out, I had retained a piece of placenta, causing my hormones to remain elevated despite that fact that I was not actually pregnant.  I have since had 2 shots of methotrexate  (a chemotherapeutic drug which attacks the rapidly growing cells of the placental tissue) and countless acupuncture sessions.  We are waiting for the pregnancy hormones to return to zero, and each week we face results that have gone up or dropped only slightly.  Last week, my levels finally came down to 10.  Today I went in for labs hoping this would be the last day, as I have one to three times per week for the last 2 months.  We have only reached 9.5.  I am devastated and losing hope.  It seems this is my own personal hell that just won’t end.  We cannot even begin to think about trying again until this is over, and there are already various complications in place that may make it so that we never have another biological child.  I no longer no how to cope with the pain and the frustration.  I know that others have a much worse situation.  And, believe me, part of me feels guilty that I am even having this pity party when so many others struggle with infertility and the loss of a child. But, today, on a day that I cannot seem to find the joy in this situation, I give it up to God.  And in doing so, I feel lighter and less burdened already…free to enjoy the pleasures of an afternoon cocktail, the gorgeous baby I already have, my loving husband, and my 2 crazy kitties.  So, I surrender.  Please, God, there is nothing else I can do to end this nightmare.  Now, it’s your turn. #40DaysOfJoy','Surrendering on my quest for 40 Days of Joy','','publish','open','closed','','surrendering-on-my-quest-for-40-days-of-joy','','','2013-07-29 20:00:36','2013-07-29 20:00:36','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=750',0,'post','',1),(751,3,'2013-07-29 20:00:20','2013-07-29 20:00:20','25 weeks ago, we lost Ben’s grandmother.  That very same week, we found out I was pregnant.  We were elated, as I have PCOS (a fertility condition), and we had been trying for 7 months to conceive our second child.  We saw it as a sign that life was renewed.  9 weeks later, our hearts were broken when there was no heartbeat on the ultrasound.  I went in for a D&amp;C, and I began the process of moving on from my miscarriage.  The doctors told us to try again.  So, we did.  5 weeks later, I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive.  Could it be true?  Not this time.  Turns out, I had retained a piece of placenta, causing my hormones to remain elevated despite that fact that I was not actually pregnant.  I have since had 2 shots of methotrexate  (a chemotherapeutic drug which attacks the rapidly growing cells of the placental tissue) and countless acupuncture sessions.  We are waiting for the pregnancy hormones to return to zero, and each week we face results that have gone up or dropped only slightly.  Last week, my levels finally came down to 10.  Today I went in for labs hoping this would be the last day, as I have one to three times per week for the last 2 months.  We have only reached 9.5.  I am devastated and losing hope.  It seems this is my own personal hell that just won’t end.  We cannot even begin to think about trying again until this is over, and there are already various complications in place that may make it so that we never have another biological child.  I no longer no how to cope with the pain and the frustration.  I know that others have a much worse situation.  And, believe me, part of me feels guilty that I am even having this pity party when so many others struggle with infertility and the loss of a child. 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Sugar Angel list.  Sugar angels are bakers across the country who volunteer their time and donate cakes to kids who are medically fragile or their brave siblings.  This was my first call to action, and as much as I would love to eradicate all childhood diseases and wipe out the reason for Icing Smiles, I know I cannot do that.  So, I hope I this cake will not be my last.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icing-smiles-rosh-chix-002.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-759\" alt=\"star wars, lego cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icing-smiles-rosh-chix-002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Luke\'s mom asked me to make a Star Wars/ Lego cake for his 6th birthday.  This was a milestone birthday for them, as the average life expectancy for kids with CF used to be 5 (now it is 37).  I racked my head as to how I was going to give him the best birthday cake 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volunteer their time and donate cakes to kids who are medically fragile or their brave siblings.  This was my first call to action, and as much as I would love to eradicate all childhood diseases and wipe out the reason for Icing Smiles, I know I cannot do that.  So, I hope I this cake will not be my last.</p>\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icing-smiles-rosh-chix-002.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-759\" alt=\"star wars, lego cake\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icing-smiles-rosh-chix-002.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Luke\'s mom asked me to make a Star Wars/ Lego cake for his 6th birthday.  This was a milestone birthday for them, as the average life expectancy for kids with CF used to be 5 (now it is 37).  I racked my head as to how I was going to give him the best birthday cake possible.  I am not much for fondant work, so I knew I was going to 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Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/arbor-IS-cake-062.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-781\" alt=\"sports cake, icing smiles\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/arbor-IS-cake-062.jpg\" width=\"381\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','publish','open','closed','','josiah-and-his-happy-cake','','','2013-11-06 12:07:02','2013-11-06 12:07:02','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=774',0,'post','',0),(772,3,'2013-10-07 04:13:54','2013-10-07 04:13:54','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/diaper-cake-2-e1381119158741.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-770\" alt=\"diaper cake for boy\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/diaper-cake-2-e1381119158741.jpg\" width=\"352\" height=\"500\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lest you think my talent lies only in the kitchen, I also make \"no-bake\" cakes!</p>','Diaper Cakes','','inherit','open','closed','','771-revision','','','2013-10-07 04:13:54','2013-10-07 04:13:54','',771,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/772-771-revision',0,'revision','',0),(775,3,'2013-11-06 12:00:58','2013-11-06 12:00:58','icing smiles, tiered cake, fondant, celebration cake, 2nd birthday','sports cake','I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?','inherit','open','closed','','dsc_0627-17','','','2013-11-06 12:00:58','2013-11-06 12:00:58','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(776,3,'2013-11-06 12:02:13','2013-11-06 12:02:13','[caption id=\"attachment_775\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a> I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?[/caption]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','inherit','open','closed','','774-revision','','','2013-11-06 12:02:13','2013-11-06 12:02:13','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/776-774-revision',0,'revision','',0),(780,3,'2013-11-06 12:06:07','2013-11-06 12:06:07','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','inherit','open','closed','','774-autosave','','','2013-11-06 12:06:07','2013-11-06 12:06:07','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/780-774-autosave',0,'revision','',0),(777,3,'2013-11-06 12:02:25','2013-11-06 12:02:25','[caption id=\"attachment_775\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a> I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','inherit','open','closed','','774-revision-2','','','2013-11-06 12:02:25','2013-11-06 12:02:25','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/777-774-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(779,3,'2013-11-06 12:03:54','2013-11-06 12:03:54','[caption id=\"attachment_775\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a> Have you ever seen a cuter kid?[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','inherit','open','closed','','774-revision-4','','','2013-11-06 12:03:54','2013-11-06 12:03:54','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/779-774-revision-4',0,'revision','',0),(778,3,'2013-11-06 12:03:19','2013-11-06 12:03:19','[caption id=\"attachment_775\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a> Have you ever seen a cuter kid?[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>','Josiah and his \"Happy Cake\"','','inherit','open','closed','','774-revision-3','','','2013-11-06 12:03:19','2013-11-06 12:03:19','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/778-774-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(781,3,'2013-11-06 12:06:33','2013-11-06 12:06:33','','sports cake, icing smiles','','inherit','open','closed','','arbor-is-cake-062','','','2013-11-06 12:06:33','2013-11-06 12:06:33','',774,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/arbor-IS-cake-062.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(782,3,'2013-11-06 12:04:19','2013-11-06 12:04:19','[caption id=\"attachment_775\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-775\" alt=\"I mean, come on, have you ever seen a cuter kid?\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0627-17.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" /></a>  [/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, I had another opportunity to bake for Icing Smiles.  This time, I was asked to create a dream cake for a little boy named Josiah celebrating his 2nd birthday.  Josiah was born with congenital heart defects, which meant that he had to have open heart surgery shortly after he was born.  And, while he is growing and developing just like everybody else, he is not completely out of the woods. Due to his condition, he will have to have a few more heart surgeries.  Having met Josiah, I can tell you that heart surgery or anything else, for that matter, isn\'t going to slow down this super happy kid.  I arrived at their house a few minutes before they got home from church.  As soon as I got the cake out of the car, Josiah was right there at my feet yelling \"happy cake!!!\".  He was thrilled, and for  that, so was I.  Josiah couldn\'t wait to touch it, smell it, eat it.  I even dropped a fondant football on the floor and after having explained to his family that the fondant is pretty but not very yummy, I turned around to see Josiah chowing down on his football!  It was an absolute pleasure meeting and baking for this wonderful family.  I wish Josiah many more happy, healthy birthdays and fun with his loving parents, his adorable sister, and his baby brother (coming next year!).</p>','Josiah and his \"Happy 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-026.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For months, she was begging for pink cupcakes at her party.  Ask, and you shall receive, my dear.  I found these adorable tea-cupcake wrappers on Etsy.  They were a lot of work to put together but totally worth it.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-038.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-805\" alt=\"pink sweets table\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-038.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The pink dessert table was my favorite spot.  Party guests took home iced shortbread cookies in the shape of a pink cupcake.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a 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style=\"text-align: center;\">This photo shows most of the spread.  What you can\'t see are muffins, scones and quiche - all of which I lovingly prepared myself.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-090.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-808\" alt=\"toss the tea bag\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-090.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The kids could take their turn at \"toss the teabag in the pot\".</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-092.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-809\" alt=\"tea party\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-092.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since O has FOUR tea sets, there plenty 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(Sadly, I don\'t have the pictures from the dress up photo booth on here, but I will get to it soon!)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-202.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-812\" alt=\"pin the cup on the saucer\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-202.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just a good old fashioned round of \"pin the cup on the saucer\" :)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\'m already looking forward to next year!</p>','Tea for Two','','inherit','open','closed','','800-revision-v1','','','2014-01-30 20:26:27','2014-01-30 20:26:27','',800,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/813-800-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(814,3,'2014-01-30 20:29:52','2014-01-30 20:29:52','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-004.jpg\">\r\n</a> <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-013.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-802\" alt=\"tea for two 013\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-013.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I found gobs of vintage china at the flea markets to help decorate for O\'s \"Tea for Two\" party.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-024.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-803\" alt=\"tea for two 024\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-024.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since she is totally obsessed with pink, we used only pink carnations and pink tea roses.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-026.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-804\" alt=\"tea for two 026\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-026.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For months, she was begging for pink cupcakes at her party.  Ask, and you shall receive, my dear.  I found these adorable tea-cupcake wrappers on Etsy.  They were a lot of work to put together but totally worth it.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-038.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-805\" alt=\"pink sweets table\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-038.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The pink dessert table was my favorite spot.  Party guests took home iced shortbread cookies in the shape of a pink cupcake.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-004.jpg\"><img alt=\"pink teacup cupcakes\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-004.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-065.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-806\" alt=\"2nd birthday banner\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-065.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">No party is complete without a banner.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-079.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-807\" alt=\"tea party food\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-079.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This photo shows most of the spread.  What you can\'t see are muffins, scones and quiche - all of which I lovingly prepared myself.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-090.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-808\" alt=\"toss the tea bag\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-090.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The kids could take their turn at \"toss the teabag in the pot\".</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-092.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-809\" alt=\"tea party\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-092.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since O has FOUR tea sets, there were plenty of mini parties going on throughout the house.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-186.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-810\" alt=\"tea for two 186\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-186.jpg\" width=\"411\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The birthday girl with her very own pink \"2\" candle.  (We even got her a pink and purple tutu with a matching teacup shirt.)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-192.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-811\" alt=\"tea for two 192\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-192.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Partygoers were asked to wear their garden tea party finest. (Sadly, I don\'t have the pictures from the dress up photo booth on here, but I will get to it soon!)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-202.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-812\" alt=\"pin the cup on the saucer\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tea-for-two-202.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just a good old fashioned round of \"pin the cup on the saucer\" :)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I\'m already looking forward to next year!</p>','Tea for Two','','inherit','open','closed','','800-revision-v1','','','2014-01-30 20:29:52','2014-01-30 20:29:52','',800,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/814-800-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(816,3,'2014-02-07 13:21:47','2014-02-07 13:21:47','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-817\" alt=\"pipe cleaner flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.jpg\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I bought a bunch of pipe cleaners with high hopes of crafting, but it turns out I had no idea what to do with them.  A good old fashioned Google search turned up hundreds of ideas.  Most involved things we didn\'t already have at home (man, we need some googly eyes!).  But, She Knows Parenting had a great link on how to make <a href=\"http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990457/may-day-crafts-for-kids\">simple pipe cleaner flowers </a>that require nothing more than the pipe cleaners themselves.</p>','Pipe cleaner flowers','','publish','open','closed','','pipe-cleaner-flowers','','','2014-02-07 13:21:47','2014-02-07 13:21:47','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=816',0,'post','',0),(817,3,'2014-02-07 13:18:08','2014-02-07 13:18:08','','pipe cleaner flowers','','inherit','open','closed','','pipe-cleaner-flowers','','','2014-02-07 13:18:08','2014-02-07 13:18:08','',816,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(818,3,'2014-02-07 13:21:47','2014-02-07 13:21:47','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-817\" alt=\"pipe cleaner flowers\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.jpg\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I bought a bunch of pipe cleaners with high hopes of crafting, but it turns out I had no idea what to do with them.  A good old fashioned Google search turned up hundreds of ideas.  Most involved things we didn\'t already have at home (man, we need some googly eyes!).  But, She Knows Parenting had a great link on how to make <a href=\"http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990457/may-day-crafts-for-kids\">simple pipe cleaner flowers </a>that require nothing more than the pipe cleaners themselves.</p>','Pipe cleaner flowers','','inherit','open','closed','','816-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 13:21:47','2014-02-07 13:21:47','',816,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/818-816-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(819,3,'2014-02-07 13:32:06','2014-02-07 13:32:06','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jello-playdough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-820\" alt=\"jello playdough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jello-playdough.jpg\" width=\"449\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just before Christmas, I threw away all of O\'s Play Dough (the real, trademarked deal you buy at the store).  She had had it for a while, and as toddlers do, she insisted on leaving the caps off of the cans.  What was left was a crumbly, dry mess that frustrated both of us.  I was hoping someone would buy her more for Christmas or her birthday, but when they didn\'t, I took to the internet.  Turns out, Jello Playdough is way better than the stuff you buy in the stores!  It smells wonderful!  It\'s ok if they accidentally eat it.  And, the texture is incredibly smooth and pliable.  Plus, I realized that we should be treating it as it really is: like dough!  Who has more cookie cutters, pastry wheels, and Silpats than I do?  Nobody.  This has opened up a world of fun for us.  O uses her kitchen to make pies, French fries, ravioli, cookies, and more.  We used the recipe for <a href=\"http://teachingmama.org/how-to-make-jello-playdough/\">Jello Playdough </a>on Teaching Mama\'s site.  She calls for sugar-free Jello.  In typical Karoline fashion, I didn\'t read carefully and purchased regular, old, sugar-laden Jello.  It worked perfectly.</p>','Jello Playdough','','publish','open','closed','','jello-playdough','','\nhttp://teachingmama.org/how-to-make-jello-playdough/','2014-02-07 13:32:54','2014-02-07 13:32:54','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=819',0,'post','',0),(820,3,'2014-02-07 13:25:03','2014-02-07 13:25:03','','jello playdough','','inherit','open','closed','','jello-playdough','','','2014-02-07 13:25:03','2014-02-07 13:25:03','',819,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jello-playdough.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(821,3,'2014-02-07 13:32:06','2014-02-07 13:32:06','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just before Christmas, I threw away all of O\'s Play Dough (the real, trademarked deal you buy at the store).  She had had it for a while, and as toddlers do, she insisted on leaving the caps off of the cans.  What was left was a crumbly, dry mess that frustrated both of us.  I was hoping someone would buy her more for Christmas or her birthday, but when they didn\'t, I took to the internet.  Turns out, Jello Playdough is way better than the stuff you buy in the stores!  It smells wonderful!  It\'s ok if they accidentally eat it.  And, the texture is incredibly smooth and pliable.  Plus, I realized that we should be treating it as it really is: like dough!  Who has more cookie cutters, pastry wheels, and Silpats than I do?  Nobody.  This has opened up a world of fun for us.  O uses her kitchen to make pies, French fries, ravioli, cookies, and more.  We used the recipe for <a href=\"http://teachingmama.org/how-to-make-jello-playdough/\">Jello Playdough </a>on Teaching Mama\'s site.  She calls for sugar-free Jello.  In typical Karoline fashion, I didn\'t read carefully and purchased regular, old, sugar-laden Jello.  It worked perfectly.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Jello Playdough','','inherit','open','closed','','819-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 13:32:06','2014-02-07 13:32:06','',819,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/821-819-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(822,3,'2014-02-07 13:32:54','2014-02-07 13:32:54','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jello-playdough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-820\" alt=\"jello playdough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jello-playdough.jpg\" width=\"449\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Just before Christmas, I threw away all of O\'s Play Dough (the real, trademarked deal you buy at the store).  She had had it for a while, and as toddlers do, she insisted on leaving the caps off of the cans.  What was left was a crumbly, dry mess that frustrated both of us.  I was hoping someone would buy her more for Christmas or her birthday, but when they didn\'t, I took to the internet.  Turns out, Jello Playdough is way better than the stuff you buy in the stores!  It smells wonderful!  It\'s ok if they accidentally eat it.  And, the texture is incredibly smooth and pliable.  Plus, I realized that we should be treating it as it really is: like dough!  Who has more cookie cutters, pastry wheels, and Silpats than I do?  Nobody.  This has opened up a world of fun for us.  O uses her kitchen to make pies, French fries, ravioli, cookies, and more.  We used the recipe for <a href=\"http://teachingmama.org/how-to-make-jello-playdough/\">Jello Playdough </a>on Teaching Mama\'s site.  She calls for sugar-free Jello.  In typical Karoline fashion, I didn\'t read carefully and purchased regular, old, sugar-laden Jello.  It worked perfectly.</p>','Jello Playdough','','inherit','open','closed','','819-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 13:32:54','2014-02-07 13:32:54','',819,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/822-819-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(875,3,'2014-02-15 12:33:57','2014-02-15 12:33:57','Since my last post, a lot of women have asked me how to get started on eating better and improving their diet for fertility without making a huge jump.  Let me start by saying that it is EXTREMELY difficult to upend your diet, which is frequently your only source of comfort in this whole journey.  I often asked myself, \"why the hell should I give up my nightly wine if I am just going to go to the doctor\'s office where they will tell me that there is yet another complication and we have to wait again?\"  A clear precedent had been established.  I went to the doctor sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, but on every visit, the results were the same: you are just not ready to try again.\r\n\r\nSo, to all of that, I say start with something simple.  Maybe you love your nightly glass of wine, but you are willing to give up caffeine.  Try decaf or various forms of herbal tea.  I\'ve been caffeine free since May 2013.  For whatever reason, that was easiest for me to give up.\r\n\r\nBut, maybe eliminating things is just too hard right now.  Many dieticians say that adding good foods to your diet is easier than taking out the bad ones.  Why not start there?  When I was working with the nutritionists at <a href=\"http://pullingdownthemoon.com/\">Pulling Down the Moon</a>, they gave me a list of fertility \"go\" foods which should be eaten every day. (I highly recommend working with the girls at PDTM.  It is a bit pricey, but their advice is worth every penny.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Cruciferous vegetables</strong>:  broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  I\'ve mentioned this one before.  Not only healthy because they are loaded with vitamins and fiber, they also convert \"bad estrogens\" into good ones.\r\n\r\n<strong>Berries</strong> are antioxidant rich and prevent inflammation.  It\'s important to always choose organic.  Berries are always on the \"<a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php\">Dirty Dozen</a>,\" a list comprised of the 12 foods with the highest concentration of pesticides.  (Some foods require fewer pesticides and/ or have a thick outer skin, and it is ok to choose conventionally produced.  These are sometimes known as the \"Clean 15.\")  In the winter, if cost is a factor, choose frozen, organic berries and eat them plain or in smoothies, with oatmeal etc\r\n\r\n<strong>Healthy Fats</strong>: think fatty fish like salmon and anchovies, nuts, avocado, olive oil and canola oil.  (Avoid using soy oils and other generic vegetable oils.)  Limit your fish consumption to avoid mercury, and choose fish lower on the food chain for the same reason.  Salmon and anchovies are 2 low-mercury choices.  Check out Monterey Bay Aquarium\'s <a href=\"http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx\">Seafood Watch</a> for information on the best seafood choices as well as recipes.  You can also take a sustainable/ low mercury fish oil or cod liver oil supplement.  The Omega-3s in these foods not only help with cholesterol but also help with healthy egg production.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lignins</strong>: found in fiber-rich foods like berries, root veg, beans, and whole grains.  These foods also help with estrogen regulation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beans and lentils</strong>: high fiber foods which again help to remove excess toxins and estrogen from the body.\r\n\r\n<strong>Whole grains</strong>: fiber and B-vitamins needed for egg development and ovulation.  For this reason, I also use nutritional yeast on my food, which is very high in B vitamins.  If you have never tried it, sprinkle a healthy dose on popcorn or eggs for a slightly nutty or cheesy flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lean protein</strong>: again choose cage-free or organic eggs and meat, grass-fed red meat.  If you have PCOS, include protein at every meal to help maintain even blood sugars.\r\n\r\nA good starting place?  I hope so.  Remember, I\'m not a nutritionist (though I have thought about going back to school for that).  I\'m just a PCOS patient who has battled this disease for the last 15 years and fought for my fertility starting in October 2010.  But the information I have given here comes directly from my work with nutritionists over the past year.  I wrote this piece to help you all get started, but I also wrote it as a reminder to myself.  Today is day 3 of my cycle and also the first day to start Femara for our very first assisted cycle.  The stakes are at an all-time high, and I want to be doing everything I can to help the process along.  Cross your fingers, say a prayer, dedicate your yoga practice to us or just think good thoughts.  We\'ll do the same for your wherever you are in your journey.','Fertility \"go\" foods','','publish','open','closed','','fertility-go-foods','','','2014-02-15 15:44:08','2014-02-15 15:44:08','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=875',0,'post','',2),(824,3,'2014-02-07 13:44:57','2014-02-07 13:44:57','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cookies.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-825 aligncenter\" alt=\"cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cookies.jpg\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O loves baking cookies and so does Mommy.  My favorite recipe for sugar cookies is actually shortbread.  I\'ve modified it several times, most recently for <a href=\"http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2013/12/17/recipe-for-cinnamon-sugar-cookies/GquVTSqBnV0L605Ee7hyKN/story.html\">cinnamon-sugar cookies </a>that ran in the Boston Globe.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Makes 5 dozen cookies</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3 cups flour</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1/2 teaspoon salt</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1 1/2 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1.  In a food processor, pulse flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, and butter until a dough forms.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form 2 round disks.  Place each disk between 2 sheets of parchment paper.  Roll dough until it is 1/4 inch thick.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3.  Set the oven at 325 degrees.  Transfer one piece of dough to a rimmed baking sheet, leaving the bottom sheet of parchment in place.  Peel off and discard the top sheet.  Allow the dough to warm up for 5 minutes.  Using a sharp knife, lightly score the dough.  Vertical scores should be 3/4 inch apart, and horizontal scores should be 3 inches apart.  You will have marked approximately 30 rectangles that are 3/4 inch by 3 inches.   Repeat with other piece of dough.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4.  In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar with cinnamon.  Sprinkle over cookie dough.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">5.  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is firm and cookies are lightly browned.  Cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Cut or break cookies into pre-marked rectangles.  Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you don\'t want to make this version of cinnamon-sugar cookies, make the dough as instructed through step 2.  Then, instead of cutting them into rectangles, choose any cookie cutter.  Transfer the cut cookies to baking sheets lined with parchment paper,  and bake for 10-15 minutes.  The cookies should be very pale in color and be just barely set.  It is very easy to overbake them.  So, check them frequently at the end of baking time.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For parties and other gatherings, I like to decorate the cookies with <a href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/316888/royal-icing-for-sugar-cookies\">royal icing</a>.  Just be sure to let them dry for at least 24 hours before packaging or stacking.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>','Shortbread Cookies','','publish','open','closed','','shortbread-cookies','','','2014-02-22 14:55:07','2014-02-22 14:55:07','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=824',0,'post','',0),(825,3,'2014-02-07 13:36:27','2014-02-07 13:36:27','','cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','cookies','','','2014-02-07 13:36:27','2014-02-07 13:36:27','',824,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cookies.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(826,3,'2014-02-07 13:44:57','2014-02-07 13:44:57','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cookies.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-825 aligncenter\" alt=\"cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cookies.jpg\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O loves baking cookies and so does Mommy.  My favorite recipe for sugar cookies is actually shortbread.  I\'ve modified it several times, most recently for <a href=\"http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2013/12/17/recipe-for-cinnamon-sugar-cookies/GquVTSqBnV0L605Ee7hyKN/story.html\">cinnamon-sugar cookies </a>that ran in the Boston Globe.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Makes 5 dozen cookies</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3 cups flour</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1/2 teaspoon salt</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1 1/2 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1.  In a food processor, pulse flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, and butter until a dough forms.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form 2 round disks.  Place each disk between 2 sheets of parchment paper.  Roll dough until it is 1/4 inch thick.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3.  Set the oven at 325 degrees.  Transfer one piece of dough to a rimmed baking sheet, leaving the bottom sheet of parchment in place.  Peel off and discard the top sheet.  Allow the dough to warm up for 5 minutes.  Using a sharp knife, lightly score the dough.  Vertical scores should be 3/4 inch apart, and horizontal scores should be 3 inches apart.  You will have marked approximately 30 rectangles that are 3/4 inch by 3 inches.   Repeat with other piece of dough.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4.  In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar with cinnamon.  Sprinkle over cookie dough.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">5.  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is firm and cookies are lightly browned.  Cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Cut or break cookies into pre-marked rectangles.  Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you don\'t want to make this version of cinnamon-sugar cookies, make the dough as instructed through step 2.  Then, instead of cutting them into rectangles, choose any cookie cutter.  Transfer the cut cookies to baking sheets lined with parchment paper,  and bake for 10-15 minutes.  The cookies should be very pale in color and be just barely set.  It is very easy to overbake them.  So, check them frequently at the end of baking time.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For parties and other gatherings, I like to decorate the cookies with <a href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/316888/royal-icing-for-sugar-cookies\">royal icing</a>.  Just be sure to let them dry for at least 24 hours before packaging or stacking.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>','Shortbread Cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','824-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 13:44:57','2014-02-07 13:44:57','',824,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/826-824-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(827,3,'2014-02-07 16:15:36','2014-02-07 16:15:36','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" alt=\"marbled salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.two-daloo.com/valentine-marbled-salt-dough/\">Marbled salt dough </a>by Twodaloo popped up in my Facebook feed the other day.  Since my neighbor was kind enough to clear my driveway for me, I found myself free of obligations during O\'s nap time. (One thing I have learned is to prep all of the projects we do while she is sleeping.  She just doesn\'t have the patience to wait until the craft has been set up and all of the tools have been gathered.)  This dough came together very easily.  She suggests powdered tempera paint to color the dough, but I didn\'t have any.  I chose to use Wilton\'s food coloring gels, and it worked just fine.  It may be a little bit messier during the mixing stages, but it wasn\'t really an issue.  O was really proud of herself for using the \"fatula\".</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Once we cut them out, we dried them on parchment.  The drying process takes a day or two.  I\'d suggest flipping them at some point so that the bottoms dry as well.  The immediately lose some of their vibrancy, but they were still super cute.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We strung up the dried hearts on the mantel for decoration, and now we are all set for Valentine\'s Day.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-830\" alt=\"salt dough 019\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even the cat got in on the fun.  How could he possibly 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16:12:49','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(831,3,'2014-02-07 16:12:50','2014-02-07 16:12:50','','salt dough 023','','inherit','open','closed','','cloud-dough-023','','','2014-02-07 16:12:50','2014-02-07 16:12:50','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(832,3,'2014-02-07 16:15:36','2014-02-07 16:15:36','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" alt=\"marbled salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"> <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-831\" alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>','Marble salt dough hearts for Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','closed','','827-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 16:15:36','2014-02-07 16:15:36','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/832-827-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(833,3,'2014-02-07 16:16:36','2014-02-07 16:16:36','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" alt=\"marbled salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 019\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>','Marble salt dough hearts for Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','closed','','827-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 16:16:36','2014-02-07 16:16:36','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/833-827-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(834,3,'2014-02-07 16:26:26','2014-02-07 16:26:26','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" alt=\"marbled salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.two-daloo.com/valentine-marbled-salt-dough/\">Marbled salt dough </a>by Twodaloo popped up in my Facebook feed the other day.  Since my neighbor was kind enough to clear my driveway for me, I found myself free of obligations during O\'s nap time. (One thing I have learned is to prep all of the projects we do while she is sleeping.  She just doesn\'t have the patience to wait until the craft has been set up and all of the tools have been gathered.)  This dough came together very easily.  She suggests powdered tempera paint to color the dough, but I didn\'t have any.  I chose to use Wilton\'s food coloring gels, and it worked just fine.  It may be a little bit messier during the mixing stages, but it wasn\'t really an issue.  O was really proud of herself for using the \"fatula\".</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Once we cut them out, we dried them on parchment.  The drying process takes a day or two.  I\'d suggest flipping them at some point so that the bottoms dry as well.  The immediately lose some of their vibrancy, but they were still super cute.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We strung up the dried hearts on the mantel for decoration, and now we are all set for Valentine\'s Day.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-830\" alt=\"salt dough 019\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even the cat got in on the fun.  How could he possibly resist those strings?</p>','Marble salt dough hearts for Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','closed','','827-autosave-v1','','','2014-02-07 16:26:26','2014-02-07 16:26:26','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/834-827-autosave-v1',0,'revision','',0),(835,3,'2014-02-07 16:24:56','2014-02-07 16:24:56','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-828\" alt=\"marbled salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-5.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.two-daloo.com/valentine-marbled-salt-dough/\">Marbled salt dough </a>by Twodaloo popped up in my Facebook feed the other day.  Since my neighbor was kind enough to clear my driveway for me, I found myself free of obligations during O\'s nap time.  This dough came together very easily.  She suggests powdered tempera paint to color the dough, but I didn\'t have any.  I chose to use Wilton\'s food coloring gels, and it worked just fine.  It may be a little bit messier during the mixing stages, but it wasn\'t really an issue.  O was really proud of herself for using the \"fatula\".</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Once we cut them out, we dried them on parchment.  The drying process takes a day or two.  I\'d suggest flipping them at some point so that the bottoms dry as well.  The immediately lose some of their vibrancy, but they were still super cute.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We strung up the dried hearts on the mantel for decoration, and now we are all set for Valentine\'s Day.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-830\" alt=\"salt dough 019\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even the cat got in on the fun.  How could he possibly resist those strings?</p>','Marble salt dough hearts for Valentine\'s Day','','inherit','open','closed','','827-revision-v1','','','2014-02-07 16:24:56','2014-02-07 16:24:56','',827,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/835-827-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(836,3,'2014-02-07 16:26:35','2014-02-07 16:26:35','<a 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(One thing I have learned is to prep all of the projects we do while she is sleeping.  She just doesn\'t have the patience to wait until the craft has been set up and all of the tools have been gathered.)  This dough came together very easily.  She suggests powdered tempera paint to color the dough, but I didn\'t have any.  I chose to use Wilton\'s food coloring gels, and it worked just fine.  It may be a little bit messier during the mixing stages, but it wasn\'t really an issue.  O was really proud of herself for using the \"fatula\".</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-829\" alt=\"valentine salt dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/salt-dough.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Once we cut them out, we dried them on parchment.  The drying process takes a day or two.  I\'d suggest flipping them at some point so that the bottoms dry as well.  The immediately lose some of their vibrancy, but they were still super cute.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\"><img alt=\"salt dough 023\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-023.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We strung up the dried hearts on the mantel for decoration, and now we are all set for Valentine\'s Day.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-830\" alt=\"salt dough 019\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cloud-dough-019.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Even the cat got in on the fun.  How could he possibly 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time.)  you see something that vaguely resembles cinnamon ornaments &amp; something clicks.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O &amp; I made these in early December at a time when our house really needed a festive smell and the weather was already not cooperating with our desire for wagon walks and afternoons in the park.  (Note the picture: the girl can\'t do anything without being properly accessorized.)  But, actually, now that I am thinking about it, these decorations could totally work for Valentine\'s Day as well.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I chose to use a <a href=\"http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2012/12/how-to-make-cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments/\">recipe</a> from The Frugal Girl.  Mostly, I chose it because she said you could leave out the glue, and I didn\'t have any in the house.  She made a wonderful suggestion to buy the cinnamon at Aldi.  You can get a big bottle for $0.99 -- it would cost $4-$10 elsewhere.  You\'ll need at least 2 bottles.  I also picked 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I have a problem, but as far as my problems go, it\'s pretty low on the list &amp; I have many more things to fix before I limit my stalker/ screen time.)  you see something that vaguely resembles cinnamon ornaments &amp; something clicks.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O &amp; I made these in early December at a time when our house really needed a festive smell and the weather was already not cooperating with our desire for wagon walks and afternoons in the park.  (Note the picture: the girl can\'t do anything without being properly accessorized.)  But, actually, now that I am thinking about it, these decorations could totally work for Valentine\'s Day as well.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I chose to use a <a href=\"http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2012/12/how-to-make-cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments/\">recipe</a> from The Frugal Girl.  Mostly, I chose it because she said you could leave out the glue, and I didn\'t have any in the house.  She made a wonderful suggestion 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mean, heck, my passport expired 2 years ago, and I failed to even notice.  All of this is not to say that life is bad, in fact, it is incredible, but we have moved on to a VERY different stage of life.  Ben and I have been together for 10 years now, married  for 8.  We are in our mid-thirties, we have 2 cats, 2 cars, a nutball of a daughter and a big house in the suburbs.  Life is boring and exciting all at once.\r\n\r\nBut, 4.5 years ago when I started writing, I wanted the same thing I want now: to be healthy enough to manage my PCOS and have a baby.  Somewhere along the way, I lost track of that on this site.  Sure, I was practicing a lot of it in real life, but I never took the time to write it down.  With less than a month to go before we can officially begin to try again, my health has never been so important.\r\n\r\nPCOS (only one of the fertility issues we are facing) affects the body in many ways.  One very important way is that it messes with your ability to regulate insulin.  And when the insulin goes unregulated, weight gain goes up, hormones get out of whack, and ovulating simply doesn\'t happen.  One of the positives of a PCOS diagnosis is that there is a great deal of nutritional and holistic therapy that can be monumental in improving one\'s chance of conceiving.  It allows the person with the diagnosis to feel like they can control at least one piece in a puzzle that is otherwise completely out of their hands.  I imagine that \"undiagnosed infertility\" is exponentially more frustrating because if you can\'t identify the problem, where do you even begin treatment?\r\n\r\nIn May of 2013, a few weeks after my miscarriage, I went full speed into the world of holistic infertility treatments.  Everybody tells you that you\'ll be pregnant in a few months, that this happens all the time &amp; women become pregnant immediately afterwards.  I thought I was one of those women.  I booked a fertility massage, designed to cleanse the body of toxins following a miscarriage.  I started seeing an acupuncturist, and I began working with a nutritionist.   I was gung-ho....until June when I learned about my retained placenta.  With comfort nowhere to be found, I turned to eating and drinking again.  Why bother with the damned fertility diet if trying again wasn\'t even on the table?  So, I continued with the treatments all summer to try and removed the retained placenta.  Every thing they tried gave me hope.  So with each new procedure, I started my diet anew.  And with every failure, I returned to my old dietary habits.  I yo-yo\'ed through 1 D&amp;C, 2 rounds of methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug given to kill off the placental tissue without damaging the uterus), 1 hysteroscopy to remove the placental tissue, 1 hysteroscopy to remove the scar tissue from the first hysteroscopy (Asherman\'s syndrome), months of estrogen supplements designed to regrow uterine lining, and one pivotal HSG (an x-ray wherein they fill the uterus with iodine and check for any blockages, scars, or foreign bodies in the uterus).\r\n\r\nAnd, finally, we had crossed a bridge.  In January of 2014, 11 months after we conceived and 18 months into our journey for baby #2, we were given the ok to try again...on one condition.  We have to wait until the \"next cycle\".  Well \"cysters\" everywhere know how maddening this can be.  Irregular periods means it can be 6 days till the next cycle or 6 months.  Still, it was the first glimmer of hope in an entire year.  I began the diet again.\r\n\r\nIn November, I had returned to my Vinyasa yoga practice, and in December, I switched acupuncturists hoping that the miracle worker known as Peter Harvey could work his magic on me.  Peter suggested that I begin an even more strict version of the diet already prescribed to me by several nutritionists: no gluten, no dairy (with the exception of limited goat cheese), no sugar, no soy, no alcohol (except for one glass of red wine per week), no caffeine.  Eat plenty of organic fruits and veggies (especially berries and beans), clean and low-mercury seafood, grass-fed &amp; organic meats.\r\n\r\nLet me back up a little and say that I started Weight Watchers on January 1st, 2014.  I have done the program already (prior to conceiving Olivia and to get rid of the baby weight after she was born).  Months of estrogen supplements and emotional eating left me in a position to lose a few pounds  this year.  Plus, women with PCOS tend to see a positive shift in their hormones when they lose only a small amount of weight.\r\n\r\nI started my diet by limiting portions and cutting out obviously bad foods, but I was still having daily wine and too many carbs for someone with insulin-resistance.  When they finally handed down the green light, I began Peter\'s diet in earnest.  Let it also be noted that they one part of the plan that I have been able to stick to since May 2013, is no caffeine.  With the exception of a few early mornings requiring a high-octane cup of joe and a couple of hangovers that necessitated a can of real Coca-Cola, I have been caffeine free for the whole time.\r\n\r\nThese days, I eat a TON of cage-free, antibiotic free eggs, organic berries by the vat, some clean meat and fish sources, and loads of veggies.  And, yes, my grocery bill has skyrocketed.  My favorite vegetable to chow down on is anything cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  Lucky for me, they help fight \"bad\" estrogen and part of the diet is to eat at least one serving of cooked cruciferous veg per day; prior to learning this, I was eating kale by the bunch - I\'m pretty sure that\'s how I got lucky with O (that and metformin, acupuncture, yoga, and weight loss).  Unfortunately for me, there has been a little bit of press about too much cruciferous veg being hazardous to your thyroid function.  Well, my thyroid has been underperforming since 1998.  But, the good news is that iodine in your diet (I found some delicious iodized sea salt), eating your cruciferous veg cooked (not raw), and a reasonable consumption seems to have minimal effect on the thyroid gland.\r\n\r\nIn addition to all of the dietary restrictions, I am also taking a freakish amount of supplements.  Every day, I take metformin (for blood sugar stabilization), myo-inositol (same), cod liver oil, coQ10 (egg quality), probiotics, prenatal vitamin, vitamin D, iron, and unithroid (hypothyroidism)...for a whopping total of 22 pills per day.\r\n\r\nI\'m resolving to make a few diet related posts per week in the coming months -- even if it is just a picture and a brief description.  Hopefully, it will give you some ideas on how to still enjoy your food while also eating in a way that is truly good for all of your systems.\r\n\r\nTomorrow, I will start 2 weeks of progesterone to bring on the period that (of course) failed to show up.  And, after that, well, I guess it\'s baby making time.  By the start of our first Femera cycle, I will have been dieting hard-core for 2 months, and I\'m hoping it will be worth every sacrifice.  We still have to contend with less-than-ideal egg quality due to the PCOS, a \"sticky\" uterus and the possibility that the scarred lining will not maintain a full-term pregnancy.  But, I have a good feeling about this.  2014 is going to be our year for baby #2.  It\'s our turn, and I just know it.  I am doing everything I can, and now, I pray that God, the universe, and any other miracle worker out there is on our side.  Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and stay tuned for more posts on dieting for fertility.','Diet for fertility','','publish','open','closed','','diet-for-fertility','','','2014-02-09 20:12:43','2014-02-09 20:12:43','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=848',0,'post','',4),(849,3,'2014-02-09 19:29:09','2014-02-09 19:29:09','Since it is now February, and most of Chicagoland is covered in an ungodly amount of snow and all of the parties have finally 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anew.  And with every failure, I returned to my old dietary habits.  I yo-yo\'ed through 1 D&amp;C, 2 rounds of methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug given to kill off the placental tissue without damaging the uterus), 1 hysteroscopy to remove the placental tissue, 1 hysteroscopy to remove the scar tissue from the first hysteroscopy, months of estrogen supplements designed to regrow uterine lining, and one pivotal HSG (an x-ray wherein they fill the uterus with iodine and check for any blockages, scars, or foreign bodies in the uterus).\r\n\r\nAnd, finally, we had crossed a bridge.  In January of 2014, 11 months after we conceived and 18 months into our journey for baby #2, we were given the ok to try again...on one condition.  We have to wait until the \"next cycle\".  Well \"cysters\" everywhere no how maddening this can be.  Irregular periods means it can be 6 days till the next cycle or 6 months.  Still, it was the first glimmer of hope in an entire year.  So, I began the diet 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life.  Ben and I have been together for 10 years now, married  for 8.  We are in our mid-thirties, we have 2 cats, 2 cars, a nutball of a daughter and a big house in the suburbs.  Life is boring and exciting all at once.\r\n\r\nBut, 4.5 years ago when I started writing, I wanted the same thing I want now: to be healthy enough to manage my PCOS and have a baby.  Somewhere along the way, I lost track of that on this site.  Sure, I was practicing a lot of it in real life, but I never took the time to write it down.  With less than a month to go before we can officially begin to try again, my health has never been so important.\r\n\r\nPCOS (only one of the fertility issues we are facing) affects the body in many ways.  One very important way is that it messes with your ability to regulate insulin.  And when the insulin goes unregulated, weight gain goes up, hormones get out of whack, and ovulating simply doesn\'t happen.  One of the positives of a PCOS diagnosis is that there is a great deal of nutritional and holistic therapy that can be monumental in improving one\'s chance of conceiving.  It allows the person with the diagnosis to feel like they can control at least one piece in a puzzle that is otherwise completely out of their hands.  I imagine that \"undiagnosed infertility\" is exponentially more frustrating because if you can\'t identify the problem, where do you even begin treatment?\r\n\r\nIn May of 2013, a few weeks after my miscarriage, I went full speed into the world of holistic infertility treatments.  Everybody tells you that you\'ll be pregnant in a few months, that this happens all the time &amp; women become pregnant immediately afterwards.  I thought I was one of those women.  I booked a fertility massage, designed to cleanse the body of toxins following a miscarriage.  I started seeing an acupuncturist, and I began working with a nutritionist.   I was gung-ho....until June when I learned about my retained placenta.  With comfort nowhere to be found, I turned to eating and drinking again.  Why bother with the damned fertility diet if trying again wasn\'t even on the table?  So, I continued with the treatments all summer to try and removed the retained placenta.  Every thing they tried gave me hope.  So with each new procedure, I started my diet anew.  And with every failure, I returned to my old dietary habits.  I yo-yo\'ed through 1 D&amp;C, 2 rounds of methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug given to kill off the placental tissue without damaging the uterus), 1 hysteroscopy to remove the placental tissue, 1 hysteroscopy to remove the scar tissue from the first hysteroscopy (Asherman\'s syndrome), months of estrogen supplements designed to regrow uterine lining, and one pivotal HSG (an x-ray wherein they fill the uterus with iodine and check for any blockages, scars, or foreign bodies in the uterus).\r\n\r\nAnd, finally, we had crossed a bridge.  In January of 2014, 11 months after we conceived and 18 months into our journey for baby #2, we were given the ok to try again...on one condition.  We have to wait until the \"next cycle\".  Well \"cysters\" everywhere know how maddening this can be.  Irregular periods means it can be 6 days till the next cycle or 6 months.  Still, it was the first glimmer of hope in an entire year.  I began the diet again.\r\n\r\nIn November, I had returned to my Vinyasa yoga practice, and in December, I switched acupuncturists hoping that the miracle worker known as Peter Harvey could work his magic on me.  Peter suggested that I begin an even more strict version of the diet already prescribed to me by several nutritionists: no gluten, no dairy (with the exception of limited goat cheese), no sugar, no soy, no alcohol (except for one glass of red wine per week), no caffeine.  Eat plenty of organic fruits and veggies (especially berries and beans), clean and low-mercury seafood, grass-fed &amp; organic meats.\r\n\r\nLet me back up a little and say that I started Weight Watchers on January 1st, 2014.  I have done the program already (prior to conceiving Olivia and to get rid of the baby weight after she was born).  Months of estrogen supplements and emotional eating left me in a position to lose a few pounds  this year.  Plus, women with PCOS tend to see a positive shift in their hormones when they lose only a small amount of weight.\r\n\r\nI started my diet by limiting portions and cutting out obviously bad foods, but I was still having daily wine and too many carbs for someone with insulin-resistance.  When they finally handed down the green light, I began Peter\'s diet in earnest.  Let it also be noted that they one part of the plan that I have been able to stick to since May 2013, is no caffeine.  With the exception of a few early mornings requiring a high-octane cup of joe and a couple of hangovers that necessitated a can of real Coca-Cola, I have been caffeine free for the whole time.\r\n\r\nThese days, I eat a TON of cage-free, antibiotic free eggs, organic berries by the vat, some clean meat and fish sources, and loads of veggies.  And, yes, my grocery bill has skyrocketed.  My favorite vegetable to chow down on is anything cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  Lucky for me, they help fight \"bad\" estrogen and part of the diet is to eat at least one serving of cooked cruciferous veg per day; prior to learning this, I was eating kale by the bunch - I\'m pretty sure that\'s how I got lucky with O (that and metformin, acupuncture, yoga, and weight loss).  Unfortunately for me, there has been a little bit of press about too much cruciferous veg being hazardous to your thyroid function.  Well, my thyroid has been underperforming since 1998.  But, the good news is that iodine in your diet (I found some delicious iodized sea salt), eating your cruciferous veg cooked (not raw), and a reasonable consumption seems to have minimal effect on the thyroid gland.\r\n\r\nIn addition to all of the dietary restrictions, I am also taking a freakish amount of supplements.  Every day, I take metformin (for blood sugar stabilization), myo-inositol (same), cod liver oil, coQ10 (egg quality), probiotics, prenatal vitamin, vitamin D, iron, and unithroid (hypothyroidism)...for a whopping total of 22 pills per day.\r\n\r\nI\'m resolving to make a few diet related posts per week in the coming months -- even if it is just a picture and a brief description.  Hopefully, it will give you some ideas on how to still enjoy your food while also eating in a way that is truly good for all of your systems.\r\n\r\nTomorrow, I will start 2 weeks of progesterone to bring on the period that (of course) failed to show up.  And, after that, well, I guess it\'s baby making time.  By the start of our first Femera cycle, I will have been dieting hard-core for 2 months, and I\'m hoping it will be worth every sacrifice.  We still have to contend with less-than-ideal egg quality due to the PCOS, a \"sticky\" uterus and the possibility that the scarred lining will not maintain a full-term pregnancy.  But, I have a good feeling about this.  2014 is going to be our year for baby #2.  It\'s our turn, and I just know it.  I am doing everything I can, and now, I pray that God, the universe, and any other miracle worker out there is on our side.  Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and stay tuned for more posts on dieting for fertility.','Diet for fertility','','inherit','open','closed','','848-revision-v1','','','2014-02-09 20:11:06','2014-02-09 20:11:06','',848,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/851-848-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(852,3,'2014-02-09 20:12:43','2014-02-09 20:12:43','Since it is now February, with most of Chicagoland covered in an ungodly amount of snow and all of the parties finished, I have found a few moments to catch up.  In doing so, I started blogging a little more, and when I did, I took some time to go back and look at my <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/12-the-why\">first posts </a>from 4.5 years ago.  Wow, life sure was different back then: young married couple in our twenties, living in San Francisco, baking bread for a living, just home from 6 months in Argentina....  I think you have a pretty good idea of how things have changed.  I mean, heck, my passport expired 2 years ago, and I failed to even notice.  All of this is not to say that life is bad, in fact, it is incredible, but we have moved on to a VERY different stage of life.  Ben and I have been together for 10 years now, married  for 8.  We are in our mid-thirties, we have 2 cats, 2 cars, a nutball of a daughter and a big house in the suburbs.  Life is boring and exciting all at once.\r\n\r\nBut, 4.5 years ago when I started writing, I wanted the same thing I want now: to be healthy enough to manage my PCOS and have a baby.  Somewhere along the way, I lost track of that on this site.  Sure, I was practicing a lot of it in real life, but I never took the time to write it down.  With less than a month to go before we can officially begin to try again, my health has never been so important.\r\n\r\nPCOS (only one of the fertility issues we are facing) affects the body in many ways.  One very important way is that it messes with your ability to regulate insulin.  And when the insulin goes unregulated, weight gain goes up, hormones get out of whack, and ovulating simply doesn\'t happen.  One of the positives of a PCOS diagnosis is that there is a great deal of nutritional and holistic therapy that can be monumental in improving one\'s chance of conceiving.  It allows the person with the diagnosis to feel like they can control at least one piece in a puzzle that is otherwise completely out of their hands.  I imagine that \"undiagnosed infertility\" is exponentially more frustrating because if you can\'t identify the problem, where do you even begin treatment?\r\n\r\nIn May of 2013, a few weeks after my miscarriage, I went full speed into the world of holistic infertility treatments.  Everybody tells you that you\'ll be pregnant in a few months, that this happens all the time &amp; women become pregnant immediately afterwards.  I thought I was one of those women.  I booked a fertility massage, designed to cleanse the body of toxins following a miscarriage.  I started seeing an acupuncturist, and I began working with a nutritionist.   I was gung-ho....until June when I learned about my retained placenta.  With comfort nowhere to be found, I turned to eating and drinking again.  Why bother with the damned fertility diet if trying again wasn\'t even on the table?  So, I continued with the treatments all summer to try and removed the retained placenta.  Every thing they tried gave me hope.  So with each new procedure, I started my diet anew.  And with every failure, I returned to my old dietary habits.  I yo-yo\'ed through 1 D&amp;C, 2 rounds of methotrexate (a chemotherapeutic drug given to kill off the placental tissue without damaging the uterus), 1 hysteroscopy to remove the placental tissue, 1 hysteroscopy to remove the scar tissue from the first hysteroscopy (Asherman\'s syndrome), months of estrogen supplements designed to regrow uterine lining, and one pivotal HSG (an x-ray wherein they fill the uterus with iodine and check for any blockages, scars, or foreign bodies in the uterus).\r\n\r\nAnd, finally, we had crossed a bridge.  In January of 2014, 11 months after we conceived and 18 months into our journey for baby #2, we were given the ok to try again...on one condition.  We have to wait until the \"next cycle\".  Well \"cysters\" everywhere know how maddening this can be.  Irregular periods means it can be 6 days till the next cycle or 6 months.  Still, it was the first glimmer of hope in an entire year.  I began the diet again.\r\n\r\nIn November, I had returned to my Vinyasa yoga practice, and in December, I switched acupuncturists hoping that the miracle worker known as Peter Harvey could work his magic on me.  Peter suggested that I begin an even more strict version of the diet already prescribed to me by several nutritionists: no gluten, no dairy (with the exception of limited goat cheese), no sugar, no soy, no alcohol (except for one glass of red wine per week), no caffeine.  Eat plenty of organic fruits and veggies (especially berries and beans), clean and low-mercury seafood, grass-fed &amp; organic meats.\r\n\r\nLet me back up a little and say that I started Weight Watchers on January 1st, 2014.  I have done the program already (prior to conceiving Olivia and to get rid of the baby weight after she was born).  Months of estrogen supplements and emotional eating left me in a position to lose a few pounds  this year.  Plus, women with PCOS tend to see a positive shift in their hormones when they lose only a small amount of weight.\r\n\r\nI started my diet by limiting portions and cutting out obviously bad foods, but I was still having daily wine and too many carbs for someone with insulin-resistance.  When they finally handed down the green light, I began Peter\'s diet in earnest.  Let it also be noted that they one part of the plan that I have been able to stick to since May 2013, is no caffeine.  With the exception of a few early mornings requiring a high-octane cup of joe and a couple of hangovers that necessitated a can of real Coca-Cola, I have been caffeine free for the whole time.\r\n\r\nThese days, I eat a TON of cage-free, antibiotic free eggs, organic berries by the vat, some clean meat and fish sources, and loads of veggies.  And, yes, my grocery bill has skyrocketed.  My favorite vegetable to chow down on is anything cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  Lucky for me, they help fight \"bad\" estrogen and part of the diet is to eat at least one serving of cooked cruciferous veg per day; prior to learning this, I was eating kale by the bunch - I\'m pretty sure that\'s how I got lucky with O (that and metformin, acupuncture, yoga, and weight loss).  Unfortunately for me, there has been a little bit of press about too much cruciferous veg being hazardous to your thyroid function.  Well, my thyroid has been underperforming since 1998.  But, the good news is that iodine in your diet (I found some delicious iodized sea salt), eating your cruciferous veg cooked (not raw), and a reasonable consumption seems to have minimal effect on the thyroid gland.\r\n\r\nIn addition to all of the dietary restrictions, I am also taking a freakish amount of supplements.  Every day, I take metformin (for blood sugar stabilization), myo-inositol (same), cod liver oil, coQ10 (egg quality), probiotics, prenatal vitamin, vitamin D, iron, and unithroid (hypothyroidism)...for a whopping total of 22 pills per day.\r\n\r\nI\'m resolving to make a few diet related posts per week in the coming months -- even if it is just a picture and a brief description.  Hopefully, it will give you some ideas on how to still enjoy your food while also eating in a way that is truly good for all of your systems.\r\n\r\nTomorrow, I will start 2 weeks of progesterone to bring on the period that (of course) failed to show up.  And, after that, well, I guess it\'s baby making time.  By the start of our first Femera cycle, I will have been dieting hard-core for 2 months, and I\'m hoping it will be worth every sacrifice.  We still have to contend with less-than-ideal egg quality due to the PCOS, a \"sticky\" uterus and the possibility that the scarred lining will not maintain a full-term pregnancy.  But, I have a good feeling about this.  2014 is going to be our year for baby #2.  It\'s our turn, and I just know it.  I am doing everything I can, and now, I pray that God, the universe, and any other miracle worker out there is on our side.  Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and stay tuned for more posts on dieting for fertility.','Diet for 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be repurposed for many other shoots and projects, but this time, I nailed 2 boards that I found in the garage to the sides.  The booth came together with a simple painted sign advertising her services ;)  This frufru dress was from 2 Christmases ago.  Sadly, we didn\'t get very many photos of her in it the first time.  It\'s a little short, but it was perfect for the shoot, and O said she felt like a \"princess\".  The rest is just her, being her goofy self with a few props including a teddy bear from her first hospital stay and a sampling of the cookies we are making for school.  Minimal effort, loads of fun.  That\'s how we roll.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-863\" alt=\"kissing booth 138\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a 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src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-041.jpg\" width=\"312\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What do you get when you combine too many hours on Pinterest with a bunch of Michael\'s coupons and a sale on Valentine\'s Day items?  That\'s right:  A DIY Kissing Booth for photos.  I taped a few pieces of craft paper to the wall and asked O to help me stick some foam hearts to the paper.  She was particularly fond of the purple \"farkly\" ones.  The crate can be repurposed for many other shoots and projects, but this time, I nailed 2 boards that I found in the garage to the sides.  The booth came together with a simple painted sign advertising her services ;)  This frufru dress was from 2 Christmases ago.  Sadly, we didn\'t get very many photos of her in it the first time.  It\'s a little short, but it was perfect for the shoot, and O said she felt like a \"princess\".  The rest is just her, being her goofy self with a few props including a teddy bear from her first hospital stay and a sampling of the cookies we are making for school.  Minimal effort, loads of fun.  That\'s how we roll.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-863\" alt=\"kissing booth 138\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-118.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-862\" alt=\"kissing booth 118\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-118.jpg\" width=\"261\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-088.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-861\" alt=\"kissing booth 088\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-088.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-072.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-860\" alt=\"kissing booth 072\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-072.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-054.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-859\" alt=\"kissing booth 054\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-054.jpg\" width=\"313\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-046.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-858\" alt=\"kissing booth 046\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-046.jpg\" width=\"385\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-856\" alt=\"kissing booth 020\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-020.jpg\" width=\"313\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-855\" alt=\"kissing booth 016\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-016.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-854\" alt=\"kissing booth 003\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-003.jpg\" width=\"283\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Happy Valentine\'s Day!','','inherit','open','closed','','853-revision-v1','','','2014-02-11 22:13:53','2014-02-11 22:13:53','',853,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/864-853-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(865,3,'2014-02-11 22:16:33','2014-02-11 22:16:33','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-041.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-857\" alt=\"kissing booth 041\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-041.jpg\" width=\"312\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What do you get when you combine too many hours on <a href=\"http://www.pinterest.com/kgboehm/photo-ideas/\">Pinterest </a>with a bunch of Michael\'s coupons and a sale on Valentine\'s Day items?  That\'s right:  A DIY Kissing Booth for photos.  I taped a few pieces of craft paper to the wall and asked O to help me stick some foam hearts to the paper.  She was particularly fond of the purple \"farkly\" ones.  The crate can be repurposed for many other shoots and projects, but this time, I nailed 2 boards that I found in the garage to the sides.  The booth came together with a simple painted sign advertising her services ;)  This frufru dress was from 2 Christmases ago.  Sadly, we didn\'t get very many photos of her in it the first time.  It\'s a little short, but it was perfect for the shoot, and O said she felt like a \"princess\".  The rest is just her, being her goofy self with a few props including a teddy bear from her first hospital stay and a sampling of the cookies we are making for school.  Minimal effort, loads of fun.  That\'s how we roll.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-863\" alt=\"kissing booth 138\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-138.jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-118.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-862\" alt=\"kissing booth 118\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-118.jpg\" width=\"261\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-088.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-861\" alt=\"kissing booth 088\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-088.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-072.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-860\" alt=\"kissing booth 072\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-072.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-054.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-859\" alt=\"kissing booth 054\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-054.jpg\" width=\"313\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-046.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-858\" alt=\"kissing booth 046\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-046.jpg\" width=\"385\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-856\" alt=\"kissing booth 020\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-020.jpg\" width=\"313\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-855\" alt=\"kissing booth 016\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-016.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-854\" alt=\"kissing booth 003\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kissing-booth-003.jpg\" width=\"283\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Happy Valentine\'s Day!','','inherit','open','closed','','853-revision-v1','','','2014-02-11 22:16:33','2014-02-11 22:16:33','',853,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/865-853-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(866,3,'2014-02-13 20:33:04','2014-02-13 20:33:04','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-867\" alt=\"valentine cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">One of my absolute favorite things about being a mom is making treats for O and her friends.  They tell me that public schools these days don\'t allow for homemade treats.  I\'ll take issue with that in another post.  Until then, though, I am going to delight in making adorable sweets for O\'s class.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-869\" alt=\"heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I used a modified version of <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/824-shortbread-cookies\">my favorite shortbread recipe</a>, but I eliminated the coconut to avoid allergy issues.  After I baked the hearts, I made <a href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/316888/royal-icing-for-sugar-cookies\">royal icing </a>for decorating.  Because I was baking for little kids, I used pasteurized egg whites, but you can also use meringue powder (found at craft stores like Michaels).  One note of caution: it seems that the tapioca starch in organic powdered sugar turns icing brown; conventional powdered sugar uses corn starch instead.  Should you choose to dye the icing, it isn\'t an issue, but if you are looking for a bright white color, go with conventional instead.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-868\" alt=\"candy heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There\'s a Spanish lesson in this box as well!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-870\" alt=\"candy heart cookies, spanish\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O\'s classmates were delighted by the bright pink sweets.  Now if I could just get rid of the extras...any takers?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-871\" alt=\"valentines and cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Of course, we couldn\'t forget O\'s besties.  They are worthy of a handmade valentine and a cookie, too.  She\'s got quite the artistic touch, don\'t you think?  (We made heart shaped envelopes from <a href=\"http://www.tothemoonandbackblog.net/2014/02/construction-paper-valentine-heart.html\">To The Moon and Back</a>, and O decorated them with stamps, stickers, and markers.)</p>','Valentine\'s Day Cookies','','publish','open','closed','','valentines-day-cookies','','','2014-02-22 14:54:15','2014-02-22 14:54:15','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=866',0,'post','',0),(867,3,'2014-02-13 20:10:55','2014-02-13 20:10:55','','valentine cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','turkey-sun-supper-003','','','2014-02-13 20:10:55','2014-02-13 20:10:55','',866,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(868,3,'2014-02-13 20:10:56','2014-02-13 20:10:56','','candy heart cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','turkey-sun-supper-007','','','2014-02-13 20:10:56','2014-02-13 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20:10:59','',866,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(872,3,'2014-02-13 20:30:02','2014-02-13 20:30:02','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-867\" alt=\"valentine cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">One of my absolute favorite things about being a mom is making treats for O and her friends.  They tell me that public schools these days don\'t allow for homemade treats.  I\'ll take issue with that in another post.  Until then, though, I am going to delight in making adorable sweets for O\'s class.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-869\" alt=\"heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I used a modified version of my favorite shortbread recipe, but I eliminated the coconut to avoid allergy issues.  After I baked the hearts, I made royal icing for decorating.  Because I was baking for little kids, I used pasteurized egg whites, but you can also use meringue powder (found at craft stores like Michaels).  One note of caution: it seems that the tapioca starch in organic powdered sugar turns icing brown; conventional powdered sugar uses corn starch instead.  Should you choose to dye the icing, it isn\'t an issue, but if you are looking for a bright white color, choose conventional instead.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-868\" alt=\"candy heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There\'s a Spanish lesson in this box as well!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-870\" alt=\"candy heart cookies, spanish\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O\'s classmates were delighted by the bright pink sweets.  Now if I could just get rid of the extras...any takers?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-871\" alt=\"valentines and cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Of course, we couldn\'t forget O\'s besties.  They are worthy of a handmade valentine and a cookie, too.  She\'s got quite the artistic touch, don\'t you think?  (We made heart shaped envelopes from <a href=\"http://www.tothemoonandbackblog.net/2014/02/construction-paper-valentine-heart.html\">To The Moon and Back</a>, and O decorated them with stamps, stickers, and markers.)</p>','Valentine\'s Day Cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','866-revision-v1','','','2014-02-13 20:30:02','2014-02-13 20:30:02','',866,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/872-866-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(873,3,'2014-02-13 20:33:04','2014-02-13 20:33:04','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-867\" alt=\"valentine cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">One of my absolute favorite things about being a mom is making treats for O and her friends.  They tell me that public schools these days don\'t allow for homemade treats.  I\'ll take issue with that in another post.  Until then, though, I am going to delight in making adorable sweets for O\'s class.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-869\" alt=\"heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I used a modified version of <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/824-shortbread-cookies\">my favorite shortbread recipe</a>, but I eliminated the coconut to avoid allergy issues.  After I baked the hearts, I made <a href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/316888/royal-icing-for-sugar-cookies\">royal icing </a>for decorating.  Because I was baking for little kids, I used pasteurized egg whites, but you can also use meringue powder (found at craft stores like Michaels).  One note of caution: it seems that the tapioca starch in organic powdered sugar turns icing brown; conventional powdered sugar uses corn starch instead.  Should you choose to dye the icing, it isn\'t an issue, but if you are looking for a bright white color, go with conventional instead.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-868\" alt=\"candy heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There\'s a Spanish lesson in this box as well!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-870\" alt=\"candy heart cookies, spanish\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O\'s classmates were delighted by the bright pink sweets.  Now if I could just get rid of the extras...any takers?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-871\" alt=\"valentines and cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Of course, we couldn\'t forget O\'s besties.  They are worthy of a handmade valentine and a cookie, too.  She\'s got quite the artistic touch, don\'t you think?  (We made heart shaped envelopes from <a href=\"http://www.tothemoonandbackblog.net/2014/02/construction-paper-valentine-heart.html\">To The Moon and Back</a>, and O decorated them with stamps, stickers, and markers.)</p>','Valentine\'s Day Cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','866-revision-v1','','','2014-02-13 20:33:04','2014-02-13 20:33:04','',866,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/873-866-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(874,3,'2014-02-13 20:33:06','2014-02-13 20:33:06','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-867\" alt=\"valentine cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-003.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">One of my absolute favorite things about being a mom is making treats for O and her friends.  They tell me that public schools these days don\'t allow for homemade treats.  I\'ll take issue with that in another post.  Until then, though, I am going to delight in making adorable sweets for O\'s class.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-869\" alt=\"heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-016.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I used a modified version of <a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/824-shortbread-cookies\">my favorite shortbread recipe</a>, but I eliminated the coconut to avoid allergy issues.  After I baked the hearts, I made <a href=\"http://www.marthastewart.com/316888/royal-icing-for-sugar-cookies\">royal icing </a>for decorating.  Because I was baking for little kids, I used pasteurized egg whites, but you can also use meringue powder (found at craft stores like Michaels).  One note of caution: it seems that the tapioca starch in organic powdered sugar turns icing brown; conventional powdered sugar uses corn starch instead.  Should you choose to dye the icing, it isn\'t an issue, but if you are looking for a bright white color, go with conventional instead.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-868\" alt=\"candy heart cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-007.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There\'s a Spanish lesson in this box as well!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-870\" alt=\"candy heart cookies, spanish\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-020.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">O\'s classmates were delighted by the bright pink sweets.  Now if I could just get rid of the extras...any takers?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-871\" alt=\"valentines and cookies\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/turkey-sun-supper-025.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Of course, we couldn\'t forget O\'s besties.  They are worthy of a handmade valentine and a cookie, too.  She\'s got quite the artistic touch, don\'t you think?  (We made heart shaped envelopes from <a href=\"http://www.tothemoonandbackblog.net/2014/02/construction-paper-valentine-heart.html\">To The Moon and Back</a>, and O decorated them with stamps, stickers, and markers.)</p>','Valentine\'s Day Cookies','','inherit','open','closed','','866-autosave-v1','','','2014-02-13 20:33:06','2014-02-13 20:33:06','',866,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/874-866-autosave-v1',0,'revision','',0),(876,3,'2014-02-15 12:33:57','2014-02-15 12:33:57','Since my last post, a lot of women have asked me how to get started on eating better and improving their diet for fertility without making a huge jump.  Let me start by saying that it is EXTREMELY difficult to upend your diet, which is frequently your only source of comfort in this whole journey.  I often asked myself, \"why the hell should I give up my nightly wine if I am just going to go to the doctor\'s office where they will tell me that there is yet another complication and we have to wait again?\"  A clear precedent had been established.  I went to the doctor sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, but on every visit, the results were the same: you are just not ready to try again.\r\n\r\nSo, to all of that, I say start with something simple.  Maybe you love your nightly glass of wine, but you are willing to give up caffeine.  Try decaf or various forms of herbal tea.  I\'ve been caffeine free since May 2013.  For whatever reason, that was easiest for me to give up.\r\n\r\nBut, maybe eliminating things is just too hard right now.  Many dieticians say that adding good foods to your diet is easier than taking out the bad ones.  Why not start there?  When I was working with the nutritionists at <a href=\"http://pullingdownthemoon.com/\">Pulling Down the Moon</a>, they gave me a list of fertility \"go\" foods which should be eaten every day. (I highly recommend working with the girls at PDTM.  It is a bit pricey, but their advice is worth every penny.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Cruciferous vegetables</strong>:  broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  I\'ve mentioned this one before.  Not only healthy because they are loaded with vitamins and fiber, they also convert \"bad estrogens\" into good ones.\r\n\r\n<strong>Berries</strong> are antioxidant rich and prevent inflammation.  It\'s important to always choose organic.  Berries are always on the \"<a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php\">Dirty Dozen</a>,\" a list comprised of the 12 foods with the highest concentration of pesticides.  (Some foods require fewer pesticides and/ or have a thick outer skin, and it is ok to choose conventionally produced.  These are sometimes known as the \"Clean 15.\")  In the winter, if cost is a factor, choose frozen, organic berries and eat them plain or in smoothies, with oatmeal etc\r\n\r\n<strong>Healthy Fats</strong>: think fatty fish like salmon and anchovies, nuts, avocado, olive oil and canola oil.  (Avoid using soy oils and other generic vegetable oils.)  Limit your fish consumption to avoid mercury, and choose fish lower on the food chain for the same reason.  Salmon and anchovies are 2 low-mercury choices.  The Omega-3s in these foods not only help with cholesterol but also help with healthy egg production.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lignins</strong>: found in fiber-rich foods like berries, root veg, beans, and whole grains.  These foods also help with estrogen regulation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beans and lentils</strong>: high fiber foods which again help to remove excess toxins and estrogen from the body.\r\n\r\n<strong>Whole grains</strong>: fiber and B-vitamins needed for egg development and ovulation.  For this reason, I also use nutritional yeast on my food, which is very high in B vitamins.  If you have never tried it, sprinkle a healthy dose on popcorn or eggs for a slightly nutty or cheesy flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lean protein</strong>: again choose cage-free or organic eggs and meat, grass-fed red meat.  If you have PCOS, include protein at every meal to help maintain even blood sugars.\r\n\r\nA good starting place?  I hope so.  Remember, I\'m not a nutritionist (though I have thought about going back to school for that).  I\'m just a PCOS patient who has battled this disease for the last 15 years and fought for my fertility starting in October 2010.  But the information I have given here comes directly from my work with nutritionists over the past year.  I wrote this piece to help you all get started, but I also wrote it as a reminder to myself.  Today is day 3 of my cycle and also the first day to start Femara for our very first assisted cycle.  The stakes are at an all-time high, and I want to be doing everything I can to help the process along.  Cross your fingers, say a prayer, dedicate your yoga practice to us or just think good thoughts.  We\'ll do the same for your wherever you are in your journey.','Fertility \"go\" foods','','inherit','open','closed','','875-revision-v1','','','2014-02-15 12:33:57','2014-02-15 12:33:57','',875,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/876-875-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(877,3,'2014-02-15 15:43:54','2014-02-15 15:43:54','Since my last post, a lot of women have asked me how to get started on eating better and improving their diet for fertility without making a huge jump.  Let me start by saying that it is EXTREMELY difficult to upend your diet, which is frequently your only source of comfort in this whole journey.  I often asked myself, \"why the hell should I give up my nightly wine if I am just going to go to the doctor\'s office where they will tell me that there is yet another complication and we have to wait again?\"  A clear precedent had been established.  I went to the doctor sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, but on every visit, the results were the same: you are just not ready to try again.\n\nSo, to all of that, I say start with something simple.  Maybe you love your nightly glass of wine, but you are willing to give up caffeine.  Try decaf or various forms of herbal tea.  I\'ve been caffeine free since May 2013.  For whatever reason, that was easiest for me to give up.\n\nBut, maybe eliminating things is just too hard right now.  Many dieticians say that adding good foods to your diet is easier than taking out the bad ones.  Why not start there?  When I was working with the nutritionists at <a href=\"http://pullingdownthemoon.com/\">Pulling Down the Moon</a>, they gave me a list of fertility \"go\" foods which should be eaten every day. (I highly recommend working with the girls at PDTM.  It is a bit pricey, but their advice is worth every penny.)\n\n<strong>Cruciferous vegetables</strong>:  broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  I\'ve mentioned this one before.  Not only healthy because they are loaded with vitamins and fiber, they also convert \"bad estrogens\" into good ones.\n\n<strong>Berries</strong> are antioxidant rich and prevent inflammation.  It\'s important to always choose organic.  Berries are always on the \"<a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php\">Dirty Dozen</a>,\" a list comprised of the 12 foods with the highest concentration of pesticides.  (Some foods require fewer pesticides and/ or have a thick outer skin, and it is ok to choose conventionally produced.  These are sometimes known as the \"Clean 15.\")  In the winter, if cost is a factor, choose frozen, organic berries and eat them plain or in smoothies, with oatmeal etc\n\n<strong>Healthy Fats</strong>: think fatty fish like salmon and anchovies, nuts, avocado, olive oil and canola oil.  (Avoid using soy oils and other generic vegetable oils.)  Limit your fish consumption to avoid mercury, and choose fish lower on the food chain for the same reason.  Salmon and anchovies are 2 low-mercury choices.  Check out Monterey Bay Aquarium\'s <a href=\"http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx\">Seafood Watch</a> for information on the best seafood choices as well as recipes.  You can also take a sustainable/ low mercury fish oil or cod liver oil supplement.  The Omega-3s in these foods not only help with cholesterol but also help with healthy egg production.\n\n<strong>Lignins</strong>: found in fiber-rich foods like berries, root veg, beans, and whole grains.  These foods also help with estrogen regulation.\n\n<strong>Beans and lentils</strong>: high fiber foods which again help to remove excess toxins and estrogen from the body.\n\n<strong>Whole grains</strong>: fiber and B-vitamins needed for egg development and ovulation.  For this reason, I also use nutritional yeast on my food, which is very high in B vitamins.  If you have never tried it, sprinkle a healthy dose on popcorn or eggs for a slightly nutty or cheesy flavor.\n\n<strong>Lean protein</strong>: again choose cage-free or organic eggs and meat, grass-fed red meat.  If you have PCOS, include protein at every meal to help maintain even blood sugars.\n\nA good starting place?  I hope so.  Remember, I\'m not a nutritionist (though I have thought about going back to school for that).  I\'m just a PCOS patient who has battled this disease for the last 15 years and fought for my fertility starting in October 2010.  But the information I have given here comes directly from my work with nutritionists over the past year.  I wrote this piece to help you all get started, but I also wrote it as a reminder to myself.  Today is day 3 of my cycle and also the first day to start Femara for our very first assisted cycle.  The stakes are at an all-time high, and I want to be doing everything I can to help the process along.  Cross your fingers, say a prayer, dedicate your yoga practice to us or just think good thoughts.  We\'ll do the same for your wherever you are in your journey.','Fertility \"go\" foods','','inherit','open','closed','','875-autosave-v1','','','2014-02-15 15:43:54','2014-02-15 15:43:54','',875,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/877-875-autosave-v1',0,'revision','',0),(878,3,'2014-02-15 15:44:08','2014-02-15 15:44:08','Since my last post, a lot of women have asked me how to get started on eating better and improving their diet for fertility without making a huge jump.  Let me start by saying that it is EXTREMELY difficult to upend your diet, which is frequently your only source of comfort in this whole journey.  I often asked myself, \"why the hell should I give up my nightly wine if I am just going to go to the doctor\'s office where they will tell me that there is yet another complication and we have to wait again?\"  A clear precedent had been established.  I went to the doctor sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, but on every visit, the results were the same: you are just not ready to try again.\r\n\r\nSo, to all of that, I say start with something simple.  Maybe you love your nightly glass of wine, but you are willing to give up caffeine.  Try decaf or various forms of herbal tea.  I\'ve been caffeine free since May 2013.  For whatever reason, that was easiest for me to give up.\r\n\r\nBut, maybe eliminating things is just too hard right now.  Many dieticians say that adding good foods to your diet is easier than taking out the bad ones.  Why not start there?  When I was working with the nutritionists at <a href=\"http://pullingdownthemoon.com/\">Pulling Down the Moon</a>, they gave me a list of fertility \"go\" foods which should be eaten every day. (I highly recommend working with the girls at PDTM.  It is a bit pricey, but their advice is worth every penny.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Cruciferous vegetables</strong>:  broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale etc.  I\'ve mentioned this one before.  Not only healthy because they are loaded with vitamins and fiber, they also convert \"bad estrogens\" into good ones.\r\n\r\n<strong>Berries</strong> are antioxidant rich and prevent inflammation.  It\'s important to always choose organic.  Berries are always on the \"<a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php\">Dirty Dozen</a>,\" a list comprised of the 12 foods with the highest concentration of pesticides.  (Some foods require fewer pesticides and/ or have a thick outer skin, and it is ok to choose conventionally produced.  These are sometimes known as the \"Clean 15.\")  In the winter, if cost is a factor, choose frozen, organic berries and eat them plain or in smoothies, with oatmeal etc\r\n\r\n<strong>Healthy Fats</strong>: think fatty fish like salmon and anchovies, nuts, avocado, olive oil and canola oil.  (Avoid using soy oils and other generic vegetable oils.)  Limit your fish consumption to avoid mercury, and choose fish lower on the food chain for the same reason.  Salmon and anchovies are 2 low-mercury choices.  Check out Monterey Bay Aquarium\'s <a href=\"http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx\">Seafood Watch</a> for information on the best seafood choices as well as recipes.  You can also take a sustainable/ low mercury fish oil or cod liver oil supplement.  The Omega-3s in these foods not only help with cholesterol but also help with healthy egg production.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lignins</strong>: found in fiber-rich foods like berries, root veg, beans, and whole grains.  These foods also help with estrogen regulation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beans and lentils</strong>: high fiber foods which again help to remove excess toxins and estrogen from the body.\r\n\r\n<strong>Whole grains</strong>: fiber and B-vitamins needed for egg development and ovulation.  For this reason, I also use nutritional yeast on my food, which is very high in B vitamins.  If you have never tried it, sprinkle a healthy dose on popcorn or eggs for a slightly nutty or cheesy flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lean protein</strong>: again choose cage-free or organic eggs and meat, grass-fed red meat.  If you have PCOS, include protein at every meal to help maintain even blood sugars.\r\n\r\nA good starting place?  I hope so.  Remember, I\'m not a nutritionist (though I have thought about going back to school for that).  I\'m just a PCOS patient who has battled this disease for the last 15 years and fought for my fertility starting in October 2010.  But the information I have given here comes directly from my work with nutritionists over the past year.  I wrote this piece to help you all get started, but I also wrote it as a reminder to myself.  Today is day 3 of my cycle and also the first day to start Femara for our very first assisted cycle.  The stakes are at an all-time high, and I want to be doing everything I can to help the process along.  Cross your fingers, say a prayer, dedicate your yoga practice to us or just think good thoughts.  We\'ll do the same for your wherever you are in your journey.','Fertility \"go\" foods','','inherit','open','closed','','875-revision-v1','','','2014-02-15 15:44:08','2014-02-15 15:44:08','',875,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/878-875-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(881,3,'2014-02-19 13:43:08','2014-02-19 13:43:08','Despite some other complications in our fertility world, my body is feeling physically better than ever.  I have lost <strong>10 POUNDS</strong> since January 1!  Woo hoo!  I haven\'t weighed this little since 2009.  The great thing about fertility dieting is that it is good for your overall health, too.   I have lots more to tell you, but for now, I just wanted to take a minute to celebrate a small victory.  Thanks for your continued support.  xoxo','Update on fertility diet progress','','inherit','open','closed','','880-revision-v1','','','2014-02-19 13:43:08','2014-02-19 13:43:08','',880,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/881-880-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(882,3,'2014-02-19 13:55:10','2014-02-19 13:55:10','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-883\" alt=\"butternut curry 048\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I shot this recipe for <a href=\"http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2014/02/18/recipe-for-butternut-and-mung-bean-curry/j3NH14hqW8CAXfQz4raZcK/story.html\">butternut curry </a>for the Boston Globe.  A tasty dish, it meets many of the fertility diet requirements.  Try it out!  (The Globe now has a has a pay wall.  Feel free to subscribe and support my efforts as a writer and photographer.  Or, you should be able to view one recipe at a time.  You will not be able to navigate through the rest of the site.)</p>','Butternut Squash Curry','','publish','open','closed','','butternut-squash-curry','','','2014-06-19 21:18:32','2014-06-19 21:18:32','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=882',0,'post','',0),(883,3,'2014-02-19 13:52:32','2014-02-19 13:52:32','','butternut curry 048','','inherit','open','closed','','butternut-curry-048','','','2014-02-19 13:52:32','2014-02-19 13:52:32','',882,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(884,3,'2014-02-19 13:55:10','2014-02-19 13:55:10','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-883\" alt=\"butternut curry 048\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I shot this recipe for <a href=\"http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2014/02/18/recipe-for-butternut-and-mung-bean-curry/j3NH14hqW8CAXfQz4raZcK/story.html\">butternut curry </a>for the Boston Globe.  A tasty dish, it meets many of the fertility diet requirements.  Try it out!  (The Globe has a now has a pay wall.  Feel free to subscribe and support my efforts as a writer and photographer.  Or, you should be able to view one recipe at a time.  You just will not be able to navigate through the rest of the site.)</p>','Butternut Squash Curry','','inherit','open','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2014-02-19 13:55:10','2014-02-19 13:55:10','',882,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/884-882-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(885,3,'2014-02-19 13:58:24','2014-02-19 13:58:24','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-883\" alt=\"butternut curry 048\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butternut-curry-048.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I shot this recipe for <a href=\"http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2014/02/18/recipe-for-butternut-and-mung-bean-curry/j3NH14hqW8CAXfQz4raZcK/story.html\">butternut curry </a>for the Boston Globe.  A tasty dish, it meets many of the fertility diet requirements.  Try it out!  (The Globe now has a has a pay wall.  Feel free to subscribe and support my efforts as a writer and photographer.  Or, you should be able to view one recipe at a time.  You will not be able to navigate through the rest of the site.)</p>','Butternut Squash Curry','','inherit','open','closed','','882-revision-v1','','','2014-02-19 13:58:24','2014-02-19 13:58:24','',882,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/885-882-revision-v1',0,'revision','',0),(926,3,'2014-03-01 12:43:44','2014-03-01 12:43:44','<a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-009.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-928\" alt=\"super soft play dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-009.jpg\" width=\"416\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last week, we found a new mommy\'s helper!  Yay!  It is a constant scramble around here to get my work done and entertain O.  I can\'t decide if it gets harder or easier to work from home as she gets older.  I guess both are probably true.  Either way, with all the work that goes into maintaining a house and all of the work that I have been doing for the Globe, we needed help!  Maybe it is just my experience, but it is REALLY hard to find a good sitter.  That makes us very happy to have found H.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-010.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-929\" alt=\"homemade playdough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-010.jpg\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For H\'s first day with us, I set them up with a recipe for <a href=\"http://mad.ly/799384?pact=20567720671&amp;fe=1\">Super Soft Playdough </a>from Teaching Mama and some food coloring.  Of course, O picked pink and black.  A girl must be coordinated, you know.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-002.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-927\" alt=\"teaching mama\'s playdough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-002.jpg\" width=\"427\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">These 2 batches came out quite well, but it should be noted that it only takes a few minutes to cook on the stove.  It is quite easy to overcook the dough.  When it is finished, the dough will still be a little sticky but have come together as a ball.  Remove it from the pan, allow it to cool long enough so that you can handle it, and then knead it a little.  The cooling and kneading process makes it much less tacky.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-014.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-930\" alt=\"play dough\" src=\"http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/applesauce-raisin-cake-014.jpg\" width=\"394\" height=\"500\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clearly, O had a great time.  We can\'t wait for H to come back and visit us soon.</p>','Super Soft Playdough','','publish','open','closed','','super-soft-playdough','','','2014-03-01 12:43:44','2014-03-01 12:43:44','',0,'http://www.karolineskitchen.com/?p=926',0,'post','',2),