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Winter Wonderland

Posted by Monique Charles on Saturday, December 12, 2009, In : Life 
It's really feeling like winter now.  After a warm autumn, I was really beginning to wonder about this winter.  Today, it started out in the 20's and hopefully it will rise to the 50's (okay, wishful thinking on my part).  I'm not too fond of the cold, but I am a huge fan of snow and ice and of the delicious flavors that this season brings about.

Gone are the days of fresh berries, now we are enjoying squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and nuts.  We are decorating our homes with evergreen garlan...
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The Changing of the Season

Posted by Monique Charles on Wednesday, September 9, 2009,
It is the lovely month of September.  Soon, autumn will start.  The kiddos are back in school.  Cheesecake is becoming a thing of the past....

Wait! What?!

You didn't hear that last part...and from Kawaii Five-Oh! you never will.  I don't know who determines what foods are okay in certain seasons...fresh fruits and veggies in the summer, thick hearty soups in the winter....  But cheesecake is something you should never have to compromise.  NEVER. 

  • At family cookouts, cheesecake is there. 
  • Durin...

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About Me


Monique I really do enjoy experimenting with baking. I love to eat and will try just about anything. It really makes me happy when I can get someone who didn't already like cheesecake to give it a second chance. The experience is all the more worth while when they start to love it. I have 3 kids who enjoy when I make cheesecakes as well. They are my certified testers...well, I don't know how certified they are when they don't give me any criticism. I need to know if I'm doing anything wrong!

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