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    Twizzler Temptations

    This summer has been filled with experimental cooking and Baklava challenges. My daughter Mina decided she was going to challenge me to make a Twizzlers Red Licorice Baklava. I have to say that I was a bit reluctant, but I…

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    Beers, Brats, & Baklava

    Last month, I had a fun challenge: To create German inspired baklava. I had once done a Mexican Baklava, so why not try a German one!A friend had posted on my Women’s Networking group the need for a dessert sponsor…

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    Baklava, Business & Beverages

    We had our first Baklava & Business event at our 7th and Seventh Studio bringing together women lawyers, entrepreneurs, and coaches for an evening of fun networking. My friend Jaelynn came up with this idea about a month ago and…

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    The hunt is on for JellyBean Baklava!

    Inspiration hits sometimes like lightning and all of a sudden crazy creativity ensues! I was at lunch a few weeks ago with my friends from the Banking on Women class and we were talking Easter. One of my friends was…

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    Baklava Blitz

    Many years ago, I was bestowed the Food Ninja title by my mentor coach because I stealthily would leave treats by her back door. When I found this Minion Food Ninja figure, I decided to make him my mascot for…

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    Turkish Delight

    It has been my quest to learn how to make Lokum or Turkish Delight for about 3 years now. I am getting closer to figuring it out but it is not as easy for me to make as it is…

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    Everything is coming up Roses…

    I love a challenge, especially when it comes to creating a new flavor around a loose theme. This time, my challenge was to come up with a flavor to present to The Rose Establishment Cafe for possible distribution. I went…

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    Leftovers are LOVELY!

    Each time I go to make a baklava, I notice all the left over bits of filling, strips of filo dough, small jars of syrup staring at me, begging me to use them up in some way. I decided to…

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    Sh*t just got interesting…

    Last week, I decided to make my first Boozy Baklava. Using bourbon in one and raspberry wine in the other, I was ready to jump in and get cooking! I had to prepare ahead of time for the drunken cherry…

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    Sweetening the deal: Baklava & Business

    Have you heard the buzz around town? Baklava at the office elevates the happiness meter and business moves smoother. A little tweet here, a little tweet there and twitter is all a-flutter talking about baklava, my baklava! What began as…

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    Jumping for Joy

    The reviews of Bohemian Baklava’s Business plan to GE Venture Capitalists are in and they ROCK!! Upon first look at “another” baklava business in the valley, I was concerned how you were going to set your business apart.  Your presentation,…

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    Love Potion No: 9

    Just in time for your Valentine! Forget the box of chocolates and give your love a box of baklava, filled with love and bursting with flavor! Valentine’s day is almost here and I wanted to come up with a special…