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Is Holiday Baking Anti-Feminist?


The first pumpkin pie to come out of the oven for Thanksgiving last week rang in the official start of holiday baking season. Those of us who love to bake are armed and ready to spread holiday cheer through butter, sugar, and seasonally-appropriate fruits, nuts, and spices, and I’d venture to guess that most of us are women. But as Steph Larsen pointed out on Grist today, some of us are uncomfortable with the implications of our favorite holiday pastime on our feminist ideals. With rolling pin in hand, we wonder if toting that tray of gingersnaps to the office will somehow betray our professional mien, putting us dangerously close to the category of “domestic” that we work so hard to avoid. … More »

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Is Holiday Baking Anti-Feminist?

10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend


The weekend we’ve been eagerly awaiting is here. Check out our big plans for Halloween. What are yours?

Use lots of fake blood.

Whether it’s on our cookies or our costumes, you can bet we’ll be seeing a lot of red this weekend. Just don’t get it on the couch.

Eat something healthy.

Between candy and booze, we’ll try to squeeze in a nutritious Halloween snack.

Feel confident about our costume choices.

There’s no turning back now. Don’t read into your costume too much, and you’ll be fine.

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10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend

Shop Blisstree: Get the Wilton Cupcake Stand, Perfect for Halloween


You slaved over a hot oven for hours, and have a sore back from individually decorating two dozen pumpkin cupcakes. Now they’re sitting in a not-so-festive cardboard box on your counter, and you’re wondering why you never invested in an elegant stand to give your handiwork a little more oomph. We’ve got a solution for you: The Wilton cupcake stand. While it’s perfect for showing off your pumpkin-cakes, it’s not Halloween specific, so you can use it on any (or no) occasion.
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Shop Blisstree: Get the Wilton Cupcake Stand, Perfect for Halloween

Shop Blisstree: All-Natural Pumpkin Whoopie Pies


Halloween is only four days away. Do you know where your Halloween treat is? If you want a dessert that’s sure to impress (and leave no leftovers), we recommend Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from New York-based bakery Baking for Good. These desserts are all-natural, and include organic ingredients. For $24, you’ll get a dozen made-to-order whoopie pies. Baking for Good also donates 15% of your purchase to a local community organization. … More »

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Shop Blisstree: All-Natural Pumpkin Whoopie Pies