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Eat The Love

Recipes, Photographs and Stories about Desserts, Baked Goods and Food in general, with a healthy dose of humor and happiness for the food obsessed

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Archives for December 2012

Happy New Year! Photo by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. www.eatthelove.com

Happy New Year!

Photo Essay: Solvang, California, an adorable Danish town in Southern California. Photo by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. www.eatthelove.com

Photo Essay: Solvang, California. A Danish town in Southern California

AJ and Irvin's Christmas Party invite inspired by Charles Schulz. Illutstration and design by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. www.eatthelove.com

Triple Layer Holiday Spice Cake with Eggnog Frosting and our annual Holiday Party

Jerusalem cookbook. Photo by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

Cookbooks of 2012, Part Two. Plus another triple cookbook giveaway!

Reverse White Chocolate Crackle Cookie with Oreo Cocoa Powder by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love, www.eatthelove.com

Reverse White Chocolate Crackle Cookie with Oreo Cocoa Powder and 18 Reasons’ DIY Desserts Holiday Cookie Swap

Cookbooks of 2012, the food blogger edition. Photo by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

Cookbooks of 2012, the Food Blogger edition. Plus a triple cookbook giveaway!

In the kitchen, baking. Photo by A.J. Bates.

Baking to Heal

I am one of the many craft, cooking, lifestyle and DIY bloggers who had posts to share with you today, but the events of Friday's shooting in Connecticut have left us heartbroken. Like you, we cried as news reports poured in and wondered out loud about how something so cruel could hurt the most innocent and tender. We not only grieved for the lives lost and wounded, but for that part of the magic and wonder of this holiday season that was taken from us all. We know that no words, no gifts, no acts of service will ever take away the pain, but we, as bloggers and parents collectively, want those affected by this to know how close to our hearts they are: We love you. We pray for you. We're so heartbroken for your loss. To honor the memory of lives cut short, we choose to step away from our blogs and computers today to celebrate the gift of life and those we love most: our children, families, good friends and community. We're holding our kids a little closer, reaching out to neighbors and giving thanks for the moments we have together. Thank you for stopping by today. We hope you'll join us in remembering, praying, and gathering close. We wish you and your families a safe and blessed holiday.

Day of Remembrance

Eat the Love presents a Harry and David giveaway. Photo and design by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

SPONSORED POST: Harry & David Fruit of the Month

Random.org Number Generator image for Attune Foods Graham Cracker giveaway

A contest reminder! Plus a graham cracker giveaway courtesy of Attune Foods!

The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide and a Vosges Chocolate Truffle Give Away!

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

Photo Essay: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, San Francisco CA

Speculaas Cookies by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love

Speculaas (sometimes spelled Speculoos) Cookies, otherwise known as Dutch Windmill Cookies or Biscoff Cookies

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Hey there! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm Irvin Lin, a critically acclaimed cookbook author, IACP-Award winning photographer, IACP-nominated blogger, award winning baker, award winning former graphic designer, storyteller, recipe developer, writer and average joe bon vivant. I currently reside in San Francisco a block from Dolores Park and right near Tartine Bakery, Bi Rite Market & Creamery, and Delfina.

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“We love Eat the Love because Irvin's beautiful sweets look as good as they taste — his art director's eye appreciates the ruby sparkle of a pile of pomegranate seeds against the matte canvas of chocolate ganache.” - Saveur.com, Sites We Love

Popular Posts

Brookie Recipe (brownie and cookie) with potato chips, pretzels and double chocolate chips. Photo and recipe by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love.

Brookie Recipe with Salty Sweet Snack Treats

Perfect Soft Boiled Egg. Recipe and Photo by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. www.eatthelove.com

Perfect Soft Boiled Egg

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe. Photo and recipe by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love. www.eatthelove.com

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe – insanely easy, super addictive

Personal Posts

Mexican Chocolate Corn Coffee Cake by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love.

Mexican Chocolate Corn Coffee Cake (and how AJ and I get engaged)

Grape and Blueberry Pie by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love.

Grape and Blueberry Pie

Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes by Irvin Lin of Eat the Love.

Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes (and remembering a childhood friend)

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