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    Ina Garten’s Homemade Marshmallows: Sticky, Delectable—Worth It?

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 19, 2026

    Have you ever made homemade marshmallows before?

    Eating homemade marshmallows versus store-bought marshmallows is like the difference between eating a sun-warmed tomato from your own garden and the pale grocery store version. Once your taste buds experience homemade, it becomes the only version that truly satisfies.

    And the best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make.

    Sticky, yes. Gooey, of course.

    Shockingly Simple

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    Sipeos in Walnut Creek: Fresh Mediterranean Food & Zero-Proof Cocktails

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 13, 2026

        Walnut Creek, California has no shortage of restaurants, which makes this declaration meaningful: Sipeos is …

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    Day 17 – Van Gogh, The Nine Streets, & Canal Life

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 3, 2026

      This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to follow …

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    Sophie Hutchings By Night & Music Beyond Words

    by Deborah Bass Published: April 28, 2026

      I came across this piece many years ago, and time hasn’t diminished my love for it. …

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    Day 16 — Amsterdam: Canals, COVID, & Carrying On

    by Deborah Bass Published: April 21, 2026

        This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …

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    What the Holocaust Taught Me About Human Nature

    by Deborah Bass Published: April 14, 2026

      Recently, something unexpected happened to me while watching Nuremberg (2025), a film about the 1946 Nuremberg …

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    So, I Bought a Vintage Typewriter

    by Deborah Bass Published: April 8, 2026

    Old things aren’t my thing. I have a more minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. I always want the latest, …

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    Day 15 – First Day in Amsterdam: Canals, Cappuccinos, & Laundry

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 31, 2026

        This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …

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    Day 14 – Windmills Without Me: The Netherlands

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 24, 2026

        This post is part of my 33 Days in Europe series. Visit the hub page to …

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    On the International Day of Happiness — A Personal List

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 20, 2026

        March 20 is the International Day of Happiness — a reminder to notice what truly …

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    Lucky Bluebird: The Power of Believing

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 17, 2026

        Yesterday, walking to the mailbox, a blue bird darted from the flower bushes flying past …

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    This Is Not Your Mother’s Hormone Therapy — Aging Changes Can Be Treated Safely

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 8, 2026

      Before we begin, a quick note: I’m sharing my personal experience here — what happened to …

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    Day 13 — Cologne, Germany: A City of Locks & Fragrance

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 3, 2026

      If it were not for Eau de Cologne, I would not know how to live. — …

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    Why I Chose Robotic Surgery to Remove My Ovaries

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 28, 2026

    I share my life on this blog — heartfelt things and an eclectic mix of the pretty, …

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    Day 12: Castles in the Mist | Sailing the Rhine & Koblenz

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 23, 2026

      The storied, romantic Rhine is one of the world’s most legendary rivers—a muse for artists and …

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Hey, there. I'm Deborah~

Writer. Miner of meaning. Beautiful things seeker. I write about whatever sparks inspiration or brings joy—things that make my solar plexus twirl—travel, art, urban expeditions, and the human experience, as well as tougher topics like dark history. I don’t flinch from the hard stuff. Mostly, I love to open hearts and ignite emotion.

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Deborah Bass
  • Home
  • As I See It
  • Travel
    • All Travel
    • 33 Days in Europe
    • 42 Days Across Northern Europe
  • Explore Topics
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Restaurants
    • Beauty & Fashion
    • Hobbies, Crafts, Gifts & DIY
    • House & Home
    • Shops & Services
    • Communication
    • Entertaining
  • Things I Love & Recommend
  • My Amazon Store
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  • Meet Deborah
  • Contact Deborah