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gift it pretty

The Christmas season is upon us. Are you ready? I have purchased one gift. Yes, you read that right, just one. I find that if I shop too early, I spend more.  Mainly because I forget what I’ve purchased, then … Continue reading

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oats

Oats are a staple in our home.  Whether in the form of cooked oats topped with brown sugar or jam, used to make granola, or maybe sautéed in bacon grease until toasted and then stirred into a delicious baked oatmeal dish topped … Continue reading

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pumpkin donuts with sour cream glaze

With Fall right around the corner and cooler temps in the air, pumpkin recipes are all the rage.  This is a recipe we tried at home last Fall after I had received my latest edition of Real Simple magazine and … Continue reading

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5 ways with jam, jellies, & fruit butters

I started preserving apple butter several years ago with a recipe I had found on the Internet. It was such a hit with friends and family that I have been making ever since. This was probably my first brush with … Continue reading

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bourbon bread pudding

  As a young girl, I adored baking with my mom.  She used to let me sift the flour and measure the brown sugar while she was getting ready to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies.  I loved smashing … Continue reading

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