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Lemon Gingerbread Cookies

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  A couple of weeks ago, Melinda’s 94 year young grandmother passed away. I went to the funeral with my dear friend Laura. We laughed and cried as we heard funny stories about Grandma Butters. As we listened to grandchildren, aunts and uncles talk about their mother and grandmother, I was touched to hear over… Read More

Thanksgiving Pasties

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Leftovers. Don’t you love Thanksgiving leftovers? Saturday, while planning Sunday dinner, I thought about all of the leftovers in my refrig. What could I make with all of the leftovers?? Are you wondering how many times can I use the word leftover in this post? Turkey pot pie? Hmmm. No, that wouldn’t use up the… Read More

Simple Pecan Pie

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Pecan pie. It has to be the all time easiest pie to make. Every year, I make this Simple Pecan Pie for Grant, because it’s one of his favorites. He loves pecan pie so much he’ll even eat those icky little pies…what are they called… ( sold only in gas stations, or Walmart). You know… Read More

Chunky Yams and Apples

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  Chunky Yams and Apples Yams. About twice a year I get a craving for some. My mom always made the type out of the can, with marshmallows melted on top. Still does. Every year. In the same dish. An oval cream colored casserole with fainted gold leaves printed on the sides. When I grew… Read More

Black Bottom Pie

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Tessa brought Black Bottom Pie and shared it with me about ten years ago at our annual Pie Night party. It has been a favorite of mine since. Think grown up chocolate pie. Rum flavoring, home made custard, dark chocolate, whipped cream in a crust with a little bit of a bite. Don’t make this… Read More

Fresh Apple Cranberry Pie

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Of all the pies I make at holiday time, Fresh Apple Cranberry Pie is our family favorite. It’s fresh, tart and sweet. Love the hint of almond flavor. What would Thanksgiving be without PIE? I don’t even want to go there. You know how I love this holiday weekend. Family, friends, time to reflect on… Read More

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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It’s officially the Month of Love. Chocolate=love in my home. I found this recipe a few years back when I subscribed to Food Network’s 12 days of Cookies (Christmas time tradition). They send a new cookie recipe for 12 days in a row in November. In the 3 or 4 years I have subscribed, this… Read More

Grandma Lauder’s Peanut Butter Balls

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The elves, busy working-   Rolling….     And dipping…   Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow. Bake, bake, bake. The past few days have been PERFECT days for baking and making treats. We have made sugar cookies, Raspberry Shortbread cookies, scones, still mixing up batches of pecan shortbread, chocolate peppermint cookies and Grandma Lauder’s Peanut… Read More

Kimberly’s Famous Eggnog

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yummy icky   I still remember the first time I tasted homemade eggnog. It was in Portland in the mid 80’s. I remember thinking- “This is eggnog???” Then, what was that liquid yuck my parents served me while I was growing up?? Back to the party-This REAL DEAL eggnog was served out of a HUGE… Read More

Mashed Potatoes 101

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The real deal.The real deal masher.   Like most of you, I have made mashed potatoes for years without using a recipe. The drill usually goes something like this: Go to garage, dig around for potatoes without anything growing out of sides, wash, throw into pot with water, boil, peel, mash with lots of butter,… Read More

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