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Picking Berries
Picking berries is something that usually happens during the warm summer months, but now that we’re getting close to the winter holiday season, most people are probably picking berries by grabbing some...
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Some Like Brunch, We Love Brinner!
Do you ever get the craving for pancakes or French toast, and it’s not even close to morning? If so, then you may want to join me and my gang for “brinner”. That’s our special word when we enjoy...
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Dust Off Your Waffler!
The culinary eggheads say that there is solid documentation of waffles being sold in Europe all the way back to 1603, but here in the ‘ole U S of A, it looks as though Dutch immigrants brought that...
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Oui Oui! French Toast!
Yes, Yes, French toast! I love French toast. I love my slow cooker. I love blueberries. So naturally, I am drawn to this amazing recipe, Slow-Cooked Blueberry French Toast. It has all of my...
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Corned Beef Bliss!
I studied abroad in Manchester, England back in 1993. I made my way by ferry to Ireland, and spent St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin that year. It was so much fun that I decided that I might have been born...
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Cinnamon Rolls – A Swedish Tradition
Cinnamon Rolls have a very special place in my family’s traditions. This is the first recipe I can remember making with Grandmother in her kitchen in Northern Michigan when I was a child. My...
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Some like it hot, I like it HOTTER!
I love, repeat, LOVE, spicy food! I can’t exactly pinpoint how or why I started loving my food with a strong kick (maybe it was from my travels to many different Latin American countries and my passion...
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Celebrate Spring with a Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly Cake — That Tastes GREAT!
Looking for a special cake for spring family gatherings? I love dessert and typically serve some sort of sweet treat at the end of holiday meals, such as Easter. Over the past few years at our Taste of...
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Deviled Eggs: Devilishy Delicious!
Deviled Eggs are one of my favorites! I can eat them as a snack or make a meal out of them by just increasing my consumption. I also love cooking with eggs. There are so many great dishes that...
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Heavenly Brunch
Just the sound of the word “brunch” brings visions of beautiful tables and delicious foods. Who doesn’t like brunch; it is a meal that has a certain whimsical flair that is as varied as those preparing...
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Jammin’ with Rhubarb
Rhubarb is one of my favorite things about summer. My grandparents have grown rhubarb for several years, and if I happen to be visiting at the right time, they send me home with a few stalks to make...
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It’s Like a Mexican Grilled Cheese!!
Quesadilla’s are perfect in a pinch! They can be served as an appetizer, snack or a main meal. And, they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner! No matter if you’re a strict traditionalist and...
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Carrot Cake Bites; Something Good to Nibble On!
Carrot cake is always a welcome treat, and when it’s made into bite size nuggets, it’s even better and easier to eat and transport. These little nuggets are golden on the outside because the delicious...
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Savory Quiche for Every Occasion
Just about everyone loves some type of pie, so it’s no wonder that a traditional, savory breakfast pie called Quiche is so popular. It’s easy to make and can be made with a wide variety of ingredients....
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Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
When I was a little girl, I remember my mom making cinnamon toast on special occasions. She would butter white bread and sprinkle it with a cinnamon and sugar mix and toast it in the oven. One side...
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Make at Home Energy!
Energy bars seem to be everywhere but they aren’t new, nor are they quite the same thing as energy drinks. Energy drinks offer a boost from primarily caffeine, whereas energy bars provide energy from...
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Perfect Potato Pancakes
When I hear someone mention “potato pancakes,” I think of the ones my mom made when I was growing up. She typically took leftover mashed potatoes from a holiday meal, formed them into little patties,...
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Eggs are Liquid Sunshine!
Oh, that glorious little round orb of liquid sunshine! Eggs! What is sometimes thought of as the most humble of ingredients can actually shine as the star of the show. Eggs are versatile, healthy,...
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Making Hot Chocolate Your Own
I have never been known for following the crowd. Even in high school, when it is critical to be accepted and liked by your peers, I have always been known to dance to my own beat. In that same vein,...
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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Roll – Breakfast of Champions!
Remember the meme that appears on all social media the beginning of October? You know the one…”Brace yourselves, pumpkin flavored everything is coming!” Well, it’s almost time for Thanksgiving now, but...
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