Yearly Archives: 2010

Does anyone really have the time to sit and sip tea . . . or a warm drink that isn’t really tea at all? Show me that person . . . I would like their autograph! Well, I’ve been very lacking in posts lately.  The perfect vision of the Holidays . . .  that floats around […]

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I believe this to be my favorite Christmas Candy. I believe it’s also Brandi’s, Chantri’s, Shannon & Danielle’s as well. Who are they? My four daughters. You can buy this fabulous Candy at a famous Candy shop named “Florence’s.” Some of you might also call her shop . . . “Mom’s Candy Kitchen.” If you don’t […]

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I’m trying . . . I’m really trying. I just can’t seem to be in 50 places at once. Baking, seems to be taking a back seat. grrrrr.   I did manage to bake these today . . . They are scrumptious and look pretty. They would be perfect for one of those Holiday Parties. […]

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Please Stand to Attention . . .and Listen! You simply must make these nuts. I shouldn’t have. I tried really hard to resist making them. The Devil made me do it.    You know that heavenly, divine, scrumptious, cinnamony smell that radiates the halls of Candy shops & local Malls? Well . . . These […]

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Hi everyone. I know . . . it’s been a while. Sometimes sadness falls on us, and other things become much more important. My husbands youngest sister passed away last week, after a long valiant battle fighting Colon Cancer.  We traveled to San Francisco for the funeral, so we were gone for several days.  One can’t help reflect upon their own life during […]

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I’ve jumped the gun a bit on pie baking . . . and eating! Today, my kitchen smelled like heaven. See. Normally . . . I don’t start baking pies until Wednesday, but this year things might be mixed up a bit. We might be making a long trip – I will have to explain […]

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This just happens to be one of my favorite desserts. Yes . . . it’s one of those little perks of life, but you can’t make it very often. Why? You’ll have to duct tape yourself to your treadmill! It is perfect for the holidays and I promise you . . . you won’t be trying […]

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 Pomegranate’s are very good for you! The name pomegranate derives from Middle French, pomme garnete, literally “seeded apple”; it is sometimes referred to as Chinese apple. The pomegranate’s botanical name, Punica Granatum, translates as “Apple with many seeds.” Did you know all that? Now is the perfect time to buy Pomegranate’s in the grocery store […]

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Do you need a cute mummy for Halloween? They are almost too cute to eat! How Does She showed these on Good Things Utah. Did you happen to catch it. They are fast and easy to make for your little Gobblins. You will Need: Oreos, Candy Melts, Sticks and a bit of Dark Chocolate for […]

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I’ve looked high and low for a Candy Corn Cookie Cutter. I scoured every craft store, baking department, grocery store and beyond. I gave up, and made these instead!   Just as soon as I did . . . I found a Candy Corn Cookie Cutter! grrrrr. It’s o.k, they were fun to make. I ran […]

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I certainly don’t eat doughnuts very often, but Apple Fritters have been weighing heavily on my mind. As I was rummaging through my stacks of recipes, I came across this Food Network recipe for Banana Beignets. OK . . . Do I make Fritters or Beignets?  There really isn’t much difference. I happened to have […]

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Is there anything cuter than a mini cupcake? NOPE! The only thing better is eating one, or two or three. It took me a while to convince my kids while growing up, that veggies and cake go quite well together. I think they are finally on board. So . . . what should you do with all […]

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I would love to give you a “new” recipe everyday, but it’s just not possible. Why? . . . Because, I would never be making our tried and true favorites! My better half could live on this Old Fashioned Beef Stew. He will be very happy tonight. I’m quite serious.  I could serve it every night, and he […]

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