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Target . . . You are like a drug. Little demons jump on your shoulders, the second you enter that store.  They taunt you and whisper “sweet temptings” in your ears. Today, I was weak. I gave in . . . and bought a heart shaped cupcake pan. I filled those cute little hearts with Katherine […]

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Early morning conversations  can effect your hearing, especially is it sounds like a lot of work! “Stew would be really good tonight.” “Beef Stew?” . . . “and maybe some homemade rolls.” “Rolls?” What you really need to know, is that my sweet Husband rarely suggests anything for dinner. After I fully woke up . […]

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Lately . . . I seem to mini-ize everything. I’m just sure that’s not a real word, but it seems to fit. It’s “two bites” of heaven. If you have a big mouth . . . then you get “one bite” of heaven!   I couldn’t resist taking a bite myself. Well . . . two bites […]

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Bananas are good for you.         Cupcakes . . . are not.         My Rationing:  Combine the two together, and only half of the cupcake is bad for you!                 The Bavarian Cream center pushes these cupcakes over the top.         I used to make my own, but not after I tried the Pastry Cream you can buy at […]

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This sweetest little guy is COOPER.  He love’s this soup.    One of my sweet daughters, by the name of Brandi sent me this recipe and pictures of both  Soup & Coop.  I’ve re-named it COOP’S SOUP!  It’s really a Beef & Cheddar Macaroni Soup.  As you all know kids are picky eaters.  This soup […]

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 I like Chili. I’m picky though. I like it just like this. . . . simple.  I didn’t think of the name . . . but it fits! Darn good, Really good, awesome or not half bad just wouldn’t cut it.  Just make it, and you’ll say:  “Gee that’s Dam Good Chili!  It’s not too hot […]

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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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