Tag Archives: Baking

  Summer.  I have a love, hate relationship with you. You trick us with sunshine but crowd our days with busy . . . ness. Hah. I snuck cookies in today! So there! I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for quite a while now.  This sweet recipe comes from King Arthur Flour, and what […]

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It’s Mother’s Day Sunday. Whoopee! My Mom and I think . . . it’s quite over-rated. The two of us are quite alike. We aren’t the flower type, or the jewelry type, unless it a big fat diamond. I think I’d rather have a new pair of jeans or shoes or money honey! Laughing. Not […]

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I have a problem. I buy too many Cookbooks & print off far too many recipes. I really don’t collect anything else but my Cookbook shelves have expanded . . . to non designated Cookbook shelves! One of my favorite books is Down Home with the Neely’s, and I’ve made many of their recipes. They’re […]

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  Is there anything better than a HOT buttered roll straight from the oven? Not in this house there isn’t! I have my favorite roll recipe, but it’s always fun to try a new one. This recipe comes from How Does She and is also really good . . . in fact . . . my […]

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  Today . . . the news stated that at least 1 glass of wine a day, will make women healthier. A can of beer, will help ward off Kidney Stones and make your brain more alert. Dad, I guess you need to drink beer – he just had surgery to remove some big ones! […]

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OREO is celebrating it’s 100th birthday today! as oreo puts it . . .  In a world that’s become far too adult, a couple of Oreo cookies, a glass of milk, a shared twist and a lick and dunk is all it takes to set your inner kid loose. Heck, I wanted to set my inner kid […]

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Those of us who live around Idaho, are familiar with a great business called Prepared Pantry.  A lot of what they sale, comes in wonderful…easy to prepare mixes that make life really easy.  They also share a lot of great recipes with us as well. Prepared Pantry has Proclaimed this cheesecake to be the “Best on the […]

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I like to bake. I need someone to “eat” what I bake. My sweet half doesn’t like anything that is ultra sweet, filled with chocolate or dripping with frosting. I think I’ve also mentioned that he hates Chocolate Chip cookies! I married him anyway. I grew up with a Dad who also hates Chocolate Chip […]

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One of my most popular posts is the Pretzel bites. Many of you have left me a comment or emailed me, that you are unable to find frozen bread dough in your markets. I’ve made several “homemade” pretzel recipes . . . all which have been quite good. You can easily make your own dough and […]

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Last week, I decided to make Pita Bread. It’s a first for me, but seemed pretty darn simple. In case you don’t know what Pita or Pitta is . . . it’s a round pocket bread. The “pocket” in pita bread is created by steam, which puffs up the dough. As the bread cools and […]

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Luscious. Perfect for your sweet valentine! Despite my best efforts, I’ve been really slow in posting. For that . . . I’m sorry. I also like this dessert partially frozen, therefore it freezes well! See. It’s perfect for Valentines Day. This dessert is rich . . . but not too sweet. Come on, I will […]

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