Category Archives: Dessert

Christmas Goodies

Tis the season for making treats.  I know many of you stress over what to make for all the folks in your life but I find this part of the season most enjoyable.  I think all gifts should be consumables.:) … Continue reading

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Birthday Dinner

Today my hubby is thirty-five. That’s old, right?  It seems old.  What is worse is that I’m not that far behind.  <Shudder>  My mom reminded me tonight that in a few years, I’ll be forty.  Thanks, mom. My husband has … Continue reading

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And The Winner Is…

Renee!  Thanks to all for entering the contest!  I loved hearing from all of you and I must say, y’all are adventurous eaters!  I love it! Here’s a recipe I made today for a summer lunch I made for some … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea

Last Saturday I hosted an afternoon tea for a friend at church who is moving away.  It was such fun to pull out all the linens, china and some random accents that I had packed away in boxes in the … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these cookies years ago and had forgotten about them until a friend reminded me of them recently.  These are unlike any other chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tasted!  The batter is almost cake-like because of the addition of … Continue reading

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Fathers Day Menu

It took me a couple of days to prepare this meal since my 8 week old calls the shots around our house these days but I wanted to be sure to do something special for Fathers Day. I made tequila … Continue reading

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Christmas Party

We hosted a Christmas party this weekend. We did hors d’oeuvres and drinks and kept it pretty casual. Here’s the menu: Hot Apple Cider Spinach and Artichoke Dip with pita chips Traditional Cheese Fondue Panko Crusted Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce … Continue reading

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Apple Crisp

I had an overabundance of apples in my organic box this past week so I decided to make this recipe. It’s easier than a pie (in my opinion) since you don’t have to mess with a crust and you can … Continue reading

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As American As…

We went apple picking for the first time this weekend and had a grand time. We picked lots of different varieties of apples and so far, they all have been delicious. I cannot take any credit for making this pie … Continue reading

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In Honor of Julia

I recently got a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking with the hopes of going through the cookbook and preparing each recipe much like the character of Julie did in the movie Julie and Julia. But with a … Continue reading

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