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Category Archives: Food
Baking From A Box
When I do my holiday baking, I usually make everything from scratch–most things really do taste better that way. But I’m not too proud to take shortcuts when a box mix works really well, like with theseĀ peanut butter kiss cookies … Continue reading
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Tagged Baking, Cookies, Empty Nest, Family, Love, What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW)
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Cranberry Upside Down Cake Recipe
I really enjoy baking, especially around the holidays, and I really enjoy baking with cranberries. Their tart flavor and bright red color goes so well in so many recipes. Last year I made a fantastic cranberry pound cake, but this … Continue reading
The Fifteenth Annual Christmas Cookie Bake-A-Thon
Last weekend I participated in my fifteenth annual Christmas cookie bake-a-thon. We made thirteen different kinds of cookies. Here are a few of them. What’s your favorite type of cookie? Do you enjoy baking this time of year?
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cashew Brittle
Easy No-Bake Recipe This time of year I’m all about cookie baking, but I also love this no-bake oatmeal cashew brittle for variety. And what if Santa has gone gluten-free? š You probably could make this recipe with any type … Continue reading
Holiday Pies
My husband ate the last slice of pumpkin pie last night, but with Christmas only three weeks away (!) I know I’ll be enjoying pie again soon. While we usually vary our main course (turkey at Thanksgiving, ham at Christmas), … Continue reading