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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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

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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?  

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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? šŸ˜‰ You probably could make this recipe with any type … Continue reading

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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

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