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Baking

Apple Cranberry Bread

October 10, 2011

I first made this bread a few years back and it instantly became a favorite, not only did my husband request it often but so did the children. With fresh apples, cranberries and walnuts, how could I not answer their pleas with a slice?   Apple Cranberry Bread 1 ½ cups flour {can use whole [...]

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Raspberry Streusel Muffins

June 28, 2011

A quick fruit muffin is a perfect snack for busy summer months.  Top it with streusel, and you’ve really got my attention!  I came across these muffins while flipping through my Southern Living Cookbook trying to find dinner ideas.  I couldn’t stop thinking about them–and now that I’ve made them and eaten them all, I’m ready [...]

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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

May 23, 2011

Chocolate is a woman’s best friend.  But, brownies with an ooey gooey chocolate sauce?  Even better! I was flipping through my grandmother’s recipes a few months back, and this recipe caught my eye and has been a favorite ever since.  The hardest step in this recipe is the waiting part! Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 1¼ [...]

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Fresh Apple Cake

January 24, 2011

I’ve been able to score loads of apples on clearance the last few trips to the grocery store.  When I find them for .20 cents a pound, it’s hard to pass them by!  While my family will gobble up any fresh fruit I bring home, there is only so much they can eat before it [...]

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Southern Pecan Pie

December 6, 2010

Before Thanksgiving, I’d only made a pecan pie once and it was an epic fail!  I wrote them off as one of those things that I would never be successful at making.  Homemade bread used to also be on that list, too. :) When we were trying to decide what everyone was bringing to our Thanksgiving [...]

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Chocolate Cherry Pound Cake

July 26, 2010

On a recent trip to my favorite grocery store, Aldi, I found cherries for .98/lb!  My daughter absolutely loves cherries, but we rarely buy them because of their price.  This was my opportunity to stock up, so I bought 4 pounds worth.  Apparently it was a week for good fruit sales, because I ended up [...]

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DIY Birthday Cakes Can Save You Money

May 17, 2010

While my family and I are relaxing on the beach in Florida, Jessica from LifeAsMom has graciously offered to share how you can make any birthday memorable, all the while keeping it frugal. I love to celebrate my children’s birthdays with themed birthday cakes. I remember my own joy over my 5th Birthday and the [...]

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Cherry Bars

April 8, 2010

If you are looking for an easy dessert that is packed with flavor, look no further!  These  Cherry Bars are rich, so it only takes a small bar to satisfy your sweet tooth.  They are great to take to potlucks, too, since it makes a big batch. I promise your dish will be brought home [...]

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Benefits of Silicone Bakeware

March 23, 2010

A few years ago when the silicone pans became all the rage, I was the biggest skeptic around.  The thought of putting rubber or plastic, or whatever you want to call it, into my oven was just not something I could envision working. I received a gift box of assorted silicone products* a few years ago [...]

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Homemade Brownie Recipe

March 8, 2010

These are the best brownies, ever!  They are the furthest thing from being healthy, but when it comes to chocolate, I really don’t care about the health factor.  I temporarily misplaced my recipe, for many months, and I was just lost.  I’ve not been able to find a brownie recipe that I like as much [...]

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