Pecan Pie Cupcakes

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To honor National Pie Day, January 23, I made Pecan Pie Cupcakes!  Personally, I could eat pie every day … that’s just not going to happen … will eat one of these cupcakes to celebrate! The original recipe came from … Continue reading →

Corn Chowder

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Since it’s winter and cold … soup seems to be appropriate. Do you know Mimi’s Cafe?  Well, I love their corn chowder.  I don’t care if it’s 100° outside and the middle of August … if I go to Mimi’s … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Sno-Caps

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Do you remember Sno-Caps or Nonpareils … you know, those chocolate discs that are covered with little white balls? Well … you can make your own … any shape you want! This is what you will need … Nonpareils … … Continue reading →

Buttermilk Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

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There are so many recipes available for cornbread.  This is my new favorite one … let me explain why … I grew up here in southern California.  My grandma made corn muffins (sometimes from scratch … sometimes Jiffy)  which were … Continue reading →

Clocks and Top Hats for New Year’s

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Today is December 28, 2011 … in a few short days it will be 2012 … time is just flying by! Can you tell that I recycle?  I am not talking about cans and bottles … but … Continue reading →

Last minute cute and colorful ideas …

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These are my favorite cute ideas that are pretty quick and easy … you know the clock is ticking!

Do you work well under pressure … or are you done with everything and relaxing?  I you are relaxing … I am envious!

My theory is … if I am still working … you should be working too!  Is that related to “misery loves company”?

Anyway … the purpose of this post is to remind you that if you make just a few colorful items and place them on a platter with anything else … it just pops!

Edible Snow Globes

Snowman Hat Pops

Marshmallow Snowmen Pops

Cupcakes are fast if you use a cake mix and ready-made icing …

Snowmen Cupcakes

The Perfect Man (or men)     

Peppermint S’mores 

Peppermint Pops 

I am a last-minute person … every now and then I think I’m ahead of schedule … then I realize that I’m not 😦   So … I do what I can and make plans for next year to get more done 🙂

I look forward to your comments … I read all of them!

Quick to Make Gift Ideas

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Here is little “roundup” of quick and easy gifts to make … or use for a dessert table! Clear bags and pretty ribbons make wrapping a cinch 🙂 Spiced pecans Candy coated popcorn (just substitute holiday M&M’s or similar candy … Continue reading →