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

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

Peppermint, Chocolate and Marshmallows …

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 Peppermint S’mores and Peppermint Marshmallow Pops Are you done with all your holiday baking?  I’m not … I am still baking, melting, mixing, etc. This is a quick and easy treat.  I am going to pack up about six pops … Continue reading