February 24, 2012
by jennifer
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It’s becoming a tradition for me to make a batch of English toffee for my husband every Valentine’s Day. He loves English toffee, but I don’t make it very often so it’s a thoughtful gift. This year I wanted to … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
by jennifer
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I found this cookie recipe in Matthew Mead’s Christmas publication and intended to make it but didn’t get to it until January. These cookies are amazing! They’re different, not overly sweet, chewy and have great flavor. The method of preparation … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
by jennifer
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After my little comparison between cakes and life yesterday I figure the least I could do is share with you the recipe. It’s one of those cake-mix-gone-gourmet recipes and we won’t even talk about how fattening it is. We’ll just … Continue reading
December 9, 2011
by jennifer
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True story: She came home from school wanting to bake cookies for a friend. After perusing the cookbook, she settled on peanut butter cookies and got started. Part way through the recipe she inadvertently began following the cookie recipe on … Continue reading
November 30, 2011
by jennifer
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With the holidays approaching, it’s fun to make special recipes and elaborate meals. My experience has been, however, that there are also days during the holiday season that are rushed, leaving little time for cooking. (Don’t you wish that on … Continue reading
November 17, 2011
by jennifer
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One thing that resulted from the lavender books I purchased and read this year is a curiosity about experimenting with pumpkin and lavender together. I happen to love both of them independently and I was pretty sure they’d make a … Continue reading
November 17, 2011
by jennifer
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This brown sugar frosting is amazing. A great alternative to butter cream or cream cheese frosting, it pairs really well with pumpkin. Brown Sugar Frosting 6 Tb. butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 tsp. … Continue reading
November 16, 2011
by jennifer
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I saw this recipe on page 124 of the October 2011 issue of Country Living magazine and have had it sitting on my kitchen counter ever since. One of my favorite things to do every fall is try new pumpkin … Continue reading
November 14, 2011
by jennifer
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This cake is one I’ve been making for years. Shared by a friend, it combines the familiar flavor of pumpkin with the unexpected taste of butterscotch. The butterscotch is mild enough that it doesn’t overwhelm the cake, and even people … Continue reading
October 28, 2011
by jennifer
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The temperature has dropped this week, and right now I sit curled up in one of my favorite fall quilts. That’s a good thing, because it means I made it to the basement to unpack some Fall and Halloween decorations … Continue reading
