08 Monday Sep 2014
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts, healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, snacks
I made Welcome Home Muffins for my dear friend and co-worker Sabina. She has arrived home after having been overseas caring for her mom. I’m not sure there is anything more personal than caring for a parent. We lovingly follow in their footsteps until it’s time to venture out on our own. Then we look over our shoulder for their approval as we find our way. Often the road leads us back home. Continue reading »
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30 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
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Oh yes I did. And you should too. Nutella Swirled Chocolate Chip Blondies are just 30 minutes away from making your day. Enough said. Continue reading »
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09 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
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apple cider vinegar, bacon, brown sugar, onion, shallot, Tomato
This has been my Summer of Jam. In years past I had avoided making jams and jellies simply due to my lack of understanding of the canning process. However, once I discovered how easy it was to make skillet jams the creative juices began to flow. Strawberry Jalapeno and Peach Jalapeno Skillet Jams gave me the confidence to take on Tomato Bacon Jam. Continue reading »
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20 Sunday Jul 2014
Posted in desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
I uttered the words “I have an abundance of blueberries” the other day and oh my word….you got on to me. I promise you not a single blueberry was left unturned or uneaten. The majority of them found their way into these awe-mazing Blueberry Pecan Crumble Bars.
Mercy. Continue reading »
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07 Monday Jul 2014
Posted in desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
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brown sugar, butter, eggs, flour, pecans, sugar, sweet potatoes
This Sweet Potato Praline Cake is a combination of our favorite Praline Banana Nut Muffins and heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar & Pecans. I debated back and forth on what to name this coffee cake. The cake itself is sweet, yet in a subtle way and oh so moist. The praline topping is amazing. Definitely reminiscent of a favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Continue reading »
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14 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook
I logged onto my computer this morning and was greeted by 85 new Facebook friends. Whoa! Those of us who use Facebook to promote our blogs have been feeling a little bewildered lately. Facebook has implemented new algorithms that ultimately reduce the number of people that see our posts (typically only 1%…yikes). The way to fix that, at least in their eyes, is to pay to “Promote” our posts. Continue reading »
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18 Sunday May 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, desserts, love to cook
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blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, Egg, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla
Growing up, this was the quintessential coffee cake in our home. We lived in blueberry country. Early on my grandfather Boppy grew the most gorgeous cultured blueberries. They were so sweet and big and juicy. Later we relied on wild blueberries which bordered tree lines and paths throughout our property. While it took a bit longer to fill our baskets, the reward was well worth it. The reward…was my sister Sarah making this heavenly Blueberry Coffee Cake. Continue reading »
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28 Friday Mar 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, seafood
Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp.
Jamaican Jerk marinated tender shrimp.
Skewered on sugar cane.
Lightly grilled.
Happiness.
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25 Wednesday Dec 2013
Posted in desserts, love to cook
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bread, brown sugar, eggs, maple syrup, milk, pecans, sugar, vanilla
There’s one splurge I can not resist during the holidays and that is bread pudding. I’ve shared a couple savory versions of this simplistic dish, however the sweet buttery rendition is MY all-time favorite. Here is my Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}. Continue reading »
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23 Monday Dec 2013
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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When I was growing up we enjoyed a vast array of appetizers for our Christmas Eve dinner. A tradition that I carried into my adult life. Several years ago we agreed that we all loved our Finger Food Feasts so much that we would carry it over to Christmas Day as well.
Now we’ve completely turned the tables and are enjoying a formal dinner on Christmas Eve. This year we’ll be having Prime Rib Roast and lots of wonderful side dishes. This Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar & Pecans is a favorite at Thanksgiving and likely will be at Christmas as well. Continue reading »
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