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Turkey

Let’s Talk Turkey!

In Holidays On November 19, 2012 Comments Off on Let’s Talk Turkey!

Two of the most frequently asked questions about cooking turkeys are as follows: 1. Just what is the safest way to thaw out a turkey? 2. How do… Read More »

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The Beauty of Autumn

In Holidays On October 8, 2012 Comments Off on The Beauty of Autumn

Porter Farms owns land right beside our development and we look forward to watching the beautiful strawberry fields grow each year. This year they surprised everyone and planted…… Read More »

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23 Fourth of July Recipes, Crafts & Decorations

In Holidays On July 3, 2012 2 Comments

Since 1941, the Fourth of July or Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the… Read More »

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Beignets and other Mardi Gras Favorites

In Holidays On February 20, 2012 2 Comments

The Lenten season will begin on Ash Wednesday. Lent marks the forty days before Easter. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also called the Carnival Season. On… Read More »

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Valentine’s Day Cookies

In Holidays On February 10, 2012 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Cookies

When I was a young girl, both my grammar and high schools sold single carnations of different colors throughout the holidays. For one dollar you could purchase a… Read More »

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Really Rum Cake

In Holidays On December 28, 2011 3 Comments

Why call this a “Really” Rum Cake, well because this cake is certainly not for the faint of heart and won’t be enjoyed for breakfast the next day… Read More »

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Homemade Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

In Holidays On December 28, 2011 Comments Off on Homemade Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

A few days before Christmas we gathered at the home of our dear friends, and God-willing, our future relatives. The Forster home looked so pretty with Christmas lights… Read More »

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Pumpkin Roll Pancakes

In Holidays On December 17, 2011 2 Comments

Our family didn’t think we could enjoy a pancake more than the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes we created, BUT THEN, this morning my hubby and I thought of combining… Read More »

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

In Holidays On December 16, 2011 5 Comments

There are certain cookies reserved only for Christmastime. This makes them that much more special and this is one of them. While living in Poughkeepsie, New York, my… Read More »

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Sweet and Salty White Chocolate Cranberry Oat Cookies

In Holidays On December 14, 2011 8 Comments

The FN (Food Network) Dish is hosting a Virtual Cookie Swap! Several FN Dish contributors, myself included, are sharing their favorite Christmas cookie recipes this week with everyone…. Read More »

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Our First Christmas Caroling Food Drive

In Holidays On December 11, 2011 Comments Off on Our First Christmas Caroling Food Drive

With my hubby traveling and my boys still on campus, preparing for our first Christmas Caroling Food Drive this week kept me nice and busy. Before I knew… Read More »

Thumbprint Cookies

Classic Thumbprint Cookies

In Holidays On December 10, 2011 Comments Off on Classic Thumbprint Cookies

Made every year at Christmas, these cookies not only taste great, they are well known around the holidays and stay fresh for a long time. Kept in a… Read More »