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  • Sweet Potato Cinnamon Cake

    I’m a big fan of potatoes, whether they’re baked, scalloped, fried, roasted, mashed…you name it! But what about potatoes for dessert…sweet potatoes, that is! That’s where this Sweet Potato Cinnamon Cake comes in, which I found in a cookbook called 300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook’s Guide. It has lots of different tasty potato recipes in it,…

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  • Creamy Veggie Croissants

    Here’s a recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for serving at a brunch, a light lunch, or tea time! Creamy Veggie Croissants have a delicious creamy filling made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and whipped cream cheese spread—and packed with lots of finely-chopped veggies and herbs. Serve this creamy mixture on a croissant over a lettuce…

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  • Autumn Colors

    Autumn paints in colors that summer has never seen. —Author Unknown Happy First Day of Fall! Soon it will be crisp, cool sweater weather (if it isn’t already where you live) and Autumn will begin to put on a vivid show of rich colors. Wishing you a beautiful harvest season! There is a time for…

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  • Fruit Sweet Tea

    Even though summer is fading into fall, we’re still going to be having some warm days for a while and this Fruit Sweet Tea is perfect when you want something refreshing to drink! It’s lightly sweet, and if you like your tea even sweeter, you can always add in some sugar or honey to taste.…

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  • Triple-Chip Chocolate Cookies

    THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! I’m reviewing a new cookbook, Two Peas & Their Pod: Favorite Everyday Recipes from Our Family Kitchen, and I’m also having a giveaway for two copies—2 winners will each receive a copy! Continue reading below for details on how to enter the giveaway!  These Triple-Chip Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate-lover’s dream—just…

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  • Hope Forever

    Don’t you know that day dawns after night, showers displace drought, and spring and summer follow winter? Then, have hope! Hope forever, for God will not fail you! —CHARLES SPURGEON Sharing some pretty flowers and words of hope with you this Sunday. Wishing you a beautiful day! Sharing at Inspire Me Monday. 

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