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  • Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This was the perfect weekend for baking, since it was so cold outside. Cold and icy, too—not a good weather combination. I’d much rather be inside than out during weather like this! And there’s nothing like baking to help make things warm and cozy. I had thought about making some Red Velvet cookies at Christmastime…

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  • Easy Knitted Scarf

    I love knitted scarves in the winter—there’s something comforting about having a bundle of cozy softness around you to help keep you warm! We had a little break in our chilly winter weather for about a week, but now it’s cold again, and my knitted scarves will once again come in handy! They are so…

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  • Bacon-Sausage Pancake Casserole and Waffle Fruit Kabobs

    Did you know that February is National Hot Breakfast Month?  When I think of a good breakfast, I think of pancakes and waffles and maybe some eggs, bacon, or sausage on the side. If you’re like me, you probably don’t have much time on weekday mornings to make and enjoy a hearty breakfast like this. That’s why…

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  • Cheesy Corn Casserole

    Not long ago, I posted a yummy “comfort food”-type side dish called Easy Corn Casserole. It’s really good and very easy to make. Being a cheese-lover, I thought I’d try making another version with some sharp cheddar cheese and a little chopped green onion added in–and I loved the result! So I just had to…

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  • My Word for 2018

    Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions this year, I’m picking a word that will be “my one word” to focus on during the year. There’s actually a book called My One Word and a website, too–MyOneWord.org. This is not a new book–it was first published in 2012. But it’s new to me. I’ve not read the…

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  • Tomato Carrot Soup with Basil

    If you’re a fan of tomato soup, here’s a great variation to try—Tomato Carrot Soup with Basil. It makes a great soup for any time of the year, especially for spring and summer when fresh tomatoes are available in abundance. So, make it in spring and summer with fresh tomatoes. And during the winter you…

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