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Dangerously Tasty Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
There are some desserts that are not only pretty to look at, but they bring out expressions like “OH MY WORD!” They are great for a crowd, but dangerous for an individual or even a small family....
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December 20, 2011: 1st Day of Hanukkah- Celebrating with Cake Doughnuts
Today is the first day of Hanukkah. We’re not Jewish, so our kids don’t fully understand the significance of the holiday. Introducing Jewish culture, history, and traditions are an integral part of...
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Easter Rice Krispies Nests
Despite the many cookie recipes I try, a favorite among the kids, and Hub especially, are Rice Krispies treats. I remember the early days in college when I first met my sweetheart and wanted to...
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Easter Birds Nests
We tried another bird’s nest idea this Easter. This one is with Chow Mein noodles and Whoppers Robin Eggs. It’s a very simple combination of ingredients, yet they are OH SO tasty! My Girlie made them...
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Another Chocolate Chip Cookie Miette Style
I never tire of trying Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes. There are some better than others, but for the most part, these all-time favorites are always a best-loved treat for the family and neighborhood...
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Buttery Almond Cake
If you’re looking for a buttery, rich, dense, great with a cup of coffee kind of cake…look no further! My aunt sent me this recipe and while my Grandma was visiting we put it to work. Grandma made this...
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Crazy for Hot Milk Cake & Caramel Frosting
Our family has discovered Hot Milk Cake and boy oh boy, has it become a cake of choice around here! Apparently, it has a LONG history of being an old-fashioned favorite. So glad we’ve discovered this...
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Proud of My Pie Maker
Three weeks ago our boys began attending a local church youth group. Two weeks ago, our middle son came home from group enthusiastically sharing about an upcoming Pie-off (bake-off). The event was a...
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Happy Birthday A.A. Milne
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from the beloved author A.A. Milne. I recently asked my friend, Betsy, to make us a customized calendar with this quote printed on it as I feel it speaks...
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Teaching Science: Volcanoes
In Classical Conversations, Cycle 1 weeks 16 and 17 we’re learning about the anatomy of a volcano and the different types of volcanoes. We’ve studied volcanoes off and on over the years, but never had...
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German Chocolate Cake
I had one birthday request. Homemade German Chocolate Cake made by my littles. A couple days before my birthday I pulled out our Cake book and opened up to the German Chocolate Cake page and instructed...
View ArticleCaramel Apples: Minor Fail
Going to the mall as a kid was one of my favorite things, not because I was a big shopper…I was only a few years old, but because my family would treat me to a caramel apple from See’s Candies. The...
View ArticleHomemade Cranberry Oat Power Bars
Here’s a great healthy snack for your littles. I was introduced to this recipe when a friend posted it on Facebook. It is by Cookus Interruptus and called Peanut Butter Cranberry Zoom Zoom Bars. Their...
View ArticleChocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Back in 2008 I stumbled on a recipe posted on a blog called Divine Domesticity. I tried looking for the blog, but it appears to have been deleted. My hub LOVES pumpkin pie, but I don’t care for it at...
View ArticleGluten-Free/Dairy-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
One of my favorite cookies of all time is a molasses cookie*. I love the combination of a molasses cookie with a toasty warm cup of coffee or an eggnog latté. It just screams HOLIDAYS! Every year I...
View ArticleThe Age of Exploration: Spices & Cookies
This week we’re studying the Age of Exploration and Henry the Navigator. We can’t help but notice the impact the discovery of new spices had on exploration. Driven by the desire for spicy pepper,...
View ArticleGrandma’s Apple Crisp
FALL. Kid Cooking Class. Dessert Ideas. This is the perfect season for teaching Grandma’s Apple Crisp. This is probably my favorite Apple Crisp recipe! I consider it a Legacy Recipe because it was...
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