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Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in Bed

Why not surprise your sweetheart with breakfast in bed on Sunday?  Heart shaped pancakes (use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and pour batter inside), goat cheese scrambled eggs, mimosas and some fresh made muffins.  You can assemble your menu here simply by searching over there, on the right, for all the recipes you need.  If you [...]

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Bob’s Raspberry Punch

Bob's Raspberry Punch

My sister-in-law’s father is a big man in the kitchen.  He can cook and create dishes like the best of them.  I would love to see him compete on Hell’s Kitchen or one of these chef/cooking shows.  I know he would finish at the top. Bob makes a lovely punch each time our families get together.  [...]

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Green Fizz

Green Fizz

It’s been a long week.  Nothing extraordinary, but rather too many small things that have now become overwhelming as I review them collectively.  Yikes!  What is a girl to do?  Take a bath and enjoy a nice adult beverage.  Here is one I enjoy sipping while in the tub.  Maybe you will as well. Ingredients: [...]

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Shrimp & Bacon Bites

Shrimp & Bacon Bites

It’s tree trimming time in many homes!  I love getting all the decorations out of the garage and opening each plastic bin one by one, discovering all the things I forgot I had.  It’s a lovely journey in my mind and heart that I enjoy sharing stories with family and friends. The tree trimming and [...]

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The Day Before

The Day Before

It’s Wednesday morning.  The day before the big meal of the year.  What’s your schedule for today?  Did you make your pies last night? For me, the day before the big meal is prep day.  I begin with the house: Dust Straighten Fluff the pillows on the sofa Set out candles Make sure you have [...]

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Cranberry Hot Toddies

Cranberry Hot Toddies

When I am preparing a large meal (like most will be doing on Thursday), I enjoy having a nice beverage that will continue to fill my stomach and glass.  It keeps me from snacking all day!  This recipe is perfect for just that.  It’s not too heavy so you can sip it for many hours.  [...]

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After Dinner Tea

After Dinner Tea

We have spent the last few weeks talking about what to eat on Thanksgiving day but not what to drink.  I am going to share a couple of my favorite after dinner tea’s today.  And these all have alcohol in them so they work in the after dinner drink category. Dear Grandmother: 1 oz. amaretto [...]

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