December 2009

Olive Cheese Spread

December 15, 2009

I loved this cheese spread. My dad would also love this recipe, because he loves olives more than I do. Seriously, he would eat olives on just about anything. So, when I served this at our office party I thought of my dad. This is based on the Pioneer Woman’s Recipe. I did change it just [...]

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Snow Buddies Chex Mix

December 14, 2009

This candy is so easy and fun to make. Everyone at the office party seemed to enjoy it. I have also made this several other times for my family and my kids always love it. I like this because it is a candy that is good and gluten free. There are lots of variations of [...]

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Apron Winner

December 14, 2009

Using Random.org Here is the random number: 40 Timestamp: 2009-12-14 23:51:25 UTC So comment #40 Ashley Elaine you are the winner. You will be receiving an email from me. And if you did not win you can still check out all aprons in Emily’s Etsy Store.

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The Year My Parents Taught Me The Real Meaning Of Giving and Christmas

December 13, 2009

This post has nothing to do with food, but it is a post about Christmas. It is a thank you to my parents who taught me the true meaning of giving. The Year My Parents Taught Me The True Meaning Of Giving Growing up we never had a lot for Christmas. There just wasn’t the [...]

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Menu Plan

December 13, 2009

I wanted to plan some pretty easy and simple meals this week. There is nothing fancy on this weeks menu plan. Just basic meals and family favorites. My husband is taking me out on Friday for my birthday. My birthday is actually the following week, but having a birthday a few days before Christmas does not allow for much [...]

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Gluten Free Overnight Coffee Cake

December 12, 2009

This is my first official gluten free recipe. I have lots of recipes that are gluten free, but this is the first one that I have posted that calls for gluten free flours. I have been reading a lot about gluten free baking. I have spent a lot of time reading websites. I checked out [...]

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Christmas Candy Recipes

December 11, 2009

I love to make Christmas candy and I am always looking for new recipes to try. I know many of you are also looking for new candy recipes to try this time of year. So, I thought it would be fun to do a post on Christmas candies from different bloggers. Amy did a post [...]

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

December 10, 2009

I have tried several hot fudge sauces over the last few years. I started trying to make my own hot fudge sauce in order to avoid the store bought version that is full of ingredients that I cannot pronounce. The homemade version may not be healthy, but at least I know what is in it. [...]

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Apron Giveaway

December 10, 2009

Contest Ended Do you need a last minute holiday gift idea or even a gift for yourself? My friend Emily has some very cute aprons in her Etsy Store right now. They would make perfect gifts for the holidays. Emily does great work. Several years ago Emily made some beautiful doll clothes for my girls. [...]