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Holidays

Valentines Day and Chocolate Dessert

February 10, 2010

Valentines Day and chocolate just seem to go together. What dessert is better than chocolate?
Here are some ideas if you are needing a dessert for Valentines Day.

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Chocolate Toffee Cupcakes

Easy Homemade Double Chocolate Pudding

or maybe even Frozen Hot Chocolate

or Quick and Easy Chocolate Dessert

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Holiday Dessert Ideas

December 21, 2009

Do you need a last minute holiday dessert idea? Try one of these.

Brownie Trifle ( I am making this for Christmas using a gf brownie recipe I came up with)

Peanut Butter Mud Pie

Caramel Apple Pie

Cookies and Cream Mini Cheesecakes

Raisin Pie

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I thought you might enjoy some pictures of the food I served last night at our office Christmas party. Recipes coming soon! If there is one you really want the recipe to, leave a comment and I will make sure to get it posted soon.

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Homemade Food Gift Ideas

December 2, 2009

Many people like to make special food over the holidays to give as gifts. It is usually an easy and frugal gift to give that everyone enjoys. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to receive homemade food as a gift.
I thought today I would give you some recipes that are easy to make and that work great [...]

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My Baking Day For The Christmas Party

December 2, 2009

I was able to get a lot done today for my baking day. In fact I finished up all my candies and desserts that I need to do for our office party. I am so glad to have that part out of the way.
Now all I have left to do is clean my house and make [...]

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Cooking For A Christmas Party

December 1, 2009

This Friday is our office Christmas party. We do this every year for my husband’s staff and their families. Each year I seem to figure out how to better prepare for it. This always makes each year go more smoothly.
This year I decided I had to do more ahead of time. So, I picked mainly [...]

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Easy and Frugal Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

November 20, 2009

I am a planner. I had my Thanksgiving recipes picked out weeks ago. Of course, it is easy for me this year since we are having dinner at my in-laws house. I am just bringing two side dishes and one dessert. But, even when I host the holiday dinner, I plan ahead. In fact, I [...]

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Father’s Day

June 20, 2009

I am very thankful for all my dad taught me, so in honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to talk about my dad.
My dad has taught me so much. One of the most important things he taught me growing up was the value of hard work and money. We had very little growing up. We [...]

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