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July 4th & Just Some Thoughts
We are sitting here, watching news before heading out with some of our kids to watch fireworks. We love fireworks and picnics. It is truly one of the most fun activities that I look forward to every summer. As we were watching the news and listening to warnings regarding possible threats by terrorist across the… Read more
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Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake
Love, love, love blueberries! This recipe is taken from Food Network Summer Favorites! Cake: 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp, plus more for the pan. 3 cups plus 2 tables all purpose flour 2 1/2 teas baking powder 1 1/4 teas salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs, at… Read more
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Randy, Peter & Frosty It’s All About You
Today my sweet husband turns a year older. As I stated in a previous post, it angers me that we eat the same foods, yet he is healthy as a horse. He just returned from getting pictures taken of his heart to find any plaque that has accumulated. Any number under 5 is good. His… Read more
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
I’m stepping out of my dessert mode for a day and posting a recipe that I love to make during the summer. I have discovered that I like broccoli raw, more than cooked. So this recipe is a favorite of mine. Sometimes, I add a chopped green onion for more color and a 1/2 of… Read more
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Italian Bread Salad
Toasted Bread 1 loaf of 2 day old country Italian or sourdough bread extra-virgin olive oil Dressing 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup EVOO Salt and pepper to taste Salad 1 container red grape tomatoes, or 4 or 5 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped 1/2 container yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1… Read more
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Brown Sugar Fudge Cake
Summer is suppose to be all about the fresh fruit, cool ice box pies & ice cream. But in my world, any season is perfect for chocolate. The combination of the brown sugar with the unsweetened cocoa, makes for a moist, delicious flavor that creates a great chocolate cake. 1 3/4 cups flour 1 teas… Read more
Chocolate Castles 