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Saturday Sips: German Mulled Wine
Saturday Sips: German Mulled Wine Our latest seasonal “sangria” recipe! German mulled wine is the perfect warm and cozy drink for parties and gatherings now that the weather has become cooler. Simply...
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Dutch Almond Bars
DUTCH ALMOND BARS Easy to make, and oh so pretty! Crunchy and buttery, these Dutch Almond Bars are just a slight twist on Jan Hagel cookies – just enough of a twist that they have turned the corner to...
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Small Cookie Sunday: Cream Wafers
CREAM WAFERS These creamy white cookies are delicate and flaky, and very elegant. Cream wafers make a very special holiday treat. They are so pretty and sparkly and elegant. Our family loves them. My...
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SMALL COOKIE SUNDAY: ST. PADDY’S DAY PEPPERMINT SANDWICH COOKIES
Sparkling with a bit of sugar glaze, and brightly flavored with peppermint and chocolate. For perfect cookies, add the exact amount of green food coloring and peppermint flavoring. Roll the dough into...
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Small Cookie Sunday: Jan Hagel Cookies
Cinnamony, crunchy and sweet. These are very similar to the Dutch Almond Bars I posted last Fall, only there is enough of a twist to make these really very different. These Jan Hagel cookies are my...
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Small Cookie Sunday: Cinnamon Diamonds
These are my brother Bill’s favorite Christmas cookie. They were one of the special cookies our mother baked for the holidays. This is her exact recipe, copied from her handwritten recipe card. I have...
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DIY Crunchy Turkey Dog Treats Recipe
Ok dog lover friends, here is a recipe I have painstakingly developed. It’s a very healthy treat for dogs, and best of all, dogs LOVE IT!! Full disclosure here – we don’t have a dog, but we have lots...
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Plum Sauce
This lovely plum sauce came about as a happy accident. I had intended to make canned whole plums, but I walked away as they were simmering and forgot about them until the plums disintegrated. So what...
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Apple Pie Sauce
APPLE PIE SAUCE This batch of applesauce came about when I left a pot of apple slices simmering on the stove too long. I had spiced it like my apple pie, including generous amounts of butter, cinnamon...
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7 Favorite Fall Recipes
Apple Pie Sauce Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Pumpkin Apple Bread Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter Hot Apple Cider, 3 Ways Crisp n’ Sweet Pumpkin Seeds
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Pie Pastry – Our Family Recipe
For you this holiday season, we offer a special gift – our family recipe for pie pastry. We are a family-owned business, and this family is super into our pie crust. My daughter says it best: it...
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Cantastic! Lemon Marmalade Recipe
Marmalade, typically made with oranges, gets an extra zing when made with Meyer lemons. This recipe makes a wonderful sweet and tart accompaniment for toast or croissants, and it can also be used as a...
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Kids Make Gifts! Giant Pop Tarts
Materials and tools: -Mixing bowl -Pastry cutter or two table knives -Clean flat rolling surface. -Rolling pin or empty wine bottle -Clean ruler or flexible measuring tape –Paper favor bags -Labels...
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Cantastic! Wildly Good Raw Nuts
This simple recipe is definitely worth it. Here’s why: Makes nuts yummier in a taste-it-to-believe-it kind of way Keeps in the fridge for several months Makes impressive and unique gifts, when...
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Cantastic! Dried Wild Mushrooms
This post is for you experienced mushroom hunters out there.* With the onset of spring rains, up pop our most favorite edible mushrooms! With a little prep ahead of time and some luck during your...
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Cantastic! French-Style Croutons
Take your salads up about eight notches with this incredible and easy recipe for French-style croutons. Also: Use up oft-wasted bacon grease Use up day-old bread, if you have it around With a little...
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Kids Make Gifts! Beer Bread Mix
This is an easy recipe for kids and anyone not in the habit of baking bread. Plus, dads get to put their own twist on the recipe by choosing the beer that goes into it. You’ll love this easy baking...
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Cantastic! Huckleberry Preserves
Do you have a special wild place you like to pick huckleberries? You can turn your summer haul into a precious treat or gift any time of year with this huckleberry preserves recipe. Adding personalized...
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Cantastic! Dried Oregano
Do you have an established oregano plant that produces way more than you know what to do with? Take a few easy steps to turn your bounty into thoughtful gifts. Materials and tools: An established...
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Cantastic! Pickled Quince
If you’re lucky enough to have a quince tree–or a friend with one–it’s time to start planning how to make use of all the stunning fruit. Why not give pickling a try? Here’s our recipe for sweet picked...
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