This is another fabulous recipe from Chef Peter Belknap. I helped him out recently at Gretchen’s cooking school where he was making Tunesian dishes. This was a very interesting salad but could be used as an appetizer, too. ENJOY!
Salade Blankit
Take day old French bread, cut into 1/2″ slices.
Mix the […]

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This tempting combo of brownies and ice cream is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Brownie Ice Cream SandwichÂ
Prep time: 15 min.
Baking time: 25 min.
Decoration time: 15 min.
Difficulty: Easy
 
What you’ll need:

1 bag MILKY WAY® Brand Miniatures, chopped
1 bag M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies
2 19.9-oz. boxes brownie mix

1/2 gallon package […]

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These easy-to-bake cakes will be gone lickety-split! All the fun of a summer cone, none of the messy melt.
Summer ConesÂ
Prep time: 20 min.
Baking time: 20 min.
Decoration time: 30 min.
Difficulty: Easy
 
What you’ll need:

1 bag M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies
1 bag SNICKERS® Brand Miniatures, chopped
1 18.25-oz. box yellow cake mix
2 16-oz. cans […]

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Bang! These eye-popping little cakes are worthy of a noisy celebration. They’re so easy to make, you can get help from little ones.
Firecracker CakesÂ
Prep time: 30 min.
Baking time: 30 min.
Decoration time: 20 min.
Difficulty: Moderate
 
What you’ll need:

1 bag M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies
1 16-oz. can prepared vanilla frosting
1 box 16-oz. pound cake […]

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I had two tastings at my house this weekend. Both days were the same tastings and both were very fun! Julia came up from Carnation and we displayed all her beautiful olive oils, vinegars, vingairettes, honeys, and herbal body products, then had everyone walk around the table and taste them all! We […]

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I am part of a wonderful group of ladies in my neighborhood…we’ve been dubbed Sisters of the Glen by Magdeline.  Before, we were just the “Cedar Glen Neighborhood Dinner Group”.  It was fun then, but the Sisters title really hits home.  What we do is meet at each other’s home once a month.  The host […]

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Recently I was on a plane trip to Phoenix for a family reunion (it was GREAT!).  While flying home, I thumbed through the SPIRIT magazine Southwest Airlines has out for customers to read.  Surprisingly they have some very good articles.  One I really enjoyed and wanted to pass along to you was a story about […]

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This sums up the reason I made this website…to share a cup of coffee and some quality time with YOU.
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of […]

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When I was newly divorced, I felt a freedom that most any woman who is newly divorced will feel. I no longer felt guilt planning to do things on my own or with friends. Mind you, I could have done that before, too, but I felt guilty about being away from my husband/family. […]

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Oh boy, I love bread!  This makes my house smell so good!  I start to drool and mom hates that!
Bread Machine Bones
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1/4 cup dry milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered brewer’s yeast with garlic
1-1/2 tsp dry yeast
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a […]

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