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Maggie Monday: A Big Honking Piece of Fudge

When I was looking to write an intro for this post, I asked my youngest son for an idea. He asked about the recipe and as I described it he replied, “Ooooohhhh Fudge!” I agree….Bring on the fudgey...

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Maggie Monday: Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

Some flavors work both in sweet and savory combinations. Pumpkin is one of those. A roasted pumpkin soup is a great savory dish while pie and pumpkin rolls are great sweet ones. Looks like Maggie has...

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Fooled by the Raisin

I just got tired of seeing the bag of oats in the pantry. That and the box of raisins. The other morning, I baked cookies and I am not one to bake cookies. As I try to proclaim, I’m not one to bake...

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Guest Post: Gluten Free Banana Nut Bread

I recently put out a request for some guest bloggers. Sandi from flamidwyfe jumped right on it. She has an amazing story about her own personal journey. Take a look below and check out her blog at...

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Maggie Monday: Pumpkin and Chocolate

I don’t think that pumpkin is paired with chocolate quite enough. A white cream, yes. But hardly ever with chocolate. Maggie rectifies this with the following… My sister-in-law shared this recipe with...

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Guest Blog: Red Velvet Cupcake Swirl

We welcome Maxine from Why I Am Not Skinny to the blog today. She not only has a great blog herself, but found time to make us some cupcakes (YEA!!!). Take a look at her creation and check out Why I Am...

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This is a #3

There are four kinds of dishes: Those that look bad and taste how they look. Ones that look great, but don’t taste very good. Those that don’t look very good in the photos but taste great. Look and...

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Diced! – Diana – No Bake “Death by Chocolate” Torte with Pineapple Flowers

Today we have an entrant for the final course of the Diced! competition. This round includes ingredients that are vegan friendly. Contestants were encouraged to add any additional ingredients they...

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Diced! – Echo – Pina Ghoulada Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Crumble...

Today we have an entrant for the final course of the Diced! competition. This round includes ingredients that are vegan friendly. Contestants were encouraged to add any additional ingredients they...

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Guest Post – Cooking and Eating during and after Hurricane Sandy

While many natural disasters are very local, some raise the consciousness of a region, country or even the world. Tsunami in southeast Asia, flooding in China and Hurricane Katrina were all disasters...

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Maggie Monday: Chocolate Banana Muffins

It is that time of week again, we have Maggie with us. For those who have not been long-term readers of the blog, Maggie is not only a long-time friend, but a former boss (25 years ago) who is a...

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Guest Post: Diana – Neapolitan Cupcakes

The most recent winner of the Diced! competition is Diana. While we are waiting for the second round of the current competition (first full week in January), check out Diana’s blog at Food N Thought...

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Maggie Monday: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

Recently Maggie was laid up after having some surgery and in the middle of it I received a bunch of posts from her. Most of us would just lounge on the couch. Maggie? She keep going and going. Here she...

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Diced! Kathryn – Coffee-Infused Upside Down Banana Baba au Rhum

Today we have an entrant for the second course of the Diced! competition. Contestants were instructed to create or find a recipe for a dessert containing the following ingredients: Bananas, Brown Sugar...

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Diced! Misha – Baconana Coffee Frozen Custard

Today we have an entrant for the second course of the Diced! competition. Contestants were instructed to create or find a recipe for a dessert containing the following ingredients: Bananas, Brown Sugar...

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One For You, One For Me

The company that I work for really cares about the community. I am sure that many people can say that, and it is probably true, but I know my company cares because they allow each employee to spend 40...

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Maggie Monday: Savannah Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce

Here is yet another delectable dessert from Maggie… Our family had an early holiday celebration due to the big kids scattering from Wisconsin to Germany for the long winter break. I was looking for a...

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Diced! Dessert Bracket: Strawberry Jell-O Shot Cake

I announced earlier that in honor of March Madness, I decided to create a dessert bracket with 16 styles of desserts. I’ve invited 16 great chefs to each take a category and make a recipe to enter into...

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Diced! Dessert Bracket: The Oreo Cake

I announced earlier that in honor of March Madness, I decided to create a dessert bracket with 16 styles of desserts. I’ve invited 16 great chefs to each take a category and make a recipe to enter into...

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Maggie Monday: Easy Applesauce Cake

As a child of television, I cannot help but think of Peter Brady saying “Pork chops and applesauce” in his Humphrey Bogart voice whenever I hear the word applesauce. Here’s looking at Maggie… The title...

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