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Got Eggs? Bake It: Fresh Berry Clafoutis

August 2, 2021

This past weekend, my daughter and I decided to make one of our favorite egg-based recipes called a clafoutis. A clafoutis is a crustless custard-like treat that is typically served for dessert or breakfast. It is versatile enough to enjoy warm, at room temperature or even chilled. This recipe is super delicious and easy to…

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Make It: Incredible Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

June 1, 2020

Here in New England, the rhubarb is ready for harvest. One of my favorite things to combine rhubarb with is strawberries. Rhubarb is a taste like no other. I can remember as a little girl, we had a big patch of rhubarb on the side of our house. I can remember my mother cutting the…

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Bake It: Tilly’s Tornado Cake

February 26, 2019

One of my favorite things about social media is learning about new recipes. A couple of months ago, a recipe for something called a Tornado Cake, came across my feed. As I researched it further, I discovered that there are so many different versions and edits to this recipe. As I read over the recipes,…

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Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

June 30, 2017

I’m such a lover of frozen fruit. Have you ever tried freezing grapes, melon and bananas? They are a fave around here and this past week, I wanted to create a delicious, healthier, summer treat for the kids. Instead of calorie-filled ice cream, these frozen chocolate banana pops were a breeze to make. When I…

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Rustic Berry Galette

August 6, 2014

Galettes are delicious. They are also incredibly versatile and can be filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits. Right now berries are plentiful and we had a surplus of strawberries and blueberries. Today, the youngest one and I made an improvised galette. This dish is so simple to make and it comes together in no…

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Blueberry Orange Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

February 15, 2014

I was inspired to get baking when I came across a cake on Pinterest from The Novice Chef. I changed the recipe up a little bit to decrease the sugar and suit my family’s needs. This cake is dense and moist. What came out of the oven was something so delicious and life altering, it…

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How to Make Snow Ice Cream

January 3, 2014

We were hit hard by the first blizzard of 2014. The winds were incredible and I could barely sleep a wink worrying about the chickens, how our 10 pound dog would manage in the snow drifts, and how to contain the excitement of two young children ready to pounce in the snow at first chance.Read…

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Easter Cake

April 6, 2012

Each year, the kids and I look forward to baking for Easter. Last year, we made cupcakes with Peeps sitting in nests filled with candy eggs. This year, I have seen so many variations of cakes with pastel colored M & Ms and an assortment of Peeps marshmallow candy on Pinterest and Facebook, that this was on my…

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

February 17, 2012

Yesterday, my daughter and I decided to bake some cookies. We baked up a batch of these moist and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. My husband claims that these are the best cookies that I make. I just might have to agree, so I thought that I would share these with you today. I think the…

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To Die For Toffee

December 19, 2011

My husband named this recipe. It is so incredibly addictive that it is hard to pull yourself away from it and stop eating. Delicious and not too sweet, this recipe is amazing. I make it during the holidays every year. Now, you too can make it and share in our tradition.Read more

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Got Eggs? Bake It: Fresh Berry Clafoutis

Make It: Incredible Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Bake It: Tilly’s Tornado Cake

Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

Rustic Berry Galette

Blueberry Orange Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

How to Make Snow Ice Cream

Easter Cake

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

To Die For Toffee

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