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  • Food & Swine

    Oatmeal Fudge Ribbon Bars

    A great pan of bars is extremely nostalgic to me, as my Mom was the queen of baking them. Aluminum 9×13 pans flanked every church picnic, potluck and birthday party of my youth. This…

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    Pretty Oreo Pops & Party

    Last weekend I got to throw a party for the arrival my beautiful new niece.  She is so special to me and I just can’t get enough of her. The recipe I…

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    Girls’ Guide to Grilling

    Grilling?  Who, Me? A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to compete in a burger competition.  It was the most amazing experience and you can click back through all of…

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    Light Chicken Salad Boats

    Today I’ve got a quick and easy recipe using some of my favorite ‘ready’ ingredients from the grocery store.  My Mom, singlehandedly makes the MOST delicious chicken salad EVER.  Ask anyone.  I…

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    Parmesan Pork & Veggie Skillet

    Since I’m officially done practicing for the Sutter Home “Build A Better Burger” contest, I’m left with a few pounds of ground pork that didn’t make the trial runs. (We leave for Napa tomorrow, eeeeek!)  I…

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    EASY Red White and Blue Crisp

    Today was a big day of helping my Dad in the field, cleaning house and preparing to leave next week for the Sutter Home Winery’s Build A Better Burger competition.  I’m so…

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    Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

    Happy Mother’s Day!  I know it is a bit early, but time is running out to purchase or create something meaningful for the Mama in your life.  Today the kids and I…

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    Cookie Slam-wiches

    Today the ROD or ‘recipe of the day’ is a sweet one.  These delicious filled chocolate chip cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth. The recipe is much like my original favorite chocolate chip cookie…

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    Easy Taco Pasta Bake

    This recipe is one I’ve wanted to try for a while.  The older version (original) is one I found on Pinterest a few years ago.  I changed the recipe (surprise surprise!) to accommodate what I…

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    Easy Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks

    One of my favorite recipes of all time happens to be quite simple and very versatile.  These breadsticks are great for the ‘yeast beginner’ because they are very easy to pull together,…

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    Fluffy Biscuits & Fire Alarms

    Master’s Sunday usually equals = SuperNap Sunday in this house.  Couple the golf tournament on television with dreary/rainy conditions and this could have been a great nap-day. NO.  We didn’t nap at…

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    BBQ Pig Sticks & Tractor Ride

    What do you get when you wrap strips of pork loin in bacon and glaze them with Whiskey Pear BBQ Sauce?  Pig Sticks.  Thanks to my daughter for dubbing this recipe appropriately. …

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    fun veggie cups, gator rides and #8

    These little veggie cups with a modified semi-homemade Dill-Ranch Dressing are quick and easy to make and never disappoint. Serve these for preschool snacks, at a bridal shower or for a luncheon.  They are…