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Pumpkin Pie–Thanksgiving isn’t the same without one!

You can tell by my title that I am a big fan of Pumpkin Pie.  I love my Pumpkin Pie smothered in real whipped cream.  The kind you spray from a can.  You get the picture.  Well, the Butcher also loves Pumpkin Pie; However, he eats it without whipped cream.  This used to be a real “bone” of contention between us.  I soon realized I was not going to win him over to my way of thinking so I stopped…

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Christmas Fudge

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  The snow outside really makes it feel like Christmas is right around the corner.  My “Claim to Fame” at Christmas is my Chex Party Mix and my fudge.  Many people are intimidated about making fudge. Today I am sharing a recipe for “no fail” fudge. One batch will make 2 1/2 pounds. I recommend doubling the recipe.  It is always special to share with friends and family.  The reason I like this…

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Home-made Christmas gifts

Even though it is raining outside–the calendar says it is December the 6th. That means Christmas is less than 3 weeks away. Gift giving is a nice tradition. I like gifts from the heart and sometimes gifts from the hands. I enjoy cooking so it is easy to “make” Christmas gifts for family and friends. Today I am sharing a recipe for “no fail” fudge. One batch will make 2 1/2 pounds. I recommend doubling the recipe, packing the candy…

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Sausage Potato Soup (Olive Garden Copy Cat)

I am not embarrassed to tell you that when we go out to eat at Olive Garden I will get at least 2 servings of this soup–maybe 3. This is in addition to my dinner entree. Well, now that I can make this at home I no longer have to make a spectacle of myself in public. Experiment with this and add ingredients that will make it special for your family. Sausage Potato Soup 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian Sausage…

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