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German Apple Cake

The apples are absolutely delicious right now.  My favorite orchards are Rittman Orchards  and Bauman Orchards.  You can even pick your own apples.  I haven’t been able to talk the Butcher into this yet but I’m still hoping.  I had some apples and I decided to make this cake.  It is a definite winner!  The cream cheese frosting is the “icing on the cake”.

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Carrot Cake

The Butcher and I got to make a trip to Niagra Falls that coincided with my birthday.  I searched high and low for the “perfect” carrot cake.  I couldn’t even find a decent carrot cake. I decided when we got back home to make my own carrot cake.  The recipe I used couldn’t have been better.  I got it from my friend, Karen Miller, the Hunky Dory Pastries Favorite Recipe Cookbook.  I did make a couple of alterations.  It was…

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Paleo Banana Bread

Is there anyone else like me–no shortage of ripe bananas, or over-ripe bananas as the case may be? This recipe will give you a great way to use up the bananas and not feel guilty about eating them. Enjoy!  This is an adaptation from Civilized Caveman  Cooking.    [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:17]    

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Paleo Carrot Cake

This will perk up your winter blues.  A delicious and healthy carrot cake. Carrot Cake 2 cups of shredded carrots 1 cup Maple Syrup 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1 cup of coconut flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 cup of unsweetened coconut 10 eggs 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish Mix together, carrots, Maple Syrup, and…

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