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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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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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Lemon Meringue Pie

This is my sister Fredda’s Birthday week.  She is my older sister.  You can’t pick your family, but there is no way I could have picked a better sister.  Anyone that knows her will concur with that statement.  She gives so much of herself all the time.  You know the saying if you get lemons, make lemonade?  Well, she knows how to do that very well.  It is only fitting that I honor her by sharing a recipe for her…

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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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