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Almond Joy Cookies

I love coconut, chocolate and almonds so I love this recipe.  Also, it is so simple and did I mention it is Gluten free?  Keep these ingredients on hand and you can whip up a batch of cookies in 30 minutes. I will be making these for new neighbors in our neighborhood.  It’s a great way to say, “Welcome”.   Whatever you want to use these cookies for–they will not disappoint. Almond Joy Cookies 14 oz. bag of sweetened coconut 12…

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Snow Ice Cream–Make Magical Memories

We have snow–lots of snow.  Kids are still home from school.  Why not make some fun memories with the kids and the snow?  I have to admit even if you don’t have kids or grandkids to do this with–it is a lot of fun for adults.  After all, we all have a little kid inside of us just waiting to get out. Ice Cream Snow 8 to 12 cups of fresh, white, new-fallen snow 12 oz. of sweetened condensed milk…

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Caramel Sauce

Just seeing the title of this blog makes me smile.  I wanted to surprise the Butcher with a special dessert on Sunday so I made apple pie, with apples I picked myself, home-made vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce.  I know this sounds a bit indulgent, and believe me it was, but sometimes you just have to celebrate the changing seasons with something that is over the top. I am including all of the recipes because they are simple, delicious,…

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Strawberry Ice Cream

I went to Rittman Orchards and picked fresh strawberries.  I have not done this since I was a child and forced to do this with my family–child labor laws were not in effect back then.  Isn’t it funny how things are much more enjoyable when you, as an adult, decide to do things, compared to when you are a child and forced to do things?  I give you afternoon naps as a prime example.  What I wouldn’t give for those…

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