tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83525407883444877342012-02-19T03:24:49.871-05:00<center>I'M A GOOD COOK, BUT I'M A BETTER BAKER!</center>The Better Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281noreply@blogger.comBlogger4851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352540788344487734.post-14832526526277249292012-02-17T03:00:00.006-05:002012-02-17T09:24:19.918-05:00

This has become my 'MUST. REPEAT.' recipe as of late. I dare say in the many many recipes I test and try, this one is on my TOP 5 list! If you've read my blog very long, you already know I LOVE OATMEAL....in any shape or form. I have shared a few baked oatmeal dishes with you already...and there will be more to come. But this one is extra special....this one is SO yummy, SO easy and SO good

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I've mentioned before what a Cookie Monster I am! This is an awesome bar cookie that you will LOOOOVE! I love the way Michael Ann cooks (& bakes...and bakes!) easy family-friendly recipes at her blog - The Big Green Bowl. Please visit her there and tell her I sent you over! This is definitely a recipe you'll want to keep close at hand so you can satisfy that sweet tooth any time it hits. I

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Did you eat too much on Valentine's Day?  We had a lovely lunch out, and then kinda snacked for dinnertime. This is a wonderful and LIGHT dessert you can whip up in no time at all. It really doesn't get much easier than this! Only 3....yes, THREE, ingredients to concoct this yummy dessert. I had most of a can of leftover cherry pie filling from another dessert that I'd made (I'll be sharing

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY YA'LL!!! Today's post is from my good friend, Lisa at Flour Me With Love. (I love that clever blog title!)  She has created an amazing strawberry cupcake with cheesecake filling - a woman after my heart for sure!!! (WARNING: Do not lick your screen!) Lisa & I got acquainted last fall when I was asked to do a presentation for Eggland's Best Eggs for the "Pink for the

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From my heart to yours...enjoy a day full of love! Valentine's Day isn't just for sweeties....whether it be a sibling, a child, a friend....tell someone you care about that you love them. This is perfect love....

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 This time of the year, I spend hours in the kitchen every week.Doncha just hate it when you're all ready to make something and discover you're missing an ingredient? I do. That's why I'm happy to have discovered these great recipes for substitutes. I've become email buds with a 70-yr.old blogger at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. She has many DIY recipes that I love. I've made sweetened condensed milk

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I got hooked on Chicken Soup for the Soul a few years ago. I would pick one up with the intention of reading a couple of stories - because they are short - and lay the book down an hour later. Such inspiration and encouragement can be gleaned from reading the stories of folks who see the glass as 'half full'. This special story grabbed ahold of me in a big way. Mostly because I too, begin

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These are two favorite & very special treats made using a brownie mix. Great for class parties at school or church or a quick snack at home.  Use a favorite candy kiss...or 'hug' to top the mini brownies. Both of these recipes are kid-friendly too! Chocolate is a great way to showL-O-V-E! photo credit: Taste of Home  MINI BROWNIE TREATS 1 package (9" X 13" pan size) fudge brownie mix48 striped

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From my "365 Reasons to Eat Chocolate" Calendar... YOU WILL ONLY PASS THIS WAY ONCE. SO GRAB THE CHOCOLATE BEFORE THE NEXT GUY DOES. This is a wonderfully fabulous dessert and no one will be able to tell it's 'light'.  (And that's one reason why it's in my cookbook!) It is delicious enough I have served it to company. So many others are careful about what they eat too, and it's great to have

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(This...from last year's archives and soooo worth sharing again!) I am a huge Cookie Monster! I have always loved cookies...I grew up on them...and love them cause you can grab 'n' go! My most cherished childhood memory is coming home to a kitchen full of fresh baked cookies...in the wintertime!  Sooo warming - inside & out! My sis-in-love, Vicki, is well known as the Cookie-Making Queen in

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Prior to my husband's recent accident, we had planned to spend the last 3 weeks of Feb. in Florida enjoying sunshine and fellowship with special friends. We cancelled that trip, but I had already been planning on sharing some guest posts with you while I had planned to be gone.  Every Tuesday this month I will present to you to a special blogging friend. (BTW - my hubs is recovering miraculously!

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I want to extend great big THANK YOU'S to all of you who have prayed our 6-year old grandson Caden. Earlier this month, he finished 3+ long years of treatment for leukemia. What a special milestone! He's doing great and enjoying kindergarten. We have so much to be thankful for. A friend in this area told me about a year ago that he visits a lot of churches, and every church he'd ever been in had

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I write a food column bi-monthly for the Montpelier, Ohio Leader Enterprise.   I've fallen WAAAY behind in keeping them posted at my blog, but I'm hoping to begin sharing my columns the Monday after they are printed, and link them to my Leader Enterprise Columns page.  I'm so sorry that some of you have looked for this page, but couldn't find them. Honestly, I'm not real sure how to publish them,

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This is a taste treat our family enjoys for our holiday brunches. We were all thankful when daughter Deb introduced us to these wonderful little bites of YUM! These are sure to fly off the plate as it's hard to stop at one! Give them a try - your family will think you're the greatest! PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BISCUITS 1 (10 ozs) can crushed pineapple1/2 c. light brown sugar(Splenda brown sugar

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Get Bakers Jobs - What a nice surprise...I'm being featured at this website....check it out.  You could be featured also. If you're looking for an impressive dish to serve for brunch or breakfast, especially to a crowd, look no farther! This has sausage gravy on the bottom...a layer of scrambled eggs...and another layer of sausage gravy, topped with cut up biscuits! What a hardy way to begin

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WELCOME FEBRUARY!  I will be having some guest posts this month...and plan to share several CHOCOLATE recipes too...'Stay Tuned'...and thanks for joining me on this awesome foodie journey. I'm not a football fan in the least, but I make up for that in being a Foodie Fan!  *-* I love it when I see blog posts suggesting a number of options. After recently doing a little organizing of my

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(Update on Hubby: My Sweetie is recovering remarkably well after his recent 4-wheeling accident on Sat., January 21st. It has been incredible to witness the transformation in his healing every single day since Day #2.  Thanks so much for your prayers as he continues to heal. It's quite amazing to think of how a 64-yr old diabetic can heal so quickly, but God continues to bless and answer prayers.

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This special recipe came from our daughter-in-love, Kym.  She grew up eating salmon patties...made with rice...instead of the usual cracker crumbs many of us enjoyed. (This is another yummy recipe found in my cookbook.) We all know eating fish is good for us, and a great way to get those Omega - 3's. It's simple and delicious.  It mixes/fries up for a quick meal anytime. Kym now uses the '

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This dessert is so easy and so good!  I saw it in the right hand column at Facebook...and I see a picture of this pie often.  I found it at Just a Pinch Recipe Club Online, where you can find many delicious recipes. I received a Blue Ribbon for my Waffle Iron Cookies recipe there last summer... AND.....while I'm on vacation in late February, I plan to have a few guest posts.  One of those

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(Just in case you haven't read yet, my precious husband was in a 4-wheeling accident on Sat. He has a 2" gash - all the way through  on his cheek - and because he takes coumadin, he wouldn't stop bleeding.  He was life flighted to the Univ. of Toledo Med. Ctr. - his lip/face swelled gigantically & it took 3 days to stop the bleeding.  He has a fractured top rib & numerous bruises, but we have

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This is another wonderful dessert recipe you bake in the crockpot! I just HAD to give it a try when I saw the recipe at A Year of Slowcooking. I am always intrigued by the things you can actually do in a crockpot! This is so easy and delicious...as well as versatile. I added peanut butter, but you could add fruit or swirl chocolate in it! Another option would be to make an Oreo cheesecake. Use

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I couldn't wait to share this one with you, so you get a Bonus #2 recipe today! I was treated to this lovely dish by a non-blogging friend this week.  She had found it at Pinterest, so I was shocked I had not seen it before now. THREE simple ingredients and you've got a fun and yummy snack! Cake mix (any flavor you choose)...Yogurt (any flavor you choose)...and a little bit of Cool Whip! 

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This is a great & delicious warm-you-up soup! I made it the same day I saw it posted at 4 Little Fergusons. Tonya sure knows how to 'suck me in' with her recipes.  I try a number of them and am always pleased, so if she says it's good,I'm on it! I had some leftover lean ground beef already in the fridge, and hubby and I had just been talking how we wanted to eat less meat, more veggies - and

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I'm excited to share one of my favorite dishes (from my archives) with you today! Simple...easy...delicious...and healthy! How can ya beat it? This is another Weight Watchers recipe - I believe you can count 1/2 c. salad = 2 points. (Prior Points Plus) Hurrah!It doesn't take many ingredients and I always have these things on hand...so I'm ready when the 'hankerin' hits! Chopping the apples is

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I can eat this wonderful concotion by the spoonsful. It's delicious AND nutritious....and I love the added crunch of the water chestnuts. It was almost as if someone knew what I had on hand....?? I had half a bag of spinach in the freezer that needed to be eaten...an envelope of Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix that had been there a while, a tub of opened sour cream also and an older can of water

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Since I've been working at getting myself in 'gear' for healthier eating, I've been cleaning out, sorting through, pitching, and organizing my many many recipes.  I've had them in bags in drawers, under the bed, etc. as the little cupboard in the bottom of my hutch is already full of books and recipes! {And that's only one of 3 cupboards that has cookbooks/recipes}. I'm so thankful I tried

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I am wild! about muffins. They are a healthier alternative to all the sweets that I love. I'm all for 'grab n go' goodies! Add oatmeal to them and I am SO happy! I found this recipe in "The Muffin Cookbook...Muffins for All Occasions". It's just a small soft cover book with only 90 pages, butit's something I keep handy on my cookbook shelf. I've used it for years. These muffins were very yummy

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(This recipe isn't necessarily a 'healthy' one (though we all KNOW that dark chocolate is good for you!)  but it's been in my file for months, so I decided to share it now...just cause sometimes you gotta live a little!=) AAAHHHH - Chocolate! Divine! Heavenly! IT-DOESN'T-GET-ANY-BETTER-THAN-THIS kind of Wonderfulness! Are you looking for an easy dessert for a busy day? Then look no more...

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Oh what a simple and delicious meal this makes! And for the most part, it's a healthy recipe too. It uses some butter -  you could substitute with egg whites if you want - but I prefer using Smart Balance buttery sticks.  It adds such great flavor. And we honestly can't tell a difference. I found this tasty entree at The Girl Who Ate Everything.  She has a very lovely set up at her blog and

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WELCOME First of all, I want to thank all of you for your support this past year, as my blog grew by leaps and bounds.  I wouldn't have this spot in Blogland without your interest and encouragement.  It means so much. Please know I don't ever take you for granted.  Each of you are special to me! THANK YOU KINDLY!! I don't know about you, but I certainly overindulged over the holidays, and am

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Since this is my last post until next week, I am extending warmest wishes for a very LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THAT 2012 HOLDS FOR US! BE SAFE!!! I was so tickled to come across this adorable simple and delicious treat just a few days before Christmas. I found this recipe at Mommy's Kitchen. I can ALWAYS trust Tina's recipes...and I often 'run' to her blog to find something quick and easy.  She

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Oh how my family enjoyed this for our Christmas appetizers/desserts get together! I was looking for a simple appetizer online and was thrilled when I found this at Carolina Heartstrings, though I adapted the proceedure just a tad to make it easier. Being the cream cheese freak that I am, I didn't have to consider this recipe twice...I WAS ON IT!! I first made it about 10 days before our get

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I'm happy to share that my recipe for Hot Cinnamon Milk Mix was featured last week at Foodie Friday.  If you haven't checked out that simple 4-ingredient recipe yet, you don't want to miss this opportunity to do that. I gave many pkgs. away for Christmas gifts and have received raves and requests for the recipe. Trust you all enjoyed (& survived!!) your Christmas weekend. Here's a great idea

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This is going to be my last post until after Christmas...please be sure to read the quick second post I have for today. Here's a very simple idea I didn't get to share for Thanksgiving, but would be just as great for Christmas. Cut out both ends of your jellied cranberry sauce can, use a knife to go around the jelled yum and slide it out of the can. Slice it into about 8 pieces, then cut out

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LUKE 2:11 - FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOR, WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD.   May you and yours enjoy a blessed CHRISTmas!

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(This is from my archives, but worth sharing again...) I printed this one year and included it with my Christmas cards....print it and give it to anyone your little heart desires to share the CHRISTmas story .... As you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, You will see the M becomes a W, an E, and a 3. They tell the Christmas Story; It's one I'm sure you'll know. It took place in a

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This is a MUST-HAVE at our house during the holidays.  And one I often use for gift-giving.  I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can count! It isn't sugary sweet...just lightly sweet, and it has cereal and nuts, so it does have some of the 'lighter' options of this season of sweets. And I love that you can add more cereal and 'extend' the chocolate if you desire. Sometimes I

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You'll this simple cookie. Some call them russian tea cakes, others...mexican wedding cookies...they're all the same delicious little nibbles of YUM! Do you have some leftover candy canes in the cupboard just waiting to be eaten?  Well, this is a great way to use them up - and you can spread the cheer by sharing these tasty bites too. These are a great little cookie.  They were my choice

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This is one honkin' awesome dish!  We enjoyed it for T'giving and I got lots of raves over it.  My hubby - who loves everything and anything - even said this was his favorite dish of the day.  WOW! I am an admitted addict to cream cheese and I can't imagine any way at all, that this dish could be improved on. It was great to put it on a few hours before we ate, and then just stir a few times

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If you're looking for something quick to give as a gift this Christmas season, read on.... I LOOOOVE giving homemade mixes for Christmas.  I love receiving gifts that express that the giver put some thought and time into personalizing them. And lest we forget...IT'S FRUGAL!! It seems we are already eating soooo much from Thanksgiving through the New Year, so I really like giving something the

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THIS IS SOOO TRUE!  I am most definitely a cookie Monster!  Grab 'n' Go yummies - no spoon or fork necessary...right up my alley! This is another easy and quick recipe for some great bar cookies.  I found the recipe at Mommy's Kitchen. Tina made them for Valentine's Day and used the holiday colored M & M's...you can also substitute Reese's peanut butter pieces instead if you'd like. Enjoyable

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Date balls always make me think of my precious mama.  They are deliciously sweet just like she was too. The last time I made them, it was for a bake sale. They are quick & easy to make.  I think they have a 'caramel-y' flavor to them, and I LOVE caramel.  Love dates too! The photo above is of the cooked mixture, then the balls being rolled in powdered sugar.. DATE BALLS 1/2 c. margarine or

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These delicious rolls would make a great start to your Christmas morning! ANY morning really.... That gorgeous bun just seems to be saying...TA DA!  Oh wouldn't you like a warm bite right now??? I sure would! These are amazingly wonderful rolls.  They take a bit of time to make, but trust me, they are just so worth it. You could make them ahead, freeze them and thaw the night before.  Warm

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HAPPY MONDAY DEAR BLOGGING BUDS! I do hope you enjoyed a great weekend and didn't wear yourselves out too much. I stayed VERY busy in the kitchen on Saturday. I'm making some mixes to give as gifts and hope to share a couple with you soon. Til then..... These are the B.E.S.T. caramels I've ever made...or eaten! These have definitely become my new-found Christmas favorite! I just recently

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Thought I'd 'throw' a healthy dish in among all these sweet ones this month... I was so happy to see this recipe at 4littlefergusons. See?  That Tonya is always inviting me into her kitchen to share in some of the fantastic dishes she makes. I LOVE IT!  I LOVE IT!! I already had pork chops in the freezer, and whipped this dish up for dinner the same day she posted this great combination.

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Sharing something fun.... You have one week to enter - Happy Holidays from Eggland's Best! Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest Enter your best dessert recipe in our Holiday Dessert Recipe Eggs-change contest! Whether it’s your blue-ribbon pies or delicious sugar cookies, click here to share your recipe with us for a chance to win exciting prizes! Entries are being accepted through Thursday

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{My easy pecan toffee cookie recipe was featured at 4 Little Fergusons yesterday - if you haven't seen this simple dough, using a cake mix base, please check it out... Easy Pecan Toffee Cookies} I love chocolate...and coconut...AND almonds too!  So of course when I saw this wonderful recipe it jumped right out at me, into my lap, and into my tummy. I am loving soooo many recipes I find at

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What a yummy side dish this recipe is! It's easy to put together and goes quickly. A family favorite...one weekend when my brother and family were visiting from out of town, I made this dish 3 times so my niece could enjoy it...again and again.  She couldn't get enough!  And she was a teenager!!! Actually, I made it on top of the stove the 3rd time, so we didn't have to wait for it to bake.  *-

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WHAT IS THERE NOT TO LOVE ABOUT PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE!?? This is a 'go to' recipe when I'm in a rush and need something quick. Especially during the holidays... It's great to make and share during this busy time of year. My daughter-in-loves and I ALWAYS make peanut butter balls every year together...I'm hoping to convince them to make these this year instead.  It would save us a lot of

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I was seriously considering keeping this recipe in my drafts until January...when I will revert back to more 'healthy eating' recipes, but since it's a special day....I'm surrendering it now....) TODAY IS LARK'S BIRTHDAY! And this is her recipe, so it is the perfect time to share! Please visit her blog or Facebook Page and wish her a very special day.  She's one very amazing woman and I'm so 

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(PSSST!  My Butternut Squash Bake was featured at this linky party this week - yippeee!  Check it out...other delicious recipes there I MUST try soon...A Themed Baker's Sunday - Imagine that!)  A BAKER'S Sunday!! *-* Onto the recipe of the day... This is such a FUN recipe! I made these lovely 'bouquets' for our Thanksgiving table centerpieces. I've also made them for wedding showers and

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After seeing this...my December calendar page...I knew I would have to begin the month with a chocolate chip cookie recipe.  SO Come along...my Chocolate Chip Friends....Thanks once again for taking time to visit my blog. Honestly, I have so many cookie recipes in my drafts, and am hoping to share them this busy month of baking. So this is just a 'taste' of more to come.... I am a Cookie

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This is a great family meal and oh-so TASTY! If you're looking for easy and delicious...look no further. THIS IS JUST WHAT YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! It's a wonderful dish to prepare early in the day and have ready to put in the oven after lunchtime. You'll have about 3 hours to get other things done while it's baking. I made this often for my family as our kids were growing up, and we still

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My dear mama made apple dumplings often when we 4 kids were growing up. Some Saturdays, she'd bake all day long - mostly pies - but would make apple dumplings too, and that's what we'd have for Sat. night dinner. We had NO clue how spoiled we were!! My mom's sisters and families would come for a visit from an hour away, and mom would do all the hard work of making pies from scratch, and

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Do trust you all are recovering from your Thanksgiving week. I'm almost certain my belly won't stretch any farther...and I certainly DO NOT want to find out.  =)  (Since this is one of our family favorites, I'm reposting an older post) - This is a MUST-TRY, especially during colder weather... soup seems to warm us inside and out. It's truly comfort food. And a wonderful recipe to help use up

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Thanks for entering this giveaway. I am using Random.Org to choose the winners for the first time. {Maybe next time I'll figure out how to display the box with the actual numbers??} CONGRATS LADIES!!!!!!  (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) Winner of the Christmas Cookies cookbook, peppermint plate & spatula is...   #30 -   Patti Kiel said... What a perfect giveaway; I sure would like to win this! We are

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HOW TO OBSERVE THANKSGIVING ~Count your blessings instead of your crosses; ~Count your gains instead of your losses. ~Count your joys instead of your woes;~Count your friends instead of your foes.~Count your smiles instead of your tears; ~Count your courage instead of your fears. ~Count your full years instead of your lean; ~Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. ~Count your health

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Ohhhhhhh - this is a WONDERFUL muffin recipe. Since I'm already a muffin freak, and a cream cheese nut too, how could I not LOOOVE these great muffins!  I first tasted them at a church ladies meeting, when my very creative friend, Margie, brought them to share.  After I got home, I scoured the internet for the recipe and was thrilled to find it at Annie's Eats. (along with 225 comments, I dare

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This is such a great recipe.  It's simple, yet elegant and OH SO tasty! It's simply apple crisp with a crunchy oatmeal topping on a pie crust! WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE??? I was excited when I found it at Life as a Lofthouse.I've always been partial to my Simple Apple Crisp recipe, and this goes just one step further, making the simple into an elegant dessert. Hubby and I enjoyed very large pieces

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{Please don't miss #2 post today for a 'kicked up a notch!" version of this recipe!} This recipe has been a family favorite for a long time. I love the ease of it and it tastes wonderful too. It can be cooked in the microwave as well as the oven, so that makes it even quicker than quick too. This is a recipe I have taken with me when I travel, because it's always fun to prepare it when I'm

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What a wonderful fall dish!  I was so happy to come across this recipe at my sweet blogging friend Joy @ Simply Bloom {the blog}. Her photos are always! so inviting and that one sucked me right in. I'm partial to the richness, smoothness, and taste of butternut squash, but sweeten up acorn squash this way and I am ON IT! I've probably told you before, but my most favorite dishes are

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JUST A SWEET LITTLE REMINDER... THANKSGIVING IS ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! Are you ready???  *-* Oh my Soul!  This recipe seems to be the 'rage' on the net and in Blogland as of late. I couldn't wait to try it. It is just amazing - and all my taste-testing friends and family agree!  We always like a little chocolate candy with our Thanksgiving brunch and I'm excited to try this out on my kids

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{This giveaway is now closed....winners announced on Friday, Nov. 25} Thanks for entering.... I'm SOO excited! SOOO much to all of you for your support and encouragement, especially these past few months. It means more than words can express.  YA'LL ROCK!!!!!! I just shake my head in disbelief when I consider how quickly my Facebook fan numbers have risen in the past few months.  I'm

The Better Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352540788344487734.post-73792927538860034752011-11-15T03:00:00.006-05:002011-11-19T14:37:45.658-05:00

{After I typed this up, I wondered why I didn't just ask Tonya to do a guest post for me here?  I hope to make that happen in the new year, so be on the lookout for more recipes from this cowgirl because we are 'sisters' who must share taste buds =} Dear Blogging Friends.... This would make an awesome Thanksgiving dessert to grace your table and impress your family and friends. It's heavenly...

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Oh how tickled I am to have recently received this lovely award (a new one to me!) from Aunt Nubby's Kitchen Thanks a million Anita for thinking of me with this one.  I'm tickled down to my toes! The "Triple Cute" Blog Award! This award is to be passed on to seven other deserving bloggers by the recipient. I have chosen some favorites of mine with super cute blogs and lots of creativity, all

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Today we honor those who have served & sacrificed for our freedoms. John 15:13 - Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. I'm SO proud to be the wife of a 20-yr. military man, and appreciate all those many spouses out there who have a mate who is currently serving, or has served, the United States of America in the Armed Forces. I'm also the proud

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I began making this awesome apple dessert a couple of years ago  after seeing it in a Taste of Home calendar. I'll always remember the first time my sister-in-love, Susie,  tasted it.  She was hesitant as she said she doesn't care for butterscotch. She surprised us both!  One bite and she was raving.  She said she couldn't wait to go home and make it for her husband. She has told me they enjoy it

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I was SO happy when I recently came across this awesome mix at Just a Pinch Recipe Club online. I've already made 2 batches of it.  It's soooo yummy! And have shared the recipe a few times as well. Being able to enjoy a cup of hot tea or cocoa, especially during the winter months, really helps soothes my body and soul. I love giving homemade gifts for the holidays and this one is very

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This is a family favorite recipe and is a great addition to any meal, but especially a holiday one. Just a few years ago, I won $100 for it in an American Profile 'side dish' contest! Besides being in my own cookbook, It can also be found in two of the American Profile cookbooks - Hometown Recipes for the Holidays and Blue Ribbon Winners! WOOOHOOO!! (If you're not familiar with the American

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I love celery.  Always have preferred it over carrots, which are sometimes just too hard for me to chew. So when I was given this recipe many years ago I was excited to know my hubby really liked it too. I recently had celery that needed to be eaten, and so....this is the recipe I went to. Only I normally make it with lime jello, so I realized after usinglemon, I really do prefer the lime, but

The Better Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352540788344487734.post-91871905612194830462011-11-04T03:00:00.004-04:002011-11-04T03:00:17.085-04:00

This #2 recipe for the day calls for celery & cottage cheese also. Do you like cottage cheese? I really do, but I grew up on it. I remember my grandpa topping his cottage cheese with apple butter - I still love it that way. I usually enjoy eating it along with fruit or veggies, like peaches, pears or tomatoes. I'm not a big meat eater so it's good to know I'm getting some protein when I enjoy

The Better Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352540788344487734.post-43520054753123627522011-11-03T03:00:00.011-04:002011-12-11T21:48:19.194-05:00

I found this wonderful recipe at Just a Pinch online VERY easy....the recipe uses a cake mix and a few simple ingredients. If you know me at all, you'll know I'm all about delicious and easy! Hope you'll consider adding this to your list for holiday baking.  PECAN TOFFEE COOKIES 1/2 c butter, softened 1 (18 ozs) box yellow cake mix 2 lg eggs 1 Tbsp water 1 pkg heath toffee bits 1/2 c

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I plan to have a few 'extra' posts in the upcoming weeks.  I've had many cookie recipes in my drafts, and figure now is the very best time to share them.  Plus, I have apple dishes, side dishes and more, so please stay tuned.  There may even be a few days when I 'double up' on recipes. This recipe is definitely a MOST FAVORITE!!  If you haven't realized it yet...I am a definite Cookie Monster!

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Christmas is just around the corner and soon, we'll all busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, so.... I want to share some ideas to inspire you to help you with your food 'management'/meal planning. I will be sharing some awesome recipes soon too, but for now...  Coupon, coupon, coupon! If you've followed my blog for long, you'll know I LOVE coupons, and often get to

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Some of you have been waiting for this recipe... WAIT NO MORE!! Oh I think you're gonna love this dish.  (even if you're one of those people who thinks they don't like sauerkraut!) It's very simple to put together and is deliciously wonderful. A good friend, Joan, brought her crockpot full of this delectable dish to a recent Sunday School Class potluck. Joan got there late because she

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My blogging buddy, Lark, of Lark's Country Heart shared this idea with me and I'm 'Paying it Forward'..... Today is a single day project dedicated to Breast Cancer. A Fun Day Of PINK. A host of bloggers dedicating the day to this cause(ALL PINK ACROSS THE BOARD!)  A day simply dedicated to the cause will totally be more than enough. Every inch adds on to milestones of helping spread awareness and

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Oh how fun to make something 'spooky' to eat & to share... (and to make me giggle...) I found this cute recipe idea at allrecipes.com. They are fairly simple to make and oh-so cute!  SPOOKY WITCHES FINGERS  1 c. butter, softened 1 c. powdered sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 - 2/3 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2/3 c. whole almonds 1 (.75 ozs)

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I have thought about this recipe soooooo much since seeing the recipe at Grandma Loy's Kitchen I woke up thinking about this the day I finally made it for the first time.  Sometimes ya just gotta do what ya gotta do right?  In fact, I made it TWICE the first day I tried it!!! Loy and I crossed paths a few weeks ago and have become good email buds, sharing many things in common.  She fits

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WE HAVE A #6 comment...Angie said... I am a "liker" of all your stuff.... Please contact me to confirm your win. Your gift package will be mailed directly to you from Eggland's Best Eggs. Thank you to each of you who participated! As most of you are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm honored to team up with Eggland's Best Eggs once again as they raise support to

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to our first born grandchild - Ashtyn McCrae Baker turns 17 today!HOW DID THAT HAPPEN??? She's a gem..and a beaut...and yes, a redhead! With the busy busy holidays coming upon us quickly, I thought it would be good to share these great ideas for substituting ingredients in the kitchen. I love being able to DIY, and not having to run to the store when you can use what you have on hand. These

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One of my favorite things about fall is PUMPKIN!  I've been making many dishes with this wonderful fall food, and am excited to share this one with you. I had just baked up a couple of pie pumpkins (post soon to come) and had fresh pumpkin in the fridge just waiting to be used. I'm not a big fan of pancakes.  They always seem to heavy to me...and I can't eat much of them at once. I normally

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I love fried chicken, but rarely allow myself to indulge in it, so my curiosity was definitely peaked when I saw this lovely recipe by my good blogging friend, Lark atLark's Country Heart. Yepper - another one of Lark's awesome recipes being shared here! Believe me when I say I have learned to trust her judgement.  We think a lot alike in the kitchen, and she's proven to me that she's a great

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    OH HOW THANKFUL I AM THAT I DON'T HAVE TO GO TO THE RIVER TO WASH MY CLOTHES!! Can I get an "Amen"? ************ I do enjoy doing laundry...with a washer & dryer!  I love folding warm clothes, and love the fragrance of the soap and the softener...MMM! It's a little embarrassing to admit this, but when we were first married, if I didn't have enough dirty clothes for a load, I would pull

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Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I didn't want to let the month slip past without showing support for all who have braved this battle. I have some dear friends who are survivors - strong survivors - and I'm proud of every one of them, but I've chosen to honor oneparticular friend who has battled graciously and courageously this past year in her own journey with breast cancer.

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I had been eyeballing some blueberries in my freezer...just hearing them call my name...when I spotted this lovely recipe at Country Cooks Across America posted by my sweet friend &co-blogger, Lark. I really love blueberries and I spose my body was 'hankerin' for them cause it had been a while since I'd made anything with blueberries, so I hopped right on this recipe. I'm partial to muffins too,

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(This gorgeous cutting board was a recent gift from my sweet friend Janean.I just LOOOVE it! I love her more;-) Oh how cool to find this fun recipe at Shugary Sweets! My granddaughters were glad to help decorate these cookies as they came out of the oven.  A tasty and perfect cookie for this time of year. Adding chopped peanuts AND candy corn to a delicious cookie? What could say FALL any

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Isn't it amazing how this time of year makes us think more about soup??  I know I've been having thoughts of soup slosh around in my head for sure!!! Soup is good for chasing away the chills on these cooler autumn days! And I've been using my crockpot...a.lot!  I have some great recipes waiting to be shared with you in the days and weeks ahead. This is a wonderfully simple, and simply

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TODAY'S EDITION OF TUESDAY TIPS IS SHORT AND SWEET....er, uh...SALTY! Some interesting facts.... credit: dailyinvention I found these ideas for using salt in a Weight Watchers magazine and thought they were worthy of passing along to you... "This kitchen staple has a variety of surprising uses - take a look.... ADD salt to boiling water to increase the temperature. Veggies and other foods will

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I'm loving this! I have sooo many wonderful 'fall-ish' recipes and hope to have a few extra posts in the upcoming weeks to share my favorite fall recipes - apple, squash and pumpkin recipes..and soups too.  Butternut Squash is my favorite fall veggie...all-time favorite squash.So I was just de-lighted when I came across a recipe using it in a quick bread at My Baking Addiction  credit: My

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This is the 'second round' of The Crazy Cooking Challenge and I'm so excited to be a participant! Please take time to review the recipes at the end of this post and vote for your favorite....  Over 100 of us are all posting a chocolate chip cookie recipe at the same time today - all across the country!   This is a fantabulous cookie recipe I found at Mels Kitchen Cafe! I not only give these

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I've had P-U-M-P-K-I-N going through my head for weeks now, but seems I've been using up the apples, zucchini and other squash that we've had in abundance. Oh how happy I was when I saw this simple, but oh-so lovely recipe at my good friend Libby's blog - Cooking with Libby I jumped out of my chair here and RAN to the kitchen to whip it up.  Oh how good it made the house smell.  YUUUUUMM! It's

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I love the flavor combo of apples & squash. This is a delicious easy soup that will warm your body and soul.  I found it at Pillsbury's website.  You may want to double it as this recipe makes only two generous (1-3/4 c. each) servings.  I used fat free half and half cream instead of the whipping cream, and added about 1/3 cup. I also did it on top of the stove instead of in the slow cooker.

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Glory Be! I've been bestowed with another blogger award! Whoop-De-Doop!!! I am so proud to be the recipient of the Liebster Award! The word Liebster means 'Beloved' in German--and a show of love and support is what this award is all about.The idea is to bring attention to new blogswith fewer than 200 followers.   The rules of winning this award are the following:   1. Show your thanks to

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Welcome to Tuesday Tips!(This is an old post from 2 years ago...when I only had a few blog followers. I thought it was worthy of sharing once again. Do hope these ideas help you in the kitchen.)    I always enjoyed planning meals when my kids were growing up, but I think it had to come to me more naturally than for some. I have tried many new recipes, and still do, and my family probably wished

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WELCOME OCTOBER!! I love to see a 'mess' of pumpkins! (This picture reminds me of a very relaxing week at a cabin on the Lake of the Ozarks we enjoyed with friends last Oct - AAAHHH!!)  Hello Friends & Fans (One of the same=).... I wanted to give you a 'heads up' about something I'm initiatingin this new month. I began my blog over 2 years ago at the encouragement of my daughter Deb...The

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I swooned and thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I came across these tasty tasty two-bite treats at Cook Lisa Cook.  What a brilliant combo of my favorite flavors...chocolate and caramel. (I think I've always been partial to caramel because my dear mama was too!) There isn't much more I can say...these adorable little bites of DE.LI.CIOUS speak for themselves! A brownie mix and Rolo

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(Please check out this link to Grandma Loy's Kitchen - she featured a number of my recipes at her "Skipping Through Blogland"this week...I'm thrilled!) Did I get your attention? YES! This recipe is named Cow Pies! It would be a fun thing to make for a kid's party...especially a party with a barnyard theme. My granddaughters helped me (or maybe it's more like I helped them) when we spent a day

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It's CHOCOLATE WEEK at The Better Baker! "There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles." - Anonymous All 3 recipes I'm sharing this week have been in my drafts since the end of July when I enjoyed time with two of my granddaughters here for a fun Play Date at Nana's.  It's time to share! My granddaughters, Charlie, 12, and Chloe,

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HAPPY FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN!  And WELCOME to my new followers - I'm so glad you are here... Here's another cabbage recipe to use up that yummy vegetable so readily available this time of year.... Isn't it fun to connect with other bloggers and your fans? I LOVE IT! This recipe came from one of my fans, Linda Silvernail, who livesin my state.  We hope to meet face to face one day. Since she

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Ya gotta love it! Cook the sauce all day long and have a lovely meal at the end of the day! How wonderful to know dinner will be just about ready with little fuss, especially for busy moms. I was so tickled to find this recipe at Cooking with Libby. Her blog was one of the first I began following and she keeps me interested with amazing and wonderful recipes like this one! And her photos!  WOW

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