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Cold Soups for Hot Summer Days

Cold summer soups are so refreshing on hot and humid days, and made even better with the addition of wine.

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The Shaker Cookbook

Shakin’ Up the Sunday Pancakes

Tired of the same old Sunday morning pancakes? Try these unique, very old-fashioned, and simply divine pancakes from a vintage Shaker cookbook.

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Easy Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad for Lazy Summer Weekends

Here is a great soba noodle salad for hot summer days when you don’t want to cook.

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Deliciously Nostalgic Recipe Browsing

Looking for some great recipes? Let me tell you about what’s available in Milwaukee!

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Farm Journal Vegetable Recipes

It’s time for Farmer’s Markets and fresh summer produce to enjoy!

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Coffee and a Raspberry Cake

I wasn’t going to post something today, but I decided to do something sweet for my husband.  As I was coming down the stairs to the kitchen, I heard him scramble up from his chair.  When he saw me, he gave me a big smile and his usual loving greeting, then went upstairs to do […]

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The Country Fair Cookbook

The American Tradition of Country Fairs

Just hearing the words “country fairs” brings up visions of pies, cakes, canned goods, and homemade breads all lined up for viewing and judging.   One of my earliest ventures in competitive cooking started with our local fair over thirty years ago.  I would get up on those hot July mornings and bake for a couple of […]

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The Real “Power Ball” Winner

Feeling sad that you didn’t win the $600 million in the lottery?  No worries!  I have a delicious “Power Ball” to make you feel better. These delectable little bites of goodness have all kinds of healthy ingredients.  Toasted oatmeal, three kinds of seeds, nuts, organic almond butter, honey, maple syrup, dried fruits, and a hint of cinnamon.  […]

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