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It’s Time for a Pile of Christmas Books Giveaway!

I thought I would give away this great group of books before December even begins so you can use them for your Christmas baking and cooking, and some even have decorating and party ideas.  They are all fabulous! And that’s not all!  On December 1st, this Thursday, check back and see what special offer I am […]

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Turkey Leftover Idea

Do you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey and maybe a little gravy?  Here’s an idea for a turkey hash.  Serve it with a green salad and warm French bread for an informal brunch or supper. Turkey-Pecan Hash 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1 cup stale coarse bread crumbs2-3 cups diced […]

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Gone Shopping!!!

Everyone knows today is the biggest shopping day of the year, so I am outta here!!  Hope you all find some bargains, too!  Have a great holiday weekend! If you aren’t too tired of pumpkin yet, here is an idea to use up that one last cup of pumpkin you might have left over from pie-making. […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Enjoy this wonderful American celebration with great food!  Save some leftover turkey and gravy so you can try my leftover recipe that will post on Saturday.  Have a delicious Thanksgiving, everyone!! (Aren’t these antique turkey molds beautiful?)

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Wednesday (Double!) Winners: Bake-Off # 28 – Nutty Graham Picnic Cake and Chicken and Broccoli Pot Pies

The 28th Bake-Off contest held in New Orleans was the last contest to have the double winners.  Another huge change made after this contest was that the dreaded “three-times-and-you’re-out” rule came into play.  It seems that there were so many repeat contestants in previous Bake-Off’s, and people began to write Pillsbury and complain that they […]

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Oh, The Places You’ll Dough!

With apologies to Dr. Seuss in my title, there are endless ideas for the creative use of  frozen bread dough.  If your holiday activities start to get hectic but you really want some homemade bread, try some frozen dough instead.  It’s easy and can be fun to make, especially with some of the ideas in this cookbook.  You can do something […]

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It’s Time for Beatrice Again

Once again my favorite baker is back, this time with recipes for every holiday, filled with the spirit of baking and sharing with friends and family.  The recipes are for just about any holiday throughout the year, but of course I pulled it out now for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  In addition to Beatrice’s always wonderful […]

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Cookbook Giveaway for This Week of 11-21-11

I know everyone is busy this week getting ready for Thanksgiving, and the madness continues all the way through New Year’s Eve.  That’s why you need this book!  Not only is it from Perla Meyers, who writes some of the best cookbooks ever, but the recipes are made for busy days, yet are healthy and […]

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