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The Best Ever Crispy Cookie

I used to think I loved big, soft cookies; that is, until I tasted these thin, crisp, nutty cookies. Don’t you want a taste?

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Happy Birthday to my Mom!

Today is my mom’s 93rd birthday! Happy birthday, mom!!

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Simple Summer Sides

On lazy summer days, sometimes all a grilled main dish needs is a simple, refreshing side dish. These two easy salads will go with just about anything and can be made in a snap.

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It’s a Julia Cookbook Giveaway!

How about a larger-than-life cookbook, just like Julia herself? Here is a giveaway you can’t miss!!

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Lower Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake

Here is a lower fat and not-too-sweet coffee cake with fresh blueberries and an orange zest streusel.

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Turkish Bean Salad

It’s nice when you have a daughter who travels the world and always brings back some pretty items for the kitchen! In this case, it’s beautiful dishes from Istanbul, Turkey!

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Monday’s Double Cookbook Giveaway!

Today’s Monday giveaway is a double one! Take a look inside to see what you could win in the weekly random drawing. And find out who won last week’s cookbook!

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Crossing the Cheddar Curtain

Today I crossed the “Cheddar Curtain,” or rather drove across the Illinois border into Wisconsin, the land of cheese, butter, and sausages. Oh, and those delectable Danish Kringles!

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