Peach and Berry Trifle

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  a great way to serve dessert this summer, and NOT add any heat to the kitchen ~ i used a combo of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries with the peaches and strawberries.  also used my angel-food cake ~ enjoy! v 4 peaches, halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or thinly sliced…

Apple Fritter-sticks

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Happy fritter Sunday! Hope you have a sweet, blessed day! 3 c flour(I used a combo of wheat/oat) 4 t baking soda 1/2 c sugar 1/2 t salt 2 T cinnamon 1 c buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 apples, peeled & chopped Oil for frying ( I used combo of…

Ultimate Cake

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A dear friend has asked for a recipe that my family adores… even Mikaela, who despises peanut butter! (love you Mik ~ enjoy Spooner Family!) enjoy ~ v Who can go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter? Remember, “hey! you got your chocolate in my peanut butter!” “NO! you got your…

Dunk Me!

Biscotti:  a crisp cookie or biscuit of Italian origin that is flavored usually with anise and filberts or almonds —usually used in plural History of Biscotto: Biscotti was originally made as a”long-shelf-life” food (very dry and containing no fats) for travelers and was carried by the Roman Legions to battle. Today’s biscotti are a far cry from…

Baking with Alisha ~

1 pkg Baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate (8 squares) 2 sticks butter 2 c powdered sugar  3/4 c flour 1 tsp vanilla 5 whole eggs 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for omlet!) powdered sugar, ice cream, berries for serving   Preheat oven to 425. Spray 8 ramekins with non-stick spray, place on rimmed baking sheet. Microwave…

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

OK ~ I don’t know if I’m the first to do this, but now that I’ve done it once, I’m asking myself, “why didn’t I do this before now!”! Cinnamon roll muffins ~ so easy!  I even made some, popped them in the freezer for later!  Now I don’t have to worry about getting rid…

Santa Lucia Eyes

I just love making something that brings a certain look of satisfaction, love and longing to my family ~ this time, my husband.  Tony came home last night, changed from his military uniform and went straight to the computer… strange.  I asked what he was doing, and he said he thought about something his Mom…

Show Me Your Venus

  Please check out the incredible art of these AMAZING young artists on https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeYourVenus Be sure to “LIKE” their page and support these talented young artists!   Remember, this is art; It isn’t always going to be comfortable, but should be thought provoking.

“How far that l…

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.“ William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Be that light to someone’s darkness ~ 

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There are a few things in this life that make me truly happy:  a child’s laughter, a genuine hug, a cup of tea shared with a friend, being with my family, and cooking up something I know someone enjoys.  These recipes have been requested by friends and family alike.  May you…

Peanut Butter Pie ~

“Life is uncertain;  Eat dessert first.”  ~Ernestine Ulmer     Peanut Butter Pie   1 cup peanut butter (I used extra crunchy) 2 cups whipped topping (homemade or store bought)  1 cup powdered sugar  1 bar of cream cheese  1 cup mini chocolate chips  Oreo cookie crust (pre-made or homemade)   Mix peanut butter, cream…