Author Archives: Angie

Fresh Milled Flour Bread

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Angie

Confession: I was influenced and I don’t regret it. I came across a video of a woman who talked all about the benefits of fresh milled flour bread, all of the nutrients – the kind where you can indeed live … Continue reading →

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Summer Lemon Cookie

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Angie

I’m a fan of lemon all year long but there’s just something about lemon in the summertime that feels right. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Garlic Knots

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Angie

Cheese, garlic, bread…what’s not to love? It’s the end of April but in these parts, it was rainy, a touch of snow & cold kind of day just right for these & lasagna soup. Perfection. Ingredients: 1 cup warm water … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Cake with Pistachio Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Angie

Birthday season is upon us! This cake is not for everyone in the family. Truth be told one or two people may have turned up their noses – and that’s fine – they’ll have their own sweet treats next month. … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Angie

Aside from tasting delicious, whilst baking the aroma that fills your home is divine. I made & baked on a Saturday evening and since the loaf has to completely cool before slicing, it wasn’t until Sunday morning before having. I … Continue reading →

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Biscuits & Gravy

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Angie

Liking biscuits and gravy has been years (and I do mean YEARS) in the making. It’s not something I was exposed to until I was an adult and even then it never piqued my interest. My husband orders it regularly, … Continue reading →

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Books I Read in 2025 (and my top 3)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Angie

Truth be told, I was getting a bit nervous as the year was progressing along without any books rising to the top, setting themselves apart from all the others. Perhaps it’s like anything else, the more you consume, the less … Continue reading →

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Christmas (Party) Popcorn

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Angie

I made this popcorn a couple of weeks before Christmas, but if a New Year’s Eve party is your kind of thing, it’d be a nice accompaniment. Ingredients: 5 cups popped popcorn, lightly salted 12 oz white chocolate chips 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Angie

Yes, it’s Christmas Eve & it’s not too late to whip up a batch of Christmas cookies. These are possibly the lightest, softest cookies I’ve ever had & they’re delicious! Ingredients: For the cookie: 1 stick (1/2 cup) room temperature … Continue reading →

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Red Hot Applesauce

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Angie

This applesauce is reminiscent of my childhood. When I’d asked my mom how many red hots grandma used to make it, she couldn’t tell me so off to Google I went. Sometimes in my child brain, I’m surprised to find … Continue reading →

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