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Leah’s 13th Tie Dye Birthday Cake

For her 2nd birthday, I made a chocolate cake and we all laughed until our sides hurt because upon first bite, her eyes widened in delight, and with cake crumbs stuck to her mouth she declared, “I luv cake! Chocolate caaaaaake!”She … Continue reading

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Homemade Ding Dongs

    I met one of my very best friends almost 15 years ago. I’d recently returned from maternity leave with Brianna and was working at the School of Medicine in the HIV program. There was an increase in the numbers of … Continue reading

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pie

Oh, friends! If you, like so many of us, love the perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate, then this might just find it’s way into your dessert rotation. It’s smooth, creamy, and oh so filling so a little bit … Continue reading

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Ham & Salami Stromboli

  Sometimes what was originally intended for dinner falls to the wayside when unexpected life events throw a wrench into your plans and you have to come up quick with Plan B. Thankfully, I had all the ingredients on hand last … Continue reading

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Breakfast Pillows

These are perfect for a weekend brunch, and any leftovers make for a quick (reheated in the microwave for 40 seconds) breakfast to go. Ingredients: 2 cans of crescent rolls 12 eggs S&P bacon, cooked & crumbled 1 green onion, … Continue reading

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Apple Fritter Bread

This loaf of bread is the perfect solution for when there are two lone granny smith apples in the fruit bowl waiting to be used. I threw a quick sideways glance at them and silently wondered, “Why did I buy granny smith apples? They’re … Continue reading

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White Chicken Chili

I’m not a fan of traditional chili. Chris loves it and he makes 2 big crockpots full of it at least twice a year and takes it in for a chili feed for the guys at work. They love it … Continue reading

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Bierocks

Every once in a great while, usually once a year; although, I didn’t make them last winter, these wind up in our dinner rotation. As a kid, my mom would make them and I knew them as kraut burgers. It was … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chris’s favorite cookie is oatmeal raisin and it had been a while since I’d made him any. About a year ago he returned to school and I’m so very proud of him for doing so. I’m of the belief it … Continue reading

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Barbacoa Burritos

As of late, my Facebook feed has increasingly posted “how to make ______(fill in the blank)” videos. Whether it’s Tip Hero, Huff Post, or Buzzfeed Food, it can make for a mouth watering moment. Not only do I get these, … Continue reading

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