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Pecan Fingers – A vintage recipe that earned “Keeper” status decades ago!

Pecan Fingers – A vintage recipe that earned “Keeper” status decades ago!

A few weeks ago, mom cookie pie bars made these for the Schuermann Family. She made them because she knew they were one of Ken and Alice’s favorite. As I took the first bite, I remembered how delicious these treats are and thought to myself 

Mom’s BEST (simple) Cranberry Salad

Mom’s BEST (simple) Cranberry Salad

Mom’s Best and Simple Cranberry Salad! A few handy ingredients and mom’s tips turn this recipe into a tradition!

Giant Chewy Ginger-Spiced Cookies ((The Recipe of the Year))

Giant Chewy Ginger-Spiced Cookies ((The Recipe of the Year))

Yes, this little cookie recipe is indeed the “Recipe of the Year” (RotY). Not this year, but of 1998. In 1998, Better Homes and Gardens declared this cookie to be their RotY in November. At the time this cookie was crowned with such an honor, 

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Ahh, I love the change in seasons! I love the cold, I love gray skies, I love hearing the wind whistle through the trees and I love the possibility of snow!! I am sure many will disagree, but I LOVE it when weather shuts down 

Dear Alice, and a recipe for Orange Candied Walnuts

Dear Alice, and a recipe for Orange Candied Walnuts

Dear Alice, A little bit over four weeks ago we were making plans. Looking through all of your cookbooks and mapping out our treats for Perry Christmas. The bread pudding with almond paste and raspberry sauce has been one we have talked about for years, 

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake ((from a mix — a homemade mix))

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake ((from a mix — a homemade mix))

I am telling you — this on hand homemade bulk cake mix is my new best friend. Not really my BEST friend, but WOW I sure am enjoying it! Have you taken the time to make pre-make this mix yet?? If not, it is not too 

Spiced Buttercream — a simple recipe that changes everything.

Spiced Buttercream — a simple recipe that changes everything.

I am in the middle of making a cake, not just ANY cake  — but a Pumpkin Spiced Cake with Warm Cinnamon Chips. I will be sharing that recipe soon, and when I do I will add the link ((HERE — but I haven’t written 

No-Peek Oven Roasted Merlot & Sweet Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

No-Peek Oven Roasted Merlot & Sweet Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

Why haven’t I done this before?? The flavors are AMAZING (deep and perfect) and it is a meal for the ages! So simple and I am in love with using one pot for the entire meal. The day I made this, I had just less 

It is time for Junk!

It is time for Junk!

If your house looks anything like mine right now, you are probably as ready as I am to rid yourself of the sorted piles bags of candy treats. But, oh how the kiddos love their sweet heaps. Trading, sorting, saving, sorting, trading, sneaking, eating, saving 

Farmer’s Pie: a perfect way to use leftover roasted chicken!

Farmer’s Pie: a perfect way to use leftover roasted chicken!

Seems like it is easy to have leftover chicken, especially when we roast a whole chicken. I love having roasted chicken leftovers because it gives me a leg up ((haha get it?? LEG up?? — I crack myself up. Probably, I am the only one 

Funfetti Birthday Cake with Warm Almond Cream Glaze

Funfetti Birthday Cake with Warm Almond Cream Glaze

Whew, we partied hard for Kade’s 12th birthday!! Three celebrations meant three cakes ((well, store-bought cupcakes once)). I really loved how yummy and simple this pretty funfetti cake was — thanks to using my pre made cake mix ((recipe HERE)).

Oozing Mummy Dog Family in the House!!

Oozing Mummy Dog Family in the House!!

Every year at this time we have a dinner tradition: “Oozing Mummy Dogs”. I have seen plenty of look-alikes floating around television, Pinterest and magazines, but I have never seen the “real dog”. The Oozing Mummy Dog, that is. Now, please don’t burst my bubble and