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Pie or Cake?

Pie or Cake?

Boston Cream Pie History No-one knows exactly when the Boston Cream Pie came to be. Or how this delicious confection became know as the Boston Cream Pie. But there are rumors. There are ALWAYS rumors!! According to rumors The Parker House Hotel now known as the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston claims to have served Boston Cream Pies since they opened their doors in 1856. The Parker House Hotel hired French chef Sanzian for the grand opening and he…

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Three Little Pumpkins – Fall Decor Craft

Three Little Pumpkins – Fall Decor Craft

Harvest Pumpkins Autumn and pumpkins go hand in hand. What are fall decorations without pumpkins? Here’s how you can make an easy harvest pumpkin decoration that will look awesome!! Materials Needed – Remove the raffia bow and set aside. Using the 1/3″ brush, paint the base of the pumpkin with the darker shade of orange then paint the upper layer with light orange. Use the round brush to shade edges of the top layer with the darker orange. Let dry….

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They’re Not Muffins, They’re Love!

They’re Not Muffins, They’re Love!

What do you call muffins that melt in your mouth? Muffins that have the wonderful complementary taste of fresh raspberries and white chocolate? You call them Love! These melt in your mouth muffins are a great way to start your day with your morning cup of coffee or tea. They’re also great to serve after dinner when you have a taste for something sweet. This muffin recipe is quick and easy to make. And the best part is they taste…

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Nuts!!! . . . Well Peanuts and Chocolate!

Nuts!!! . . . Well Peanuts and Chocolate!

Today is National Peanut Day! Did you know that there are over 300 practical uses for peanuts? I didn’t either. George Washington Carver discovered that peanuts can be used in shampoo, fuel, dyes and flour. But here’s the sad part. Historians believe that George Washington Carver never tasted a PB & J. Really?! How can anyone go through life without tasting one of the most popular sandwiches? A good peanut butter and jelly sandwich is at the top of my favorites…

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It’s Apple Time!! – Making Applesauce

It’s Apple Time!! – Making Applesauce

Apples, Apples, Apples!! What better way to fix apples than to make applesauce. Unless its apple pie. Or apple butter. Or apple crisp. Or fried apples. Well, okay, you get the idea! But applesauce is one of the yummiest ways.      This year I decided to try making my own applesauce and can it. I’ve canned fruit spread in the past so I have a handle on the basics. Since I don’t have a lot of time to spend preparing what…

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