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Christmas Cookies

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Have you made your cookies for Santa yet? In case you haven’t, here are my Top 4 Christmas cookies that I make every year. I just completed all batches yesterday. I have been living and breathing butter. And lots of it. After you decide which cookies to make, head on over to Momtastic and check [...]

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Holiday Decadence Made Simple

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Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There’s no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com. Holiday parties are my absolute favorite part of this beautiful season. I love getting together with family and friends to indulge in delicious [...]

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Roasted Butternut Squash Pie

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Perhaps my favorite course of Thanksgiving Dinner is dessert. This became fact when I married Josh and inherited his grandmother’s (Mama) Roasted Butternut Squash Pie recipe. It is to die for. Who doesn’t love roasted winter squash? Especially when it is sweet and smooth with a natural caramel taste? Before making this pie, you will [...]

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4th of July Flag Cake

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone has a fabulous holiday with family and friends. In case you need a last minute recipe here is my easy flag cake recipe! It is yummy and has lots of fresh, healthy fruit on it! Ingredients: 1 box of angel food cake mix (or yellow cake) 1 container [...]

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Rachel is a mom, wine lover and writer....who desperately needs a vacation from her children. She enjoys sharing all things food and wine.

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