Food + Drink
Ricotta Cheesecake
My husband came across this recipe in the May issue of Bon Appetit. It reminded him of a cheese cake that his Italian grandmother used to prepare. The most difficult part of this recipe was finding an 8-inch spring form pan. After an extensive search of the house and three trips to different retail stores,
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
If you are looking for one last item for your baking list this holiday, or need to add one to your list of favorites then stop right here! You don’t need to go any further! You will love these dessert bars forever. These peanut butter and jelly dessert bars are sinfully delicious. Did I mention
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Caramel-Applesauce Cobbler
It’s apple season! Here in the most southern part of the United States our climate is to warm to grow apples, and we miss out on days spent at the apple orchards, picking, walking and enjoying the ambience of an autumn day. However, we do not miss out on the availability, and the tradition of
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Halloween Peanut Butter and Toffee Candy Bark
Trick or Treat? This is one time of year, where I am not an advocate for healthier food options. I will not choose fruit instead of candy. Here is proof. A fast and easy Halloween treat that goblins of all ages can’t resist. Halloween Peanut Butter And Toffee Candy Bark Makes about 2 pounds
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Plum Cobbler
My past Wordless Wednesday was a photo of the plums that were ripening on my trees. The plums are not your grocery store variety. They are small, sweet and perfect for canning or baking. Since I do not know how to can fruits or vegetables properly, I tend to use freezing as my way to
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Mixed-Berry Shortcakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream
This is one of my favorite summer desserts. I cannot resist fresh fruit and biscuit style shortcakes. My husband knows it, and each year he prepares a version of this wonderful berry dessert just for me. Summer berries are abundant right now, stock up, and don’t hesitate to shake-up this recipe by adding a variety