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This is hands down my favorite cake to make for special occasions. I’ve been making this carrot cake for a few years now and let me tell you, it is Da’ Bomb! Everyone loves this cake and I am frequently asked for the recipe. When I attend a pot luck or awards dinner and need Read More >>
If you’ve been itching to get your canner out, this carrot cake jam recipe is da’ bomb. I made several batches last fall and it was a major hit. Not only is it super easy to make, but this carrot cake jam would make a great hostess gift. Great on toast, as an unusual topping Read More >>
Frieda’s Specialty Produce Company has declared 2013 The Year of Purple, and guess what Frieda’s sent me? Stoke’s purple sweet potatoes! Saweeeeet! Have you ever had a purple sweet potato before? This was my first time and holy canolies people, talk about delicious. Frieda’s actually sent me sent me an entire box of purple specialty goodness and I can’t wait to share Read More >>
Yesterday, Jennifer O left me this comment… “I bought a tiny jar of homemade jam at a local farmer’s market for $9! Yes, expensive but it was Carrot Cake Jam, and the best I’ve ever had (I’m a bit of a jam enthusiast and this one make me swoon). I’ll be paying them another $9 Read More >>
Have you ever grown a really weird carrot and wondered why it looked that way? Me too. Anyone know the answer? ~ Mavis
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