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This afternoon I made a rustic pear tart. Because I have major OCD issues, I had to give extra attention to lining up my pears like spokes on a bicycle wheel. It took me three tries. But besides that part, this was a very simple dessert to make, and I cannot wait to try it. Read More >>
The Handsome Husband came home with a 20 pound box of free rhubarb the last night. His co-worker Farmer Ted had given it to him. Ted knows I’m all into gardening and growing food and thought I’d like to have a box. Yipeee. Now what? What on earth am I supposed to do with 20 Read More >>
If you are planning on serving ham this Easter and have never tried baked pineapple before, you need to try this recipe. My neighbor Girly Girl gave it to be some time ago and I now serve baked pineapple every time we cook a ham. To not serve this dish with a ham dinner would Read More >>
Cut 2 acorn squashes in half. Scoop out the seeds, rinse and pat them dry. Place seeds on a paper towel to dry out (2-3 days). Once the seeds have dried, place them in an airtight container and store in a cool dark place. Do this and you’ll have plenty of seed to grow acorn Read More >>
First of all… You need to find “the perfect” pie crust recipe. My favorite is the one I found in The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook. I’ve been using the recipe for years… and I’ve never been disappointed with it. Not once. I’m a big fan of the “crusty-ness” factor in cookbooks… chances are… Read More >>
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