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  • Apricot Almond Pastry

    Apricot Almond Pastry

    Yeast breads are the best. After you master making a basic yeast dough recipe there are endless  possibilities. “Apricot Almond Pastry” is one of those wonderful possibilities. 8-10 cups flour, divided 2 tbsp instant yeast 1/3 cup sugar 4 tsp salt…

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  • Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

    Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

      I have not enjoyed cooking this summer. I’ve lost all motivation to be in my kitchen. I’m blaming the heat. I’m hoping, and I’m sure my husband is hoping too, that my desire to cook returns. In the mean…

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  • Gluten Free Rhubarb Almond Cake

    Gluten Free Rhubarb Almond Cake

    A friend has several very large rhubarb plants.  When she offered some fresh rhubarb we jumped at the opportunity.  We are so excited to have some fresh rhubarb in the house we are having a difficult time deciding what to…

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  • Antique Door Quilt Shelf

    Antique Door Quilt Shelf

    I love antiques and I love quilting. Why not put them together and create beautiful home decor.  Our inspiration came from a shelf we saw at a Flea Market. I might have purchased it but it was the wrong color…

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  • Frozen Birthday Cake

    Frozen Birthday Cake

      My daughter like so many other little girls loves the move Frozen. She can be found most days singing “Let It Go” at the top of her longs while pretending to freeze her brother.  She used to pretend she…

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