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  • Grandma Godfrey’s Lemon Pie

    Grandma Godfrey’s Lemon Pie

    My grandmother made great pie.  Our family’s favorite was her Lemon Meringue.  One summer we went to visit my older brother at the school he was attending near Denver, Colorado.  He requested that we bring him one of grandma’s lemon…

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  • Mom’s Knot Rolls

    Mom’s Knot Rolls

    Mom’s Knot Rolls 8-10 cups flour, divided 2 tbsp instant yeast 1/3 cup sugar 4 tsp salt ¾ cup powdered milk 2 ½ cups hot water ½ cup oil 4 eggs, slightly beaten Put dough hook on mixer.  In large…

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  • I Love Spray Paint

    I Love  Spray Paint

    Spray paint has become one of my new best friends. Last summer during our neighborhood yard sale I found a great curio, but the color was that “Blonde” color from the 40’s and 50’s. Not that I have anything against…

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  • Carrot Cookies with Orange Frosting

    Carrot Cookies with Orange Frosting

     “Carrot cookies?” my sweet husband said in that, “okay my wife is nuts” tone. I promise they are good. The sweet flavors from sugar and carrots make a yummy combination. You don’t even realize your eating carrots. Carrot Cookies 1…

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  • Reusable Grocery Bags

    Reusable Grocery Bags

    I would not consider myself a very green person most of the time.  I try to recycle and use reusable things, but I am not always that good at it.  I did succeed at being a cloth diapering mom for…

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