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A Simple Coffee Cake
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A Simple Coffee Cake

      This is a recipe my mom made frequently when I was growing up. It’s from 1949 edition of Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. Since my mom wasn’t yet born in 1949, I’d guess that my grandmother made it for her growing up too. At least, that’s how I like to imagine it. What I love about this recipe is that I can make it at a moments notice. None of the ingredients are fancy. I almost always have everything I need on hand. It also comes together very quickly. You can throw it together in the morning, … Continue Reading →



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Wild Blueberry Waffles
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Wild Blueberry Waffles

      This is a very simple waffle recipe.  I like to make a big batch and freeze the extra waffles.  During the week I’ll pop them in the toaster for a quick breakfast.  I actually prefer my waffles without any butter or syrup, so I can just wrap them in a napkin and eat them on the go. Depending on your waffle iron you’ll probably use about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter per waffle.  As such, your cooking times will vary.  Check the instructions for your waffle iron.  If you lost the instructions, start with the smaller amount for … Continue Reading →



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Banana Bread with Macadamia Nuts
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Banana Bread with Macadamia Nuts

      When my husband and I went to Hawaii, we discovered a few stands selling banana bread by the side of the road. We were told that Julia’s was “the world’s best” banana bread. I always thought of banana bread as something you make to save extra bananas from going in the trash. That was until I tasted the heaven that is Julia’s banana bread. One thing that stood out was the buttery flavor. I always made mine using the recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, which uses oil for the fat. I noticed today that our … Continue Reading →



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Ham Hash
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      I rarely eat a substantial breakfast during the week. I’m too rushed to do more than reheat a frozen waffle (I’ll have that recipe posted soon!) or, in a pinch, grab a granola bar on my way out the door. So, when the weekend comes I like to do something special. If I have leftover ham, this hash is on the menu. It can also be made with corned beef instead of ham, but I can’t stand corned beef. It’s also good if you use bacon. Try to get slab bacon, or at least thick cut. Trim off most … Continue Reading →



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Cinnamon Rolls
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      I had a craving for cinnamon rolls this weekend after talking about them with a friend. I decided I’m make some this Sunday. Well, I couldn’t wait till, so I ended up baking them on Friday night, then warmed them up and iced them on Saturday morning so I could have them for breakfast. I used a recipe from King Arthur Flour, but used their baker’s cinnamon filling instead of just sprinkling cinnamon and sugar on the inside. It’s amazing stuff, and I highly recommend buying some. (No, they don’t pay me to say that. It’s just that good!) … Continue Reading →



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