Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pink Ribbon Cookies
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Pink Ribbon Cookies

This is actually a post from last year, but I decided to bump it up to the top since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  I’ve noticed it’s currently the #2 recipe searched for on my site, so I thought I’d make it easier for you folks who want to “Think Pink” this month!  Enjoy! Delicious sugar cookies! Before I get to the recipe, let me mention a couple of important women’s issues that are particularly relevant this month. First, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please take the time to visit the Breast Cancer Site . They’re giving away … 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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Perfect Apple Pie
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      Sorry I’m still not posting regularly.  I’ve been preoccupied with an in-vitro cycle that did not end well.  You can read more about it on my other blog if you’re interested. Fall is my favorite season.  I love the crisp, cool mornings, the bright colors on the trees and, of course, going apple picking!  Okay, I confess.  I didn’t actually pick the apples for this pie.  (Unless you count the fact that I picked them out of the bin at the farm stand.)  It was pouring the weekend I wanted to go, but I had just purchased a couple … Continue reading

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