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    Peanut Butter & Honey Popcorn

    It is as delicious as it looks and sounds and is super easy!   Scoop some honey and some peanut butter (there is no measuring, just do it) into a pot and heat over a low flame on the stove for a few minutes while your popcorn pops (we love…

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    Mini Quiche Experiment

    While we’re still trying to plan ahead in order to eat healthier during our busy summer days I got the idea to adapt our regular quiche into mini quiches from Snacking in the Kitchen that I found on Pinterest a few weeks ago.  I figured I could make a bunch of different…

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Honey Galette

    First off, these are not our strawberries.  While we are patiently waiting for our first strawberry harvest, we couldn’t resist picking up a few from the store.  This is, however, our rhubarb!  Yay!  Our first real rhubarb harvest!  A whole 12 ounces…3 1/2cups worth…the perfect amount to add a few…

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    Mexican Mocha – DIY

    Tool Lady and I have a problem.  We both love to purchase coffee and tea from the little coffee shop right across the street from us.  We do it a lot, and while it’s wonderful to support local businesses and they’re super nice there and their drinks are amazing, at…

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    Banana-Almond Muffins

    Yesterday morning, while procrastinating about doing homework, I decided to make some muffins for breakfast while everyone else slept.  We had limited supplies and no walnuts or pecans but I really wanted some Banana-Nut Muffins! I did a Google search and found this recipe.  It sounded great, but I was lacking…

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    Hot Chocolate & a Mason Jar Cozy

    Alright, let’s be honest here…can you think of anyone you know who doesn’t like hot chocolate?  Right! So, given our shared love of hot chocolate, I thought I’d share a fun little gift that’s super easy to throw together and that is always met with joy! In layers, add to…

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    Reflections & Preparations

    My dad was born 55 years ago today and is, hands down, the best man I know. He is exactly 20 years and 6 days older than I am and there are no words that can describe how incredibly grateful I am to be his daughter.  Happy Birthday, Dad!!! My…

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    Sweet Potato Banana Butter

    The making of Sweet Potato Banana Butter has become somewhat of a tradition in our house each fall and is absolutely heavenly on freshly baked bread.  This recipe is from the book Simply Homemade Food Gifts and was requested by a friend this year who said, “You are making that butter stuff…