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Unique Tart Worthy of a Crowd


I created a new dessert for my  Thanksgiving gathering. Since it was such a hit – I entered it in the Imperial Sugar Company’s Homemade Holidays Recipe Contest. Instead of a pumpkin pie – I had cans of yams or … Continue reading

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I’m a Winner – A SWEET Reward!!


When I read in September that Dixie Crystals Sugar  /Imperial Sugar was holding the “Most Valuable Tailgate Recipe Contest”and the Winner would take home 2012 Sugar Bowl tickets, I immediately had to put on my thinking cap. My favorite college team’s … Continue reading

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A Much Needed Choco-Bar


Since I’ve been sick, I’ve been eating the right things. Now that I’m on the mend, I wanted something sweet. Something besides fruit. I wanted CHOCOLATE!! I can’t have much with this darned med I’m on, but at least a … Continue reading

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“Nuts” for Coconuts And Cookies


I was looking in the cabinets for something new to create. So, I decided on German Chocolate Cookies made from cake mix. We had some German Chocolate cake mix on hand, coconut and the other ingredients. I started with looking … Continue reading

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A Bar for Your Friends and Family


These oatmeal cranberry cookie bars are scrumptious, full of nuts and a good way to add a little healthy to your diet during the holiday season. Of course, there’s brown sugar AND best of all, a little alcohol added to … Continue reading

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An Alternative Fall Dessert


  My brother Kelly who had French class when we were growing up created crepes when he was in school. Back then, it even made the local paper. Me, on the other hand, had to wait until I was in … Continue reading

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Apples, Walnuts and Caramel, OH MY!


Baked Apples & Walnuts with Caramel Sauce For the past few years, I have tried to perfect this easy recipe. Unfortunately, the more I “perfect” it seems to add more steps and more ingredients. AND, more sugar!! So, I decided … Continue reading

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