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Apple Wontons with Caramel Sauce

3. October 2008

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Apple Wontons with Caramel Sauce

Caramel apples are one of my favorite treats.  But, speaking as someone who wore braces for 9 years (let’s just say my nickname was Snaggletooth and leave it at that), I didn’t get to enjoy the caramel apple much during my childhood.  You haven’t really lived until you’ve tried prying caramel out of metal braces.  [...]

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BOO! White Chocolate Pretzel ghosties for little monsters

26. September 2008

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BOO!  White Chocolate Pretzel ghosties for little monsters

You know how you see these holiday specials that show how to make treats for Halloween but they show it to you the DAY before Halloween (I'm not mentioning names...MARTHA!).  Well, how is THAT supposed to help me?  Unlike you (MARTHA!) I don't have 30 yards of muslin, 2 pounds of fresh truffles and a container of edible gold dust in my closet unlike some insanely rich entertaining guru who has a full time staff, show and a magazine but shall remain nameless.

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Amish Snickerdoodles - Frugal cookie, funny name

23. July 2008

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Amish Snickerdoodles - Frugal cookie, funny name

The Amish were green before green was hip. They reuse, recycle and make do.  Simplicity is a way of life.  So with today's economy, I'm reaching back into the recipes my Amish neighbors taught me.   From Shoofly pie to Soda Cracker Pudding,  Homemade Egg Noodles to Half Moon Pie, Amish recipes are simple, frugal and delish!

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Frozen Lime Mint Cakes will cool you right off

16. July 2008

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Frozen Lime Mint Cakes will cool you right off

If you're looking for the perfect thing to cool you off in the dog days of summer, look no further!

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Smores on a Pocky: Have your stick and eat it too

12. July 2008

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Smores on a Pocky:  Have your stick and eat it too

Americans love any food on a stick. Corn dogs, popsicles, fried cheese, cheesecake, you name it, we put it on a stick so it can be sold at a county fair. The only problem with food on a stick is disposing of the stick. Until now. A Pocky is a cookie, but technically a “candy covered [...]

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Cinnamon Sugar Wontons

1. June 2008

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Cinnamon Sugar Wontons

Y’all remember this post? The one where I dedicate this blog to healthier recipes my family will actually eat? Well, it seems that my sugar-loving children are the ones reading this blog. See, I love blogging but food costs a lot of money these days so when my blog makes money to pay [...]

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Peanut Butter Popcorn is sweet, salty goodness

22. May 2008

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Peanut Butter Popcorn is sweet, salty goodness

You will not be able to stop eating it, you know that right?

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Coconut Almond Macaroons make you feel nutty

9. May 2008

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Coconut Almond Macaroons make you feel nutty

Mmmmm.  Coconut.

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