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Sweet

5 Jun

Raspberry Peach Scones

Scones are probably my favorite breakfast. But scones can also be really really dry. And therefore not my favorite…at all. But if you get a delicious, flaky scone, filled with fruit or just humid and flaky and delicious…yum! They are the best! Especially with a coffee and a friend. They are also a beautiful breakfast […]

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20 May

The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

This is our absolute favorite cookie recipe! It is easy, keeps perfect edges without spreading and it delicious!! Recipe: 1 cup butter (room temperature) 1 cup Granulated Sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt No need to refridgerate! Roll out […]

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14 Mar

Strawberry Shortcake

Tomorrow is Father’s day here in Italy. We love our Daddy! The Daddy of my three kiddos. He is an amazing father, kind, generous, attentive, perseverant, loving, faithful and Godly. I am so thankful for who he is in my kiddos lives! He is a great example of our heavenly Father. My husband’s favorite dessert […]

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16 Jan

Coffee Cake

This coffee cake gives me all the feels. . .it reminds me of Christmas morning, and Mother’s day and so many other special occasions we celebrated growing up when this would be the star of the show- the best part of brunch! It is humid, fluffy and packed with flavor. It is a fool proof […]

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16 Dec

Snowman White Hot Chocolate

My daughter’s favorite winter treat is white hot chocolate! She definitely prefers it over classic hot chocolate. It is a fun treat and a nice change to the classic drink. Give it a try over your holidays. It is even more fun if you turn it into an adorable snowman! To make your own Snowman […]

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15 Dec

Easy Oreo Snowmen Cookies

These adorable Oreo snowmen cookies are super easy to make, cute as a button and tasty too! You will only need a few simple ingredients: White melting chocolate Oreo cookies (I used original, but you can use your favorite flavor). Sprinkles, candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, M&Ms, etc to decorate your Oreos! Begin by melting […]

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14 Dec

Christmas Toffee Crunch

Do you have a food that reminds you of Christmas?! I remember going to the Mall at Christmas time to visit Santa, see the lights, do Christmas shopping, and see the decorations. It was one of the ways that I knew the Christmas season had officially arrived. I loved all the decorations and lights. The […]

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12 Dec

Nutella Hot Chocolate

To make your own reindeer hot chocolate you will need: 2 cups of milk Saucepan 4 tablespoons of Nutella Nutella whipped cream Melting chocolate (I used dark, but milk is fine). 4 Mini Chocolate chips for eyes White melting chocolate Red sugar crystal sprinkles Begin by making your antlers and reindeer nose. Melt your chocolates […]

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3 Dec

Easy Holiday Dessert

Do you like the Holiday season? I love it! I absolutely love Christmas lights, and all the color on decorated windows and trees. It can, however, be pretty overwhelming. My kids all play an instrument. So often we have Christmas concerts, sports games, school plays and church events which all pile up within a two […]

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24 Nov

Mom’s Famous Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups All purpose Flour 7/8 cups Shortening 1/4 tsp Salt 5/6 tablespoons Water Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, one half at a time, using a pastry cutter or a fork or clean hands. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form into a ball. Roll out half of the dough […]

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