Totes Taking Tea

Miss Rosie and Miss Posie ~~~~ went to tea   with a blueberry–peach cake to share,   They sipped on some honey, so glad it was sunny, ~~~~   And could think of no joy to compare.   Miss Rosie said, “Let’s never let this day end, ~~~~   Without sharing with fans near and far,   Oh friendly Posie!…

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Dessert with The Novel Bakers: Forest Feast Gatherings

The Forest Feast Gatherings is filled with easy recipes and simple ideas for entertaining and creating ambience for a party, and includes several menus for party buffet bars, including a Breakfast Taco Bar and a Grilled Cheese Party.  There are also complete menus for different occasions.  The dessert on the Winter Feast menu was so tempting, and I decided it would be easily…

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The Novel Bakers Present: A Forest Feast — Gatherings

~~ now that I have your attention ~~ Yes, the recipe for this deliciousness awaits you when you open the beautifully illustrated, latest addition to The Forest Feast series of cookbooks by Erin Gleeson:  The Forest Feast Gatherings.  I hesitate to even call it a cookbook, for it is more like a book of art, and it is a pleasure…

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Novel Bakers: The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living

Have you ever met a fictional character whom you wished to slap?  ~~ hey, girl, get yourself out of that bed and from under your married-with-children/old enough to be your father boss because you should know by now that this is not going to end well ~~ That’s what I was feeling on page one of the latest Novel Baker’s choice:…

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Happy Birthday America!

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Britain, and two days later, on July 4, 1776, the Congress ratified the document so eloquently written by Thomas Jefferson, at once declaring independence and establishing a new nation: “these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States … And for the support of…

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Eat Dessert First

“Eat dessert first.” This excellent advice comes from the beautiful and multi-talented Jacqueline of Purple Chocolat Home, and is the title of her new cookbook.  I was the lucky winner of a copy and I’ve been enjoying not only dessert but also the other goodies she has collected in it.  I love reading Jacqueline’s blog, where she might take us on…

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Let’s Dish Up an Irish Flag Poke Cake

When I was growing up there was hardly ever a day when there was not a cake in my house, usually chocolate of some variety unless there was a special occasion for something festive.  The cake ALWAYS came from a box mix, baked by me or my sister, and topped by a homemade frosting.  Prepared frostings and the powdered sugar…

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National Bundt Day: Chocolate Zucchini Blossom Cake

It’s National Bundt Day, a wonderful reason to eat cake! And what better way can there be to get a serving of vegetables than by mixing them with chocolate? (a little fall color for happiness) My accidental purchase of Farm Fresh Recipes from the Missing Goat Farm turned out to be quite LUCKY for me as I found several delicious and EASY recipes, and…

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Fun With Fall Veggies: Kale Lasagna

  We have all been busy planting ornamental kale in our outdoor planters and some of us are even thinking of yanking it out already to put in the Christmas evergreens, but I thought I would like to try some in the kitchen! Luckily I found a recipe in this cookbook (which I mistakenly thought we were going to use…

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