recipes

Delectable treats make any occasion you are celebrating very special. Putting the time in to ensure the person you are throwing the party for has something sweet they will enjoy lets them know you really care.  Ordering a cake or making it yourself has the same impact - everyone loves to be reme...
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Hello, again! Even though fall will soon be here in Northern Michigan, our garden season is still in full swing and I'm trying to take advantage of it as much as I can before the weather takes a turn. This past weekend I made 10 slowcooker freezer meals to have on hand during this busy fall sea...
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Hi, everyone! Fall is just around the corner here in Northern Michigan. Maybe not this week with the temps predicted to be in the mid-70's but it's coming folks. Soon enough, crisp fall mornings will be here. The leaves have already started to change colors and fall to the ground. It's a subtle chan...
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Hi everyone! With summer finally winding down here in Northern Michigan I am still in baking mode. The temps have been unseasonably cool and it honestly feels like fall right now. I'm hoping it warms up again and I keep hearing that it will, but for now I'm content using our garden fresh zucchini i...
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Hello again, friends! With fall being right around the corner and school starting soon, if it hasn't already for you, we are all pressed for time and making dinner some nights is just an absolute chore. I love to cook, especially from scratch, but sometimes I just don't have the time to cook a meal ...
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Hello, everyone! Last week's easy summer Cherry & Black Bean Salsa Recipe got me thinking about this week's recipe post. My husband keeps bringing home these giant zucchini's his co-workers have growing in their backyard gardens. I think summer has pretty much peaked and we are in the downward ...
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Hi Friends, This is my mother's scone recipe. She has been making them for decades - I remember waking up to the smell of scones when I was a kid. Recipe for Grandma Otto's Almond Scones Ingredients: - 2 cups flour & a bit extra - 1/2 cup sugar & a bit extra - 2 ts...
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With summer quickly starting to wind down I've been trying to cram in as much summer fun and activities as I can. This weekend was the Bayfront Festival here in Petoskey so much of our time was spent enjoying the activities at the Waterfront Park here in town. My husband is a police officer/fire f...
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Hello, again! With summer in full swing I don't know about you but we grill outside several times a week. It's so nice being outside while the weather lasts. I always like to grill large packages of chicken all at once, too get more bang for my time grilling. We then use the grilled chicken the res...
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The grocery stores and farmer's markets in my corner of West Michigan are starting to fill their shelves with baskets of locally grown peaches. They're so pretty with their shades of deep red, orange and yellow. Sweet and juicy, they're a refreshing treat on a warm, mid-summer day. Grilled peaches ...
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