Recipes

A Collection of Holiday Recipes, Treats. Comfort food…recipes handed down from family and friends. .

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If It Is Monday…It Must Be Celebrate Your Story #176!!!

Hello dear readers…this past week has been a busy one. The Captain and I had several functions to attend as well as the usual Spring maintenance around the house. We try to put down new mulch around all the outdoor plants in the Spring, although in Florida, the time of year is not that important….

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Main dishes | Recipes | Soups/Stews/Sauces

It Is Chicken All Day But Are You Dancing Yet?

My dear readers…Today, it was a bit overcast and just made me think of chicken soup. And I wanted to rotisserie a whole chicken I bought at the market yesterday. So how does one rotisserie a chicken and make chicken soup at the same time? Hang with me here…and just keep dancing. One takes two…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Main dishes | Pies And Cakes | Recipes

If It Is Monday, It Must Be Celebrate Your Story Link Party # 174

Folks, we just returned from the Midwest where I literally froze my “you know what” off. Remember , I told you we were going for the opening game for the Kansas City Royals Baseball Team? First,….. NO, I did not enjoy the game because I was so cold. Second, we did win the game after…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Pies And Cakes | Recipes

Mini Thin Cocoa Cake

Ok…I know you love chocolate cake. So do I. Years ago, I gave all my kids a recipe for Thin Cocoa Cake that my Aunt Dorothy gave to me. I don’t know where she got the recipe for this wonderful chocolate sheet cake, but for over 60 years, my family has enjoyed this recipe. You…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Main dishes | Recipes

Creamed New Potatoes and Fresh Peas

The Captain and I have been so busy the last few days entertaining and serving corned beef and cabbage…I made about 40 pounds of corned beef along with 6 huge cabbages and fed about 40-50 people. Along the way I made a favorite meal-in-one for a quick meal for us in between the main St….

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Appetizers | Confessions - Over the Hedge | Table Settings

Charcuterie Fun For Any Time Of The Year!

Charcuterie boards are fun. If you have a problem pronouncing that word…let me help you: shaar.koo.tr.ree!!! Or you can just say cheeseboard. I love a cheeseboard, so easy to toss together and I have used these appetizer boards at many a potluck. My dear readers, trust me when I tell you there is nothing better…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Main dishes | Recipes | Seasonal | Summer | Table Settings

Spring Raindrops and Sunflowers Tablescape!

Raindrops and Sunflowers! I am seeing more and more signs of Spring, but a very slow ease into it around the country. Here in Florida, we are getting raindrops while the northern states are getting snow. Today I am joining a few of my fellow stylists…as we attempt to bring Spring into a cold weather…

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Beverages | Confessions - Over the Hedge | Recipes | Seasonal | Spring

In The Pink…So To Speak!

Yes, the above photo is sunset on our beaches! I know some of you are still staring at snow, perhaps this will put you in the pink. My dear readers, I have something to share with you…it is a recipe for a tea that will make you sit back and smile. You know I love…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Recipes | Soups/Stews/Sauces

If It Is Monday…It Must Be Celebrate Your Story #169!!

My dear readers…please forgive me for being absent these last few days. I have been busy with a project for church. Every year we have an event we call , Joy in the Journey. It is an 8-3 pm day filled with laughter, inspiration and music. It is a day for women only and a…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | House Tour/Decorating | Recipes | Table Settings | Valentine's Day

If It Is Monday, It Is Celebrate Your Story Link Party # 168

We are doing something a little different on Celebrate Your Story Link Party, starting this week. Chloe, Benita and I have decided to post each of our three favorite posts from the previous week’s link party. In our past link party, we each chose one favorite and posted them all three, plus the most popularly…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Holiday | Main dishes | Pies And Cakes | Recipes | Table Settings | Valentine's Day

If It Is Monday, It Is Celebrate Your Story # 167

Hello dear readers. I have two issues to discuss before we get into the featured posts on Celebrate Your Story link party. #1. The Captain and I went out last night for dinner and then dancing the night away… …..well, we danced to slow golden oldies and help close the place down….at the wee…

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Confessions - Over the Hedge | Pies And Cakes | Recipes

Red Velvet Sweetheart Cake….For Your Sweetheart And You!

My dear friends, I made this cake last year and wanted to bring it out again to show you how easy it was to make. And it is so pretty….and RED! Don’t ya just love the bright red color? Red Velvet Cake is one of the prettiest cakes I know…and this recipe is so moist…

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