For the past 8 weeks, I have been getting up faithfully at LEAST 4 days of the week and going to the gym. But inevitably, I end up missing a day sometimes. So, Mr. Wonderful and I have been meeting our friends Dale and Joy at the gym on Saturdays…and then we reward ourselves with…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up, my Mom used to make Waldorf Salad. I remember how the creamy coolness of the mayonnaise-based dressing was mixed all around crisp apple bites, crunchy walnuts and sweet juicy grapes. Mom always put baby marshmallows in her salad and the kid in me loved those little treats. Recently, however, I have been trying…
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Continue ReadingI think that Andy Williams song has it wrong… I honestly don’t think Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year”. I think fall is …and Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s the weather…the brightly colored leaves, the cool crisp air that lends to tucking under a quilt. Maybe it’s the food…I just love autumn harvest…butternut and…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Fall! And these Candy Corn Popcorn Balls are the easiest and cutest fall treats to make for the kids at Halloween or just any ol’ day! I’ve been a bit intimidated by the whole popcorn ball thing in the past due to having to use a candy thermometer and all. But these are…
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Continue ReadingHere’s an old familiar recipe favorite changed up a bit for Fall. Puppy Chow! If you haven’t had Puppy Chow, well my kids would say you haven’t lived. They can eat this stuff anytime, anyplace with a huge smile on their face. And it always looks like it’s snowed in the kitchen when they’re done…
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Continue ReadingYou may remember my post on Rollo Pecan Pretzel Treats the college girls taught me how to make. This recipe is but a variation, although a super cute one for Fall/Halloween Pretzel Bites! Line a cookie/baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil or use a Silpat if you choose. Lay out 48 pretzels. I used…
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Continue ReadingI love chocolate dipped pretzels or anything else that combines sweet and salty. In my grown-up tastes, things have been leaning towards “salty” and I knew when I heard the phrase “salted caramel” I would adore it or anything it was associated with. And honestly, it’s relatively simple and requires very few ingredients. I whipped…
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Continue ReadingToday I am participating in the Food Network Fall Fest virtual field trip! Join me as we all serve up some delicious recipes including pumpkin! Scroll to the end of the post to see me make this recipe on my Rise & Shine TV segment! Try a few more of my pumpkin recipes – Pumpkin…