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The Best Banana Bread I Ever Ate

My daughter-in-law made this banana bread for us and it was fabulous! It has a hearty flavor and is wonderful with walnuts in it. This is the best banana bread I've ever had and I've eaten a lot of different ones over the years. It's good warm, cold, and even toasted (in a toaster oven) and topped with butter. Yum!!! Freeze this … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Menu for a Large Gathering

Turkey Veggie Tray via Living Locurto We are fortunate to have a big extended family coming for Thanksgiving this year. We'll have many hands to help with the food and to take turns with the babies.  Just thought you might like to see our menu. Items in brown text link to the recipes. Starred items will be made before the big day to keep … [Read more...]

Big Soft Ginger Cookies: Comfort Food Extraordinaire!

Tender Ginger CookiesAm I wrong to be craving soft ginger cookies?  After all, it's my daughter-in-law who is pregnant, not me. Perhaps it's all the election ads, but soft cookies and milk sound so comforting right now. Or with cider?These ginger cookie are hugely popular at All Recipes and are one of the highest rated cookies of any kind … [Read more...]

Artichoke Olive Crostini or Pasta Topping

You know how much I love crostini for entertaining.  It can be inexpensive, but wonderful.  This spread won't be the most inexpensive for crostini, but it will be devoured.  A plus is that you can make this as much as two days ahead of time.  Just keep it in the refrigerator and then allow it to return to room temperature to serve.The great thing … [Read more...]

Easy Make Ahead Easter Brunch

How about an Easter brunch that you don't have to stress over?  Almost all of these items can be made ahead of time & just warmed up in time for serving.   You'll have more time to enjoy your friends and family.  Just keep a list handy of which items you have where so you don't forget to bring something out.  Even if you make just a few of … [Read more...]

Overnight Christmas French Toast with Apples and Cranberries

I've made this recipe for Christmas morning & it is really good.  The apples and dried cranberries make a good flavor combination, and the cranberries are red for Christmas time.  Assemble it the day before & then just put it in the oven on Christmas morning.  It makes the house smell wonderful. Overnight Christmas French Toast In a … [Read more...]

Streamline Prep for Lunches and After-School Snacks

I'm reposting this for the back-to-school season. This woman has a pretty good system for making lunches and snacks for the week. She says it takes her 1 hour total to set up everything for a week, and she's able to make lunches for about $1 each. That's pretty good savings over a school bought lunch.She does buy snack crackers, etc. in … [Read more...]

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