Baked Goods

A tray of muffins on top of a table.

French Breakfast Puffs

02/27/2016 |

I first made French Breakfast Puffs around 1959 from my Mom’s Betty Crocker Cookbook. I guess that means I have…

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Four small pancakes are in a pan with a spatula.

Arepas ~ Venezuelan Corn Flour Flatbreads

02/13/2015 |

All of us, at one time or another, have had food made from ground corn, be it cornbread, corn tortillas,…

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A loaf of bread with raisins on top.

Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day

03/12/2014 |

I just put my corned beef brisket in the oven and I am so excited to be preparing for our…

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A plate with some biscuits on it

White Chocolate Orange Scones

02/15/2014 |

I have been making this scone recipe since around 1996, as I recall. I don’t remember where the original recipe…

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A close up of three cookies on a pan

Pumpkin Cranberry Scones with Maple Glaze

10/01/2013 |

Today is October 1st. You know what that means, people. The holiday season for 2013 has officially started. Halloween. Thanksgiving.…

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A piece of cake with whipped cream and fruit on top.

Hawaiian Custard Cake with Pineapple Caramel Sauce from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/02/2013 |

I was looking at the schedule for which class I would visit next at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen and Wicky-Wacky Luau just…

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A tray of rolls on top of a wooden table.

Homemade Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns

05/13/2013 |

Grilling Season 2013 is here!! Yea!! I was so happy a couple of weeks ago to clean off my grill…

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A close up of two pieces of bread with cheese

Danish Smørrebrød ~ Herring & Apples on Rye

03/10/2013 |

I am very glad to be back, after not posting for almost two weeks. I was knocked out by a…

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A sandwich with bacon, tomato and cheese on it.

Turkey Bacon Tomato on Cheddar Biscuits

01/26/2013 |

I LOVE LEFTOVERS! All I have to do is heat them up and eat. No cooking. No waiting. It’s like…

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A white plate topped with several biscuits covered in cheese.

Cheddar & Bacon Biscuits

11/29/2012 |

Over the Thanksgiving holiday I was really happy because my son and daughter who live out of state, and my…

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