Growing up bread fell into four categories: store bought white loaves school cafeteria yeast rolls monkey bread popover rolls I’m sure there were exceptions, but these were the four essential bread groups of my youth. Wonder Bread sandwiches still steal my heart. There’s something nostalgic about a white bread, tomato, and mayo sandwich. When I’m feeling sick or blue, peanut…
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St. Lucia Day: A Christmas Tradition
St. Lucia Day: An Easy Family Christmas Tradition Tradition. Family. Food. All key ingredients this time of year as we celebrate the holidays. The word holiday means ‘holy day’ and means to set apart and make special. St. Lucia Day is a day set apart during Advent to honor the patron saint of light. Our family enjoys learning about other cultures and…
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix For a Crowd
This super chocolate-y hot chocolate will bring good cheer to anyone who drops by for a visit. The creamy blend of cocoa and white chocolate says l.o.v.e. in a mug. All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. ~ Charles Schulz Keep this dry mix on your counter in a festive container. When friends…
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How to boil the perfect egg
I know. I know. You probably already know how to hard boil an egg. But, I can’t tell you how many times I get asked for a fool proof method to get the perfect egg — easy to peel with a perfect yellow yolk. We’ll be celebrating Easter soon. While the egg hunt and bunny rabbit won’t take center stage,…
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