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Review: Got Dinner?
My blogging buddy, Susan at The Confident Mom, asked me last week if I’d review her new quick and easy recipe compilation. Hmmm. Let’s see. Someone who solicits my opinion. Requiring me to be opinionated. Opinionacious. Opinionable. I thought about it for four seconds. That’s how long it took me to find the reply button…
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Mom’s Cure Almost Everything Chicken Soup
In case you need a little pick-me-up during cold and flu season, I have permission to share with you my aunt Ann‘s mother’s magic chicken soup recipe. Ann’s mother is Taiwanese (or, as Ann says, “like Jewish, except you know, not”), and Ann details below exactly how to make the soup. Please note that I…
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Bacon and Toffee Cake Mix Cookies
I’ve noticed the bacon craze lately. Probably because I don’t live under a rock. There’s bacon all over the place. It’s on maple donuts and cupcakes. I’ve seen bacon bubbles and bacon soap. There’s even a plush, talking bacon toy. If you don’t believe me and you have a ton of time to waste, just…
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A Lesson in Christmas Baking
Today I learned a valuable lesson in Christmas baking. Namely, it’s never too late! I realize it’s the day after Christmas. I’m a little behind. I’m perpetually a little behind. Somehow, my kids didn’t care that it’s too late. Kids are really good that way. Too late for Christmas baking? Not on their watch. I…