Category Archives: Recipes

I made Semi-Edwardian Orange Rum Cake

Some time ago, I discovered – through the magic of Internet-based television – a British food/history program called Royal Recipes. In the show, journalist Michael Bourke explores recipes that have been prepared for British royals, ranging from the Tudor period … Continue reading

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I made a Yule Log Cake – Buche de Noel!

I mean – come on – it’s adorable! As soon as I figured out that the roll was going to work, the rest was a breeze. Continue reading

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Simple Woodland Santa table for two and Hasselback potatoes

Now as it turns out, Tracey had already heard of Hasselback potatoes – apparently they are kind of a 70’s thing, but they were new to me this Fall and I really like making them. Continue reading

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Baked French Toast

Do you know what the only thing is that I dislike about French Toast? It’s the fact that I, as the cook, am still dipping bread slices and cooking them up while the rest of the family is enjoying their … Continue reading

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Fabulous Peanut Butter Fudge

Quick, easy, amazing… those are the three key ingredients that inspire me to try a recipe. I was digging through the box of clipped recipes that I got from my dear mother-in-law, and came upon this little gem from the … Continue reading

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