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Another week is ending – a week with much discussion of lemon bars. Gigi and Debbi tested an old magazine recipe called Double Layer Lemon Bars and found they both did not like the cornmeal. I tested a recipe for vegan lemon bars and thought they’d be perfect for vegans, but not exactly practical …
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I have two recipes for you this evening, and both are spins on the ever-popular lemon square. The first is a vegan lemon square, the second is a modified version of a Family Circle magazine recipe which incorporated cream cheese. First off, the vegan lemon squares. This recipe is from Vegweb and a lot of [...]
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After watching last night’s episode of Top Chef and seeing the contestants squirm at having to deal with American family favorites, I’m almost embarrassed to post this. Ha ha. Just kidding! Frankly, I think (some of) the Elks Lodge diners would thoroughly enjoy it. It’s not a recipe you’d find in …
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A few months ago, Fuzz told me she wanted to have a Night at the Museum themed birthday. For a second, it seemed like a great idea. Then I came to my senses and realized how difficult it would be to get Night at the Museum napkins, plates, and favors. Doing a knock-off theme incorporating [...]
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A pie crust from made from scratch is a beautiful thing, and when done properly it beats store bought crusts hands down. The problem with homemade pie crust is that making it is so intimidating people shy away from making pie altogether. Or maybe it’s just people from a different generation. Most of …
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Yesterday was dark and rainy. Add to that, Fuzz was sick, so we didn’t leave the house. The sun is back, but Fuzz is wiped out so it seems today will be another day of convalescing. To keep busy, I started in on a more time consuming recipe – one that called for ingredients I [...]
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Chunky Maple Apple and Walnut 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 8 tablespoons butter, softened (use salted or use unsalted and add 3/8 tsp. salt) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons no-sugar added applesauce 1 large egg 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon [...]
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There’s a new movie out called Waitress. All I know is it stars Keri Russell as a waitress who makes pies and gives them funny names. The Fort Worth Star Telegram found the premise so amusing that they held their own contest and asked readers to send in pie recipes with dramatic names and …
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