B is for Baking: Cranberry Oatmeal Pecan Bars This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. As soon as Thanksgiving time comes around, I start thinking about all things cranberry. I love the tartness that dried or fresh cranberries can add to a dish. I usually have whole cranberries frozen in the freezer and Continue reading
B is for Baking: October Cookies This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. Ah, October is here! Time for cooler days, pumpkins and gourds, beautiful fall leaves and cookies. Cookies, you ask? Yes, cookies. October cookies to be exact. I have no idea why this recipe is called October cookies, but it is Continue reading
B is for Baking: Blueberry Coffee Cake This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. Because July is the peak of blueberry season here in Michigan, I am sharing a new blueberry recipe each week this month.  I love blueberries and have ever since I was a kid. Speaking of childhood memories, my mom has made a Continue reading
B is for Baking: Blueberry Crisp This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. Because July is the peak of blueberry season here in Michigan, I am sharing a new blueberry recipe each week this month.  I love blueberries and have ever since I was a kid. I eat them by the handful right from Continue reading
B is for Baking: Snow Tunnel Cake This post contains affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. This snow tunnel cake recipe has been a family favorite for many years now.  With my birthday fast approaching, I have been thinking about this cake for the last few weeks.  My mom always makes this for me as my Continue reading
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