Blackberry Lime Popsicles

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I considered alternative names for these popsicles such as Bloody Murder Pops, Don’t Touch Me Pops, Vampire Pops, Get That Out of My House Pops, and Half Naked in the Backyard Pops. I chose the straightforward Blackberry Lime Popsicles…boring, perhaps. But, since sugar and water are the only other ingredients in this creation, it …click to continue Blackberry Lime Popsicles

Apple Brownies

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I’m one of those people that will make a pained expression at the notion of blondies, or non-chocolate brownies, devoted as I am to simple deep chocolate “real” brownies. I’ve never even made a batch of blondies. My understanding is that blondies are not so much non-chocolate brownies as brownies which contain butterscotch instead …click to continue Apple Brownies

Lemon Thyme Glazed Cookies

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Great friends make for great baking. I had in my mind that I was going to make glazed lemon cookies no matter what. While I was dreaming up the recipe and doing research, I happened to try to fit in a little multi-tasking (rarely a good thing while baking, actually). I called my friend, …click to continue Lemon Thyme Glazed Cookies

Thin Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

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So, I’ve been thinking for several weeks about oatmeal lace cookies. You know the ones…they are impossibly thin and crispy, yet full of oats. They are as delicate as lace and I assume that is where the name comes from. I have searched high and low for the perfect rendition and I’m getting the …click to continue Thin Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

Holiday Spiced Pecans

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This is the time of the year when my thoughts turn to the holiday table. I start day-dreaming about spiced snacks, sweets, and dressings. Gravy, mashed sweet potato casseroles…you get my drift. Of course, when I start like this, and test and practice, then by the time the actual meal comes around I am …click to continue Holiday Spiced Pecans