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After marinating 2 days it is time

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jane

TIME to go in the grill, that is!

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Amazing pound cake with a vanilla glaze..

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jane

I’ve made this pound cake for years and years, usually in a Bundt pan. Today I decided to “kick it up a notch” by using a pan to bake individual cakes.. delish. DELISH!!! This cake is dense. When I make … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Glaze for pound cake/muffins

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jane

I use a variation of this for my cinnamon rolls, for the pound cake glaze, and as a glaze for other cakes. This specific amount is fine tuned to be the exact amount you will need for the Pound Cake … Continue reading →

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London Broil Marinade Day 2

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jane

Here are pictures of day 2 of the London Broil marinating!

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It is that time of the weekend. Yes it is.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jane

It is Friday night. Margarita time!!

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Making old furniture fun

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jane

We inherited all my MIL’s dining room furniture. Not really my favorite, but it was fine for 10 years. It was walnut and oak, NICE quality furniture, just not my style. So, then we inherited MY parent’s dining room furniture. … Continue reading →

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Easy eggs benedict..

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jane

I started making this recipe years ago for brunches.. *I* prefer my eggs benedict with extra crispy bacon as opposed to canadian bacon. DH prefers the ham. LOL. I cook the bacon in the oven on parchment paper, single layer, … Continue reading →

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Simplest and yummiest London Broil EVAH!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jane

I was scarred for life after eating London Broil at several parties thru the years.. Can we just say TOUGH AS NAILS??? So, I wasn’t sure I wanted to deal with one at home after that, I mean what would … Continue reading →

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Candied Pecan/Walnut Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jane

We gobbled these up – they are so yummy!! Caramelized Pecans 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup pecans (or walnuts) 2 Tbsp brown sugar Melt butter in skillet over low heat. Add pecans and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 … Continue reading →

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What you should do/know when picking a contractor..

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jane

The master bathroom – it is complete. And it was done on time, correctly, with a minimum of fuss (other than we were out of our master bath while it was being worked on). When settling on a contractor, do … Continue reading →

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