Category Archives: Food and all that goes with it!

Pimiento Cheese

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jane

My friend Shirley dropped by the other day – and I gave her the grand tour of the Christmas decorations and the newly redecorated master bathroom. I made some wraps for lunch and also pulled out some of my homemade … Continue reading →

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jane

This is probably the BEST lemon meringue pie I have ever had. Yum scrum 🙂 It’s best served the day it’s made, but you can make the filling in advance, and refrigerate 2 days, then put the pie together.. Filling: … Continue reading →

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Jane’s Potent Punch

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jane

I made this punch years ago for a party during the holidays. I didn’t have all the ingredients the original recipe called for so I improvised.. And yes, it was good. They drained the bowl.. LOL!! Here is my tweak … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie..

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jane

Here is my pecan pie recipe. Note – it’s not “gel-like” as a lot of pies are  – it gets the sweetness from sugar alone.  Most pecan pie recipes call for corn syrup – but not this one.. Pecan Pie: … Continue reading →

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ooh the lemon meringue pie.. ohhhhhhhh myyyyyyy.

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jane

if I wasn’t so darn tired, I’d walk downstairs and get the recipe and post it right now. It was fabulous. Amazing. THE BEST EVER. I promise I shall post it soon. Maybe tomorrow before the decorating fest begins 😉

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Snacks before the big dinner. Pimiento cheese..

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jane

Yum… You can’t beat pimiento cheese for a snacky item before the big Thanksgiving feast. YUM!!!!!!!!!!

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Homemade pimiento cheese..

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jane

I whipped up some pimiento cheese this afternoon, had some with friends tonight, and then tomorrow this will be our appetizer before the BIG dinner! YUM! We all declared it a hit – said it would be good also with … Continue reading →

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Baking powder…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jane

Confession: I am one of those people who actually USE the entire container of baking powder BEFORE it expires. Who knew? Betcha there aren’t many of us out there.

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Visions of the worst Thanksgiving.. What my Thanksgiving feast will *NOT* be…

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Jane

My BFFs ex MIL – boiled her turkey one year.  Yup, you read it right.  BOILED.  OMG.  So rubber turkey is the highlight of a horrible Thanksgiving meal: Boiled turkey (think white rubber and you’re on the right track) canned … Continue reading →

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Muffins.. Pumpkin muffins to be precise.. Fabulous..

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Jane

I highly recommend these for yourself or to bake and give away at the holidays.  They are the BEST!  So moist and good for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert! Recipe: 1 2/3 cup flour 1 tsp baking … Continue reading →

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