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Twenty-Five Favorite Christmas Cookies and Treats

Christmas is coming.  Are you ready?  Have you done any baking yet?  When you say Christmas first thoughts probably go to the Reason for the Season, a decorated tree and the next thing might be a favorite CHRISTMAS COOKIE.  Today I’m sharing Twenty-Five Favorite Christmas Cookies and Treats.  Pin this for later, many of these…

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BBQ Gravy For Turkey – Delicious Traditional Turkey Gravy Alternative

I saw the idea of BBQ Gravy on a TV Show (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, I think) several years ago and thought how my son would enjoy it as he’s a big sauce guy. Thanksgiving was coming up and thought he would probably like this BBQ Turkey Gravy on his turkey. I was right, he…

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Easy Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Ham – Even Make it in the Crock Pot

This Easy Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Ham is perfect for anytime, but especially for all of the upcoming holidays.  It can even be made in the Crock Pot to free up your oven space.  Don’t worry about the bourbon – the alcohol cooks out, so you just enjoy the flavor.  The Apple Cider adds…

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Cozy Up with These Pumpkin Desserts

Everyone seems to go on pumpkin overload at this time of the year, including desserts.  Cozy Up with These Pumpkin Desserts for a variety of flavors and give your family and guests a choice.   What kind of pumpkin desserts do you serve? I have admitted, I’m not a huge pumpkin fan, but certain items, especially…

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Ghoul-ish Good Times: Spooky & Boozy Halloween Drinks

Get creative with your drinks for this spooky season of Halloween.  Whether it’s for a party, a haunted house for adults, or even around a firepit, add some of these boozy drinks for fun. These can be made more colorful and spookier looking with garnishes.  That time of the year when spooky and boozy drinks…