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Alaska Earthquake 2018, Were We Prepared?
A recap of our Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Alaska Earthquake. Is anyone ever really prepared for an Earthquake when it hits? We thought we were!
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Clangers
Clangers If you've been following along with my Great British Baking Show Bake-Along, you'll know we've come to the "Forgotten Bakes" Week in the group. Forgotten Bakes is the week that sparked the idea for the Bake-Along! I watched as the bakers made their "Clangers"...
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Pizza Margherita with American Measurements
This recipe for Pizza Margherita with American Measurements makes a simple pizza. Fresh crust, easy sauce, sparse toppings make it a perfect little pizza.
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Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup
Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup! Yes, it can be done, it should be done. Kick that old corn syrup filled pie to the curb and try an Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie.
read moreFriday Frenzy November 16 2018
The Friday Frenzy, a link party for the best food and craft posts, new or old on the internet. Join us, say hi to our linkers, and leave a link of your own!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars Here I am again with one more portable dessert in a jar, Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars! Pumpkin Cake Jars, Mint Cheesecake Jars, and Mocha Cheesecake Jars are just a few of our family's favorites desserts in jars. And now we've got seasonal Pumpkin...
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Steamed Pumpkin Pudding with Vanilla Hard Sauce
Looking to change up your regular old pumpkin pie routine? Why not try making an old-fashioned Steamed Pumpkin Pudding with Vanilla Hard Sauce?
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Enumclaw to Union Gap
Day 2 of the PNW Foodie Road Trip started with farms in Enumclaw, continued on through Chinook Pass and finished in Union Gap Washington.
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Orange Cinnamon Millionaire Bars
Orange Cinnamon Millionaire Bars, a perfect mix of orange shortbread, cinnamon caramel, and a thin layer of chocolate on top, three distinct flavors making one perfect cookie.
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Beef and Bean Wet Burritos
These Beef and Bean Wet Burritos have been a LONG time in the making. By that I mean it took me a long time to figure out I wanted to make them. Don’t wait!
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Recipe Round Up November 2018
Time for the Recipe Round Up a blog post dedicated to Meal Planning help for November 2018. Plus as usual, we always have a giveaway!
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Halloween Doughnut Hole Eyeballs
These quick and easy to make Halloween Doughnut Hole Eyeballs make for some of the best Halloween Dessert or Halloween Party Food, creepy and tasty!
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Paul Hollywood’s Cottage Loaf with American Measurements
I’m hosting a Great British Baking Show Bake-Along. Here’s Paul Hollywood’s Cottage Loaf with American Measurements for Week 3, Bread Week!
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Green Monster Chocolate Fruit Clusters
Halloween is the time for sugary sweet snacks but I have something else for kids. These Green Monster Chocolate Fruit Clusters are very simply made yet taste amazing.
read moreWhat to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise
So you’re planning An Alaskan Cruise, good for you! I’ve written a few other posts about what to pack/not pack for an Alaskan vacation, but I’ve never touched on the subject of what to pack for an Alaskan Cruise, UNTIL NOW. As a lifelong Alaskan, I feel confident about sharing my packing lists for Alaskan travelers.
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Mocha Cheesecake Jars
I love to make baked goods in jars, like my Pumpkin Cake Jars, Mint Cheesecake Jars and now Mocha Cheesecake Jars. They’re SO easy to take along for desserts in lunches, they don’t end up crushed and mangled, they travel really well. ANd I think the 1/2 pint wide mouth jars make the perfect size lunch dessert. Make these Mocha Cheesecake jars for lunches this week, your people will thank you!
read moreChoctoberfest 2018
It’s CHOCTOBERFEST! am joining forces with over 100 other bloggers from around the world to post delicious chocolate recipes all week long. Plus we have PRIZES!
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Easy Instant Pot Short Ribs
Easy Instant Pot Short Ribs Short ribs are so tasty and juicy if you do them right. Doing them right used to include a quick brown up and then a long slow braise in the oven to make them tender and perfect. I do enjoy that method, but sometimes you forget to make...
read moreHalloween Party Idea-Vampire Doughnuts
I’ve been making these Vampire Doughnuts for a couple of years now. I saw them online somewhere and figured out how to go about it making them. If you’re looking for Halloween party ideas that kids can make and eat Vampire Doughnuts are it.
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Halloween Recipe Round-Up October Meal Planning
Halloween Recipe Round-Up and Giveaway–Come take a look at our FAB Halloween inspired meal plan. Plus we’ve got a lovely set of fall baking pans to giveaway!
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Mini Apple Pies
These Mini Apple Pies are the best way to eat apple pie, in my opinion anyway. What’s not to love? They’re portable, taste amazing and they’re cute as heck. If you have a lot of apples on hand, hello U-Pick farms, you might want to try another fun apple pie recipe.
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Great British Baking Show Bake-Along
Join bakers from around the world in baking up 10 weeks of excitement and fun, yes I’m talking about the Great British Baking Show. And you’re invited to join the Great British Bake Along.
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National Hunting and Fishing Day
I love the fact that National Hunting and Fishing Day comes right in the middle of the fall hunting season in Alaska. In Alaska, we’re still big into hunting for our food. We’ve got caribou season, bear season PLUS waterfowl too!
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How to Clean Window Screens
This year I tried something new when I cleaned my screens, and it made all the difference in how quickly my screens got clean. I didn’t use any fancy tools or cleaner; I used a product I already owned. It made cleaning them so much quicker and easier. Do this ONE Simple Thing BEFORE Cleaning Your Window Screens.
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Quick and Easy Party Tips for Your Next Shindig
I love a good party, and what I love even more is throwing a good party. For me it’s all about having friends over, making fabulous food, sharing new recipes with them, and visiting for hours. Sometimes I don’t have hours to spend on party prep, then my Quick and Easy Party Tips come to the rescue!
read more10 Reasons to Visit Alaska in September
10 Reasons to Visit Alaska in September. My secret is out, I think September is the best month to visit Alaska!
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Instant Pot Duo Giveaway X3
Instant Pot Duo Giveaway X3! Yes, I wrote that my friends, we’re giving away THREE Instant Pots. THREE of them, to THREE lucky winners. Will you get entered to win one of them? Better do it quick!
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Zucchini Bread with Cheesecake Swirl
GIVE ME ALL THE Cheesecake Swirl! This nicely spiced Zucchini Bread has a big fat ribbon of Cheesecake right through the middle of it.
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September Recipe Round-Up and Giveaway
Recipe Round-Up Meal Planning for September plus win a Target gift card!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Looking for a new tasty meatloaf recipe that everyone can agree on? Try this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf and you won’t have any complaints about dinner tonight!
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