Light Pumpernickel

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Pum-per-nick-el is such a funny word!

Jack and Sally

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Last weekend Will over-seeded the winter lawn and Jack and Sally came out of hiding!

Homemade Clam and Veggie Chowder

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Cool weather is the perfect time for a steamy bowl of rich clam chowder! But, the truth is, I love chowders even if it is hot outside!

Magical Moments!

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On the back of our 3 acres we have quite a forest of desert broom that is just coming into bloom.

Busy Yard-work Week

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One of the great things about living in central Arizona is that you can have beautiful flowers growing 12 months of the year!

Pumpkin Ice Cream from Your Own Baked Pumpkin!

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It's pumpkin season, so, let's make ice cream!

DIY ~ Lemon Pepper Dry Rub

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Award winning grillers know, if you want spicy depth of flavor when you barbecue ~ Rub it in! Rub it in!

The Worst Job in the House!

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What job in the house makes you cringe when you think about taking it on?

Small Batch ~ Pear Butter

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I purchased a couple pears to make a pear tart, but the pears over-ripened before I had a chance to make my tart. In the past, they would have been tossed out, but I peeled one and the inside was still perfect. I chopped them up, added a little of this, a little of that . . . simmered awhile, and I have, not quite a cup, of very tasty Pear Butter!

Pretzel Rolls ~ for the Ultimate Burger

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There has never been a bun created that can handle a juicy burger, even my homemade ones fall apart . . . that is until I discovered this incredible recipe . . . soft, delicate crumb on the inside . . . golden, chewy and salty on the outside!

Pumpkin Puddin' Cake

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Who doesn't love a pudding cake? Walk through the bakery section of your local grocery store, and you'll see whole pudding cakes in assorted flavors and for those watching their weight . . . they'll even sell you one-half of a pudding cake! They do look tempting! But, as we all know, nothing beats a homemade pudding cake! I have a moist, sweetly spiced, Pumpkin Pudding Cake recipe you're gonna love, and come back to, over and over again!

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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We are finally in the low 90's an have had the central air conditioning off for 3 whole days! Finally time to decorate for Fall and bake up some Pumpkin Spice Muffins!

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder

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I used to cook all my larger roasts in the pressure cooker until I read Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. It appears the jury is still out about what heat under pressure actually does to foods. So, I've decided when I have the time, I will use the Crock Pot, in lieu of my pressure cooker.

Making a Feast out of Nothing . . . Turkey a la King!

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This week I bought a fresh turkey breast at Sprouts on a manager's special. This particular turkey had a piece of the backbone still attached. Such an innocuous bit of turkey, most would have thrown it out!

Kaiser Rolls with an Attitude!!!

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Who doesn't love a beautiful Kaiser Roll?

Making Comfort Food For Will

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On Monday Will was still quite ill and in need of "comfort food".