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Christmas Wassail

Christmas Wassail 5 apples 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup port 4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup 4 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 Lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all … Continue reading

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Creamy Chilled Clam Dip

I don’t really make many appetizers on Thanksgiving — whats the point with all the amazing food that is served?  But back in the “married” days, the ex’s family would pretty much eat from sunup, to sundown. Everything you can … Continue reading

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The Best Sugar Cookies

This is my Grams recipe for sugar cookies — these melt in your mouth and are just wonderful.  I would not use these for icing/decorating style cookies – there are other recipes better suited for decorating — this contains too … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!!!

      If I were having a party tonight, these drinks are what I would serve.  They look festive, and taste so good.   Green Apple Martini Cinnamon and sugar 2.5 Ounces vodka2.5 Ounces sour apple schnapps2.5 Ounces lemonade2.5 … Continue reading

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Crunchy Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Bars

There really is such a thing as heaven in your mouth, and when you taste these, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I always make these around the holidays, and this year will be no different.  This time I’ll take … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge 3 Cups Sugar 3/4 Cup Butter 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk 1 Cup Peanut Butter (Crunchy is optional) 10 Oz Marshmallow Cream 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Grease an 8×8 baking dish In a large mixing bowl, put peanut butter, … Continue reading

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