We have several family “traditions” around Christmas time, starting with purchasing and decorating our Christmas tree. We’ve always had a live tree and try to get it the week after Thanksgiving. I’ve mentioned before that we’re not from Texas (but we got here as quick as we could) and “winter” is a little different here.…
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Continue ReadingThanks Eggland’s Best for providing the information, coupons, and gift cards for this post and giveaway! It’s Cookie Time! Yes, we’ve been making, eating and sharing A LOT of cookies lately and today, one more… Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting So many different foods are associated with the season and holidays of fall, but one…
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Continue ReadingOatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars are a quick and easy treat for your family and friends….perfect for a party, special dinner dessert or just because. Here at the Carr home there are four seasons…winter, spring, summer and BAKING! We’re officially in the Baking Season right now and I’m going through tons of “baking ingredients”. These Oatmeal…
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Continue ReadingI’m really excited about sharing this Cinnamon Vanilla Poached Pears recipe. Poached Pears may be my new favorite, go-to, fancy-spancy dessert or side dish! I love great tasting food, but beautiful food that tastes great is my absolute favorite! When I first mentioned “poached pears” to my friends and family I got a lot…
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Continue ReadingA couple of weeks ago we welcomed our oldest daughter home from camp, where she spent the summer serving. She loves baking and even though she worked in the camp dining hall, she hadn’t done any cooking all summer. I found this recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake on the Pompeian Olive Oil…