25 Days of Christmas

Turtles A.K.A. Gophers

Growing up on of our special treats was when mom would make “Turtles”.  Basically, this is caramel and nuts coated in chocolate.  So when I saw these “Gophers” at Savannah Candy Kitchen, I chuckled and […]

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Baked Goods

Pumpkin Bread

Part 2 of my morning has been to make 3 loaves of pumpkin bread.  My whole house now smells like the holidays, with the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger filling the air.  I know it’s only […]

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Baked Goods

Texas Sheet Cake

Growing up this was one of my favorite cakes.  I can still see myself sitting in front of the oven waiting for it to come out.  I fell in love with the moistness of the […]

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Appetizers

Pimento Cheese Spread

Growing up,  mom used to make pimento cheese sandwiches for lunch for us all the time.   My friends were clueless as to what they were.  Growing up in Ohio with a southern mother, aunts, cousins […]

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