"Blog of the Week" Recognition

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I want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Wanda over at her blog, “Only Cookware Blog” http://www.only-cookware.com/ for her kind recognition of my little blog, by selecting it as “Blog of the Week”…. if you haven’t visited her blog, you really must check it out. So many tips, recipes, and cookware reviews for all {Read More}

An Italian Cream Cake for Blogoversary!

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Well, it’s hard for me to believe that it was just one year ago today that I said hello to all of you beautiful friends in the blogosphere. I have had just a great time meeting new friends and sharing my thoughts on recipes and the beauty of life around us. It’s been simply a {Read More}

A Horse Lovin’ Cat . . . and a Chocolate Cake in the Oven!

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. .I just had to share this . . . I know, I know, it isn’t a recipe! But I’ve got a three layer, triple chocolate cake in the oven to give my husband tomorrow when USC beats Ohio State in order to prevent him from going into depression! He is such a loyal Buckeye {Read More}

Shades of Blue in the Garden! The Rarest Garden Color

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. . I just had to share photos of these extraordinary, beautiful blue flower covered bushes that thrill our eyes from late July until frost. They are called Caryopteris or “Bluebeard”. Plus drought and deer-resistance make them perfect for adding splashes of vivid blue azure color in the rural (and urban) landscapes. The bees and {Read More}

Peach Melba! Raspberry & Peaches’ Perfect Marriage!

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. I know I haven’t posted in over a week, but with school back in session, that’s about the best that I can do until a break comes around (and this weekend is Labor Day!). I have some fresh raspberries to make into a sauce and smother over some fresh peaches and vanilla ice cream {Read More}