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Vintage Recipe Roundup: 1903 Pound cake (Only 5 ingredients!)
Have you ever wondered where the term “pound cake” originated? I can’t be 100% certain, but I have a feeling it’s due to the ingredients in the old, vintage version of the cake: 1 pound each of flour, butter and sugar. We had this discussion a few weeks ago in my house, after my better…
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I’M TAKING TIME AWAY FROM MY BLOG TO HELP MY FAMILY MOVE. (BUT, I’LL BE BACK!)
My family and I are moving across the country. We will be leaving my current home in Virginia at the end of July, and traveling to Colorado to begin a new chapter of our lives. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to halt blog posts until after we get settled in Colorado. I…
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For my dad- a Musical tribute
Originally posted on Purple Almond Wellness: Born the oldest of 5 children, my dad was the son of a fabulous electrician/plumber and a wonderful, loving and kind mother. My Dad grew up in South Dakota and Minnesota. He graduated as the class salutatorian from high school, before venturing out into the world. His travels took…
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Curried Avocado (Indian Guacamole)
Originally posted on Big Sis Little Dish: We used to have a beautiful potted curry tree in our apartment. We had grown it from a little baby plant that had come from the curry tree that used to belong to my husband’s Indian grandma. The leaves had the most wonderful scent and it was so…
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My Paradise Fruit Company Delivery!
I received a huge shipment of dried and candied fruit curtesy of Paradise Fruit Company . The company contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in receiving a free sample of their product to create a recipe for their blog, with a permanent link to my blog. It sounded fun, so I said sure.…
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I AM DIVERSITY By: Charles Bennafield
Originally posted on Purple Almond Wellness: Today, in place of my normal “Middle-age Memoirs”, I am posting a previous article on cultural diversity. I decided to do this for 2 reasons. First, I am writing an article for the H.U.B., the Hawthorn University Blog, on insomnia, which is due today, and I’m just out of…
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25 Vintage Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make | EatingWell
“Go back in time with these vintage recipes featuring classics your grandma grew up with. Whether you’re looking for an easy appetizer, main dish or dessert, we take a vintage recipe and put a fun, modern twist on it like stuffing chicken salad in avocados or making an everything bagel flavored cheese ball. Recipes like…
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5 Whole Food Breakfasts in 5 Minutes or Less
Originally posted on Purple Almond Wellness: Okay, I know, when you think of whole food, you don’t think of quick, convenient food. Admit it, that’s the excuse we all use. “Making food from scratch takes too much time. It’s easier to throw a Pop Tart in the toaster!” Maybe you’re the type of person who doesn’t…
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How to Make Yeast at Home ⋆ My German Recipes
As I was searching youtube for a DIY vanilla sugar recipe, I stumbled across this youtube channel MY GERMAN RECIPES. I have German ancestry and grew up eating German food, so I was curious about her recipes. On the channel, I saw this video on making your own yeast (NOT SOURDOUGH). I knew I HAD…
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Awesome Blogger Award!!
I had planned on an article about insomnia teas and drinks today. However, when I checked my WordPress account this morning, I was delighted to find I had been nominated by Jyotsna at Artpsycho, for an awesome blogger award! YEAH!! So, I decided to do the award article right away, instead of delaying things as…
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