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Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

This recipe is a great way to use up the never-ending supply of zucchini in the summer.  You can bake this bread in regular bread loaf pans or those little foil loaf pans that are perfectly sized...

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Festive Fourth

July begins with a big holiday, gatherings and decorations a'plenty. If you're having a party, or just want to participate in the patriotic fun, head to your local discount store for flags, ribbon, an...

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Grand Ole' Flag

Sandwiched between Memorial Day and Independence Day, Flag Day is sometimes forgotten. This June 14th, give this special day a little extra attention. Brush up on your flag knowledge and serve up some...

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Lovely Zinnias

Originating in Mexico and South America, Zinnias are favorites in gardens here and abroad. These annuals are easy to grow and provide summer-long color in the garden. Members of the Daisy family, the ...

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Deviled Eggs

When life gives you hardboiled eggs, "devil" them! Deviled eggs are always a big hit. Most people like them, but don't take the time to prepare them. Plus they don't know the secret for the ...

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Creative Quiche

"Real Men Don't Eat . . ." is probably what comes to mind when you read or hear the word "quiche". Well, anyone who isn't eating this delectable treat is missing out. Quiche recip...

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Makin' Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pies, a.k.a. Gobs, are made from two chocolaty cake-like cookies, filled with fluffy frosting. They're sweet, freeze well, and are difficult to pass up. Supposedly they originated among the Am...

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Conversation Candy Hearts

Let candy do the talking for you this Valentine's Day. For over one hundred years, lovers have been using conversation hearts to share special messages. With their classic pastel colors and often upda...

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Best Sugar Cookies Ever

Everyone loves these cookies! The secret is using real butter and the addition of almond extract. Many sugar cookie recipes call for lemon zest or vanilla extract, which can be tasty as well, but almo...

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Glass Marble Magnets

Visit any gift shop today and you'll likely see glass marble magnet sets.  These are surprisingly easy to make yourself!  For Christmas 2008, my husband and I made as many as twenty sets to ...

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Sweet Potatoes

So sweet! So versatile! So . . . oddly shaped!?!? They're sweet potatoes. Related to the morning glory rather than to the traditional potato, they may not be much to look at with their skins on, but s...

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Cranberries

Cranberries are one of Nature's many gifts. The plants seem never to die, the gorgeous red fruit can be eaten in many forms, and they provide many health benefits. Traditional with Thanksgiving dinner...

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Rosemary

This fragrant herb has had a long affiliation with Christmas. A perennial in warm climates, rosemary is now popular for the holidays in the form of topiaries and wreaths. Of course, rosemary is popula...

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Savoring Sage

Sage makes its annual appearance in the kitchen as Thanksgiving arrives. Classic stuffing (or dressing ) draws upon this herb for wonderful flavor and aroma. Sage is so much more than the dried herb t...

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Placemat Purse

As seasons change, so do accessories. You may choose to invest in a quality leather handbag for fall and winter, but you can still add some fun to your wardrobe. Make this quick and easy placemat purs...