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Apple Cider Donuts

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Since I can no longer go trick or treating, this was my version of festive October fun.  I always had homemade costumes as a kid and went as a princess several times.  What would you dress up as? {Gala Apples} {Stayman Winesap} Apple Cider Donuts   Prep time 60 mins Cook time 5 mins Total..read more

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60 Candles

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> Yesterday saw the entire family together to celebrate Daddy’s birthday–a rare moment in time when all of us could come together in a single room and not be in cities, states, or oceans apart.  I’d say it was a smashing success! My Autumn themed dinner party included (from left to right) Roasted Maple Glazed..read more

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Chai Cupcakes

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Tomorrow marks the arrival of Autumn which is my absolute favorite time of the year!  Needless to say, there will be a liberal use of exclamation marks in this post.  Autumn means warm and spicy liquids, toppling over with mounds of whipped cream, flushed cheeks, fuzzy mittens, and a dazzling array of bold foliage on..read more

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Chai Cupcakes

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Tomorrow marks the arrival of Autumn which is my absolute favorite time of the year!  Needless to say, there will be a liberal use of exclamation marks in this post.  Autumn means warm and spicy liquids, toppling over with mounds of whipped cream, flushed cheeks, fuzzy mittens, and a dazzling array of bold foliage on..read more

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Pumpkin Spice Scones

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I go bananas over PUMPKIN!  (can one go pumpkins over pumpkins)?  Hm… Anyways, I can personally contest to a bad scone experience-or a few rather.  It’s not pleasant.  It’s my personal belief that scones should be moist, tender, & soft.  The contrary is seen in a lot of scones, be it coffee shops, bakeries, etc. ..read more

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