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Gracious Living ~ Spirit of GivingConcettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626605186738061967noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041493010709315244.post-43171009692365843252012-02-16T13:56:00.002-05:002012-02-16T13:59:48.005-05:00Maple Monkey Bread Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>chewy...gooey...sugary...cinnamony...</em>YUMMY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">If you love the famous Monkey Bread ~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">then you will flip for this mini version.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Make some today - your family will thank you!!</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 12-ounce can refridgerated biscuits</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2/3 c white sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 c butter</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put cupcake liners in 12 muffin cups.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In a small pot, melt butter, cinnamon and brown sugar until bubbly.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Combine maple syrup and melted butter in a small bowl.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In another small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon and pecans.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Cut each biscuit in 4 pieces and roll into little balls.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Dip each piece in butter and then roll in sugar.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place 4-5 pieces in each muffin cup.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Drizzle the tops with bubbly butter sauce.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">and fill </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;">with your favorite jam or preserves. </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Roll-out pie crust and cut with desired shape or in the traditional rectangle.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Place 1 T preserves in the center of one little pie top with matching crust.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Seal the edges with a fork. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bake @ 400 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Mix 1 cup confectioner's sugar with 1 T of milk at a time</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> until the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">consistency of a drizzle - add 1 t vanilla.</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>Dearest Bloggy Family,</strong></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>It has been quite some time since I have last posted - </strong></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>many things have happened in our lives.</strong></span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>On October 7, 2011 my beloved mama went to be with the Lord.</strong></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>We were all with her night and day in the hosptial.</strong></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>She has always been a fighter and she always lived her life </strong></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;"><strong>to the fullest - she was more than a conqueoror in all situations.</strong></span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today is my mom's birthday - she would have been 65.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">She was the most incredible person I have ever known - and</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> the more time passes </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">the more I miss her and long for just </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">one more day to hear her voice or to hug her.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Beautiful Mama!</span></div>
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<em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqk8lxLWxkigfwEdV2qmC66wk_bV-6_brZj1CD-KcRdcXrACgnO9NfFPLCqmDLxoG6_GjBErGSBbt2o_bxB0ocKqDGoye6PX-DoWC3T9oWo_0QPDDfVMSneT0ZO5i3gh5r1RkOfAM7jbqP/s1600/Picture+429.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542007937458380274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqk8lxLWxkigfwEdV2qmC66wk_bV-6_brZj1CD-KcRdcXrACgnO9NfFPLCqmDLxoG6_GjBErGSBbt2o_bxB0ocKqDGoye6PX-DoWC3T9oWo_0QPDDfVMSneT0ZO5i3gh5r1RkOfAM7jbqP/s640/Picture+429.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Dearest Blogging Friends,</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em>At this time I am at my mother's bedside in the hospital.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>It has almost been a week. My whole family is here believing for a miracle.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>My mom has been very ill and we are all standing full of faith for her recovery.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">~*~</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">In Christ all the treasures of wisdom</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">and knowledge are safely kept.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">Colossians 2:3</span></em></strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeepElt1SGvYEoJPYGdE1yo_YyAAXX5V23RbFxLE23Y_ot1rvD_YvG0Q_7f6X09n_oqgndJ4GzGqkb1L2xuKuh5XRuropHjOqCWBimm976RgHx2Aw4MLzzTkv5gdlNJ9LgaFlpwxASsEUx/s1600/Picture+514.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542007929658119842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeepElt1SGvYEoJPYGdE1yo_YyAAXX5V23RbFxLE23Y_ot1rvD_YvG0Q_7f6X09n_oqgndJ4GzGqkb1L2xuKuh5XRuropHjOqCWBimm976RgHx2Aw4MLzzTkv5gdlNJ9LgaFlpwxASsEUx/s640/Picture+514.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;"> <span style="font-size: small;">We are praying specifically that every root of sickness</span></span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em>will be revealed and that the evidence of her healing will come quickly!</em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">~*~</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">and establish you in </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">every good word and work.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">II Thessalonians 2:16-17</span></em></strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_AH3f0UKIWTNmPH3GiwbCZraQSD0Bced_YqXbLEnrDVzjNrzCxDwGAwSQDzfysX-SDuvYc1PMQj4yCTxNSn4WDJpK7cjJ6TZJwnlS-fVt0uRZ16syI68o3iCY3xDbpCSwDMUB9Cr1Rue/s1600/Picture+515.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542007911373732194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_AH3f0UKIWTNmPH3GiwbCZraQSD0Bced_YqXbLEnrDVzjNrzCxDwGAwSQDzfysX-SDuvYc1PMQj4yCTxNSn4WDJpK7cjJ6TZJwnlS-fVt0uRZ16syI68o3iCY3xDbpCSwDMUB9Cr1Rue/s640/Picture+515.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><strong><em> I say this because I know what I am planning </em></strong><strong><em>for you, says the Lord. </em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>I have good plans for you, </em></strong><strong><em>not plans hurt you. </em></strong><strong><em>I will give you hope and a good future.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Jeremiah 29:11</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>~*~</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>The future for my mom is in the palm of God's hand. He loves her an our family</em></strong><br />
<strong><em> and only goodness and mercy shall follow </em></strong><strong><em>us all the days of our lives!</em></strong></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi6WKvGAgfR4RdVbnvDgQpGAhymwbAfTLYNGimt7MO2f6J_LkgG615Uu_dJ60SqyCcuiekqhOu3utd9d0HC_N9i4PGXIYErk8wu1VpVOVJTc70UG-5pbEr_ZWHLvT29idBcbGWbgd4cHP/s1600/Picture+516.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542007895591184370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi6WKvGAgfR4RdVbnvDgQpGAhymwbAfTLYNGimt7MO2f6J_LkgG615Uu_dJ60SqyCcuiekqhOu3utd9d0HC_N9i4PGXIYErk8wu1VpVOVJTc70UG-5pbEr_ZWHLvT29idBcbGWbgd4cHP/s640/Picture+516.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;"> We know that all things work together for good </span></strong></em><em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">to those who </span></strong></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">love God, </span></strong></em><em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">to those who are called </span></strong></em><em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">according to His purpose.</span></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Romans 8:28</span></strong></em><br />
<strong><em>~*~</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>This is our testimony! No matter what it seems to be we know that our God is good</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>all the time - He is faithful and just - He is a promise maker and a promise keeper!</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I do not know when I will be back to blogging - but I will be visiting all my favorite sites</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>and leaving comments whenever I get some moments to do so. <br />Please keep us in your prayers.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Love,</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Concetta</em></strong></div>Concettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626605186738061967noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041493010709315244.post-6086726685596109592011-09-26T07:05:00.009-04:002011-10-01T13:45:03.235-04:00Secret Recipe Club ~ M & M Candy Pudding Cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcHIL2KXVQTRADG2jXRu5U-8Ot9pBOz4dU-daWyxMKRALGLFZAUffuqqnYKkLDpzzSChqR7UPlY8wghJPs8qYV_m7SusIOT1QOGNMdFvDGwbtPwO9EtqAPiJQ22YdzNi-1lLNpY5OFDrgl/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcHIL2KXVQTRADG2jXRu5U-8Ot9pBOz4dU-daWyxMKRALGLFZAUffuqqnYKkLDpzzSChqR7UPlY8wghJPs8qYV_m7SusIOT1QOGNMdFvDGwbtPwO9EtqAPiJQ22YdzNi-1lLNpY5OFDrgl/s640/3.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love participating is this fun blog hop!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every month you are assigned to feature a recipe from someone else's blog.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;">It is a great way to meet new friends and explore some magnificent places!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Thank you <span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Amanda</span> @ <a href="http://amandascookin.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Amanda's Cookin</span></a> for this fabulous club!</span></strong> </div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We all keep our <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">secret </span>until the big reveal day - <span style="color: #45818e;">TODAY</span> - </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and then we all post our dishes at the same time.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>This month I was assigned to <a href="http://www.bigbearswife.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Big Bear's Wife</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <strong>hosted by Angie.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I have been a huge fan of her site and recipes for quite a while </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>so I was thrilled to choose something from her<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"> collection</span>!</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Her recipes are <span style="font-size: large;">amazing</span> so it was a </em></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>difficult task </em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I made a version of her <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookie</span>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>She makes delicious homemade chocolate chips - </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>but I added <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-large;">M & M candies</span> to this batch.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>You can find her original recipe <a href="http://www.bigbearswife.com/2011/04/pudding-chocolate-chip-cookies-take-two.html"><span style="color: black;">HERE!</span></a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c butter, soft</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3/4 c brown sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/4 c white sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 pkg. (3-4 oz.) cheesecake instant pudding mix </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 large eggs</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 t vanilla </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 1/4 c flour</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 t baking soda</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 t salt</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Preheat your oven to 350F</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Beat together the butter and both sugars until creamy.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Add in eggs, & vanilla extract. </em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Whisk together all of the dry ingredients: </em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>flour, baking soda, and salt and pudding mix.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients </em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>with the mixer running until combined.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Gently stir in M & M candy by hand.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Drop rounded 1" scoop of dough onto baking sheet.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Bake for 10-12 minutes. </em></strong></span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Hawaiian Luau was hosted by Rick & Carol</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Carol took care with every detail of our<span style="color: cyan;"> <span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">L</span><span style="font-size: large;">u<span style="color: lime;">a</span>u</span></span>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Our night began by a greeting at the door and a </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">lei</span> placed around our necks - </strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">perfect</span><strong>!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>The table took our breath away with the most amazing</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>scattered seashells, flowers and <span style="color: #3d85c6;">eye-popping</span> place settings.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>compliments of: Chris & Mary Ann</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>A delicious blend of Juicy Juice Fruit Punch, Ginger Ale </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>and Tropical Sherbet then garnished with fresh orange slices.</strong></span></div>
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<strong>Mary Ann served our </strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">beverage</span><strong> in these adorable floral glasses</strong></div>
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<strong>with jumbo<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> paper umbrellas</span>!</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: lime;">Go</span> <span style="color: cyan;">Nuts</span> <span style="color: magenta;">For</span> <span style="color: #f1c232;">Banana </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bread</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>compliments of: Fred & Tanya</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3 ripe bananas </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 eggs</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c light brown sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3/4 c vegetable oil</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 c sour cream </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3/4 t ground cinnamon</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 t baking soda </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 t baking powder</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 t vanilla</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 t salt</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3/4 c chopped walnut pieces </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 3/4 c all purpose flour</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Preheat oven to 350F, lightly grease 6x9 loaf pan with shortening or butter.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and sour cream whisk smooth.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Add the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, salt, bananas </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> and walnuts to the egg mixture and whisk to combine well. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Add flour and stir pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake about 1hr 10 min.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>compliments of: Gordon & Teresa</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 8 oz. Cream Cheese, soft</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/3 c Mayo</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/3 c Salad Dressing</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 can (20 oz.) Pineapple Tidbits</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1-1/2 c Seedless Red Grapes, halved</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 lbs. Chicken Breasts, grilled & cubed</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Mix in mayo and salad dressing with 6 T pineapple juice.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Stir in pineapple, grapes and chicken until evenly coated.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 can (14 oz.) Crushed Pineapple</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3/4 c Sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 C Water</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 sm. pkg. Lemon Jello</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c Celery, finely chopped</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c Carrots, finely chopped</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c Pecans, finely chopped</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 (16 oz.) Whipped Topping</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place pineapple, sugar and water in a pan and bring to a boil.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Add the lemon jello and stir until dissolved. Cool. Beat in cream cheese.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Pour into a 9x13" pan. Chill overnight.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Cut into squares and serve on a lettuce leaf.</em></span></div>
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<strong>of<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> saucy</span> baked navy beans.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Marinate pork tenderloins in</strong> <strong>Old Dutch Sweet & Sour Dressing.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Grill until juicy and tender.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 (32 oz.) Ketchup</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 can (2 c) Crushed Pineapple</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 lg. can Frozen Orange Juice</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 c Brown Sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1 sm. bottle A1 Sauce</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Simmer 15 minutes.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Remove from head and stir in steak sauce.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3 c Navy Beans</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>9 c Water</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>3 t Salt</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 c Onion, chopped</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/2 lb. Salt Pork, cubed</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/4 c Molasses</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>1/4 c Brown Sugar</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>2 t Dry Mustard</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Wash and pick over beans. Place in cooker. Add water, salt, onion & pork. Mix well. Cook on low for 13-15 hours, until beans are tender.</em></span></div>
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<strong>One of the<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> highlights</span> of the month is getting together</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>One</strong> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: black;">H</span>ot <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>H</strong></span>awaiian <span style="background-color: #cc0000;">H</span>usband<strong>!</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>wearing black shorts with the words</strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">"Mele Kalikimaka "</span><strong> all over them.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>It means "Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian. That counts.</strong></span></div>
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<strong>I will be linking to my favorite parties after I return </strong></div>
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<strong>from my 10-day blogging break.</strong></div>Concettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626605186738061967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041493010709315244.post-20288069054129048472011-09-09T16:36:00.002-04:002011-10-01T13:50:03.734-04:00Fresh Strawberry Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>strawberries</strong></span>...but my son truly is the lover of these berries!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is difficult to even make strawberry recipes because he plows through them so fast!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>I decided I would made a <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">sweet strawberry bread</span> for my son to enjoy.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>In my recipe collection I already have a lovely and quick one for Strawberry Bread </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>from Southern Plate, but I wanted to try something <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">new</span>. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>I found the most <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">delectable</span> and sweet bread over at <a href="http://reluctantentertainer.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">The Reluctant Entertainer</span></a>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>This blog is packed full of all kinds of scrumptious recipes to try!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">homemade</span> <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">macaroni & cheese</span>...I love it!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">challenge</span> was to find the<strong> <span style="color: #38761d;">ultimate</span></strong> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>macaroni & cheese</strong></span><span style="color: #f1c232;"> </span>recipe on another person's blog. I hopped on over to the<strong> incredible</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I adapted the original recipe found </span><a href="http://framed-mylifeonepictureatatime.blogspot.com/2010/08/macaroni-and-cheese-cupcakes.html"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> with a few <strong>delectable additions</strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Buttery <span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>homemade bread crumbs</strong></span> to embellish some of these little cakes</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1lb. Elbow Macaroni</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 C White Sharp Cheddar, shredded</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 T Butter, melted</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 c Whole Milk</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 c Heavy Cream</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 Eggs, beaten</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 t Dry Mustard</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Put back in pot and stir in melted butter until coated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Immediately stir in 1-1/2 c of each cheese until melted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mix together milk, eggs, cream, mustard and salt & pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pour mixture over macaroni and mix well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ladle macaroni into each cup - be generous!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Homemade Buttery Breadcrumbs</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4 - 5 Slices Bread, made into crumbs</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blueberries make the most <strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">delectable</span></strong> desserts...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are a favorite in our home - we just love them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made <strong><span style="font-size: large;">tiny rustic pies</span></strong> with my <strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">blueberry</span></strong> bounty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I placed them under a beautiful glass cake stand for my family to enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My family <span style="font-size: large;">gobbled</span> them up the same night. I guess they were a hit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These baby pies with a rich crumb topping is a <strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">keeper!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large bag frozen blueberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pie Crust</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I cut little rounds with a cookie cutter and placed in a mini muffin pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baked to perfection and topped with a<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><strong> star!</strong></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The most <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">exciting</span> thing happened to me!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was contacted by <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Donsuemor</span> to participate in their upcoming </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">dessert extravaganza - <span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">D</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">essert</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">A</span> <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">D</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">ay</span></em>!</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This company makes the most <em>delectable little cakes.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I chose to use their <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">madeleines</span> in my dessert </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and it was the perfect choice!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>A box of these sweet cakes arrived from Donsuemor.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Each one wrapped up individually </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>in a lovely box delivered to my home!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>moist and rich with a hint of almond!</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I almost was in danger of not having enough</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>to make a recipe - my family was trying to devour them!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Madeleines</span> are simply exquisite. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>They have a <span style="font-size: large;">beautiful scalloped</span> design </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>in the shape of a <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">seashell</span>.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was asked by <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Donsuemor</span> to develop a recipe using</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">these little gems and I chose a trifle as my dessert.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Layers of <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">mouth-watering</span> goodness!</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Donsuemor Tradtional Madelelines</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(cut into squares or left whole)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Summer Berry Sauce</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fresh Sugared Berries</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Homemade Whipped Almond Cream</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Candied Crunch Almonds</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In your most exquisite glass bowl, layer the ingredients.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Start with the madeleines on the bottom.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Spoon on the berry sauce followed by the fresh berries.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Spread on a thick layer of whipped cream.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Repeat the layers.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Garnish with toasted madeleines and fresh fruit.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Top with candied almonds.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Chill before serving.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6 cups assorted fresh or frozen berries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(strawberries-black berries-raspberries-blueberries)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(or more depending on tartness of berries)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In a saucepan, place berries, water and sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Allow berries to cook down until saucy.</span></div>
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1 cup each of assorted berries</div>
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(strawberries-black berries-raspberries-blueberries)</div>
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You will have delicious glossy fruit with amazing juice!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Whip together until thick and fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 c thin sliced almonds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In a shallow skillet place almonds and sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stir continuously over medium heat until</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">almonds are toasted and covered with melted sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Approximately 5 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brush 4 madeleines lightly with melted butter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sprinkle on sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Toast in oven @ 350 until slightly golden brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I joined the <strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="http://secretrecipeclub.com/"><span style="color: black;">Secret</span> <span style="color: black;">Recipe</span> <span style="color: black;">Club</span></a></span></strong> and was secretly assigned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to choose a recipe from the </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/"><span style="color: black;">Plain</span> <span style="color: black;">Chicken</span></a></span></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was not easy to pick just one recipe from Steph's site - they all seem so tasty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I did finally settle on this <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><strong>scrumptious</strong></span> chicken dish - <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><strong>saucy</strong></span> and <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">savory</span>!!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thank you <strong><a href="http://www.amandascookin.com/"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">A</span><span style="color: black;">manda</span></a></strong> of <a href="http://www.amandascookin.com/"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">A</span>manda's <span style="font-size: large;">C</span>ookin</span></strong></a> fame - our incredible leader and founder of this club!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Also, the wonderful, <strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">A</span><span style="color: black;">ngela</span></strong>, from <a href="http://www.bigbearswife.com/"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">B</span>ig</span> <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">B</span>ear's </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">W</span>ife </span></strong></a>coordinated our group this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>labor of love</strong> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">to produce one <span style="color: #6aa84f;">fantastic party</span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>4 boneless chicken breasts</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>1/2 c chicken stock</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 cans cream of chicken soup</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Place butter in a 9x13" dish and melt in oven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Coat chicken pieces in butter. Season with spices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Top each chicken piece with Swiss cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mix together soup, stock and wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Use olive oil cooking spray to coat the croutons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The sauce is perfect ladled over rice or creamy mashed potatoes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Simply delicious and my family absolutely loved it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I modified the recipe a little bit by adding the </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">wine and spices - but you can find the original recipe <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/03/swiss-chicken.html"><span style="color: #38761d;">HERE</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The addition of Texas Toast Croutons instead of stuffing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">was so good - I had never tried these before and now I love them!</span></div>
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I loved visiting <strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">S</span>teph</strong> @ <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">P</span>lain <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">C</span>hicken</span></strong></a> - there are so many delectable recipe choices.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>because the girl's over at </strong></span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em><a href="http://everydaysisters.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Everyday</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Sisters</span> </a></em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>are having a <span style="font-size: large;">party</span> starring <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">R</span>ed</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">R</span>e<span style="color: #cc0000;">c</span>i<span style="color: #cc0000;">p</span>e<span style="color: #cc0000;">s</span>!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I just love their blog and I know you will too!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Stop over and visit the <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">sisters </span>- you are in for a treat.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is so delicious with a <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">show-stopping</span> presentation!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>8 oz. cream cheese, softened</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Hull and slice strawberries. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>leaving a one inch border around the edge. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>folding the edges up every one inch or so.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Allow to cool and serve at room temperature or slightly warm. </strong></span></div>
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(Adapted from Buns In My Oven)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A sweet <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"><strong>blueberry</strong></span> muffin wrapped in <span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>sunshine</strong></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are decadent little gems that you will love...LOVE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These muffins are full of <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">plump</span> fresh blueberries and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">topped with a delicious <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><strong>orange</strong></span> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><strong>s</strong></span>ugary <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><strong>g</strong></span>laze....mmmmm!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Folding <span style="color: #351c75;"><strong>fresh blueberries</strong></span> into the sweet batter...</span></div>
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<em><strong>My recipe for today is one that I adapted from the Baking Bites Blog.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>I added a fresh orange glaze that I know you will enjoy!</strong></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hot muffins out of the oven waiting to be dressed in their <span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>glaze</strong></span>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Orange</span>-</strong>Kissed<strong> <span style="color: #351c75;">Blueberry</span></strong> Muffins</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 egg</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups flour</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2 t baking powder</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 t salt</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c butter, soft</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 T fresh orange zest</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 c orange juice, freshly squeezed</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 c blueberries</span></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Cream together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Beat in the egg and and the orange zest until well blended.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Stir in half of the flour by hand, add the orange juice and then the rest of the flour.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Gently fold by hand until just combined - do not over mix.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Carefully fold in the blueberries - the batter will be thick.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Bake @ 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until a pick inserted comes out clean.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Cool on a wire rack and glaze.</em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Orange-Kissed</span> Glaze</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 c powdered sugar</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1 T orange zest</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2-3 T freshly squeezed orange juice</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: small;">Mix until blended and drizzle over muffin tops</span>.</em> </strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Have you ever come home pondering what to make for supper? Me too! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had some <span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">boneless chicken breasts</span> in the fridge </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and thought about Chicken & Dumplings or maybe a Chicken Pot Pie. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My time was limited and my family was starving ~ so I scoured through </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">my pantry and came up with this scrumptious <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">soup</span>. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You probably have most of the <span style="color: black;">ingredients on hand</span> and it is very easy to prepare.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I knew I chose the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">r</span>ight <span style="color: #6aa84f;">d</span>ish</span> to serve for lunch when my daughter came over</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to my simmering pot and said "<span style="color: #660000;">That looks delicious and smells so good!</span>" </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">***</span><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I like to present my soup with bowls of <span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">topping choices</span>.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I bake up some crispy tortilla strips and serve with </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro and limes. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #660000;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">hicken</span> <span style="color: #660000;">T</span><span style="font-size: large;">ortilla</span> <span style="color: #660000;">S</span><span style="font-size: large;">oup</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>6 chicken breasts, cooked and diced</strong></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I like to <span style="color: #660000;"><strong>simmer</strong></span> my chicken with 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 3 carrots and 3 chicken bouillon cubes or <span style="color: #660000;"><strong>roast</strong></span> in the oven drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with kosher salt and pepper. </span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 onion, chopped</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 can Mexican diced or stewed tomatoes</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2 cans black beans </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(drain and rinse)</span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 can chili beans</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2 cups shoe peg corn</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>3-4 cups chicken stock</strong></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(here is a great time to use my homemade stock)</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>1 T chili powder</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>1T cumin</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>garlic salt to taste</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Saute</strong> onions in olive oil until translucent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the garlic and continue to saute for 1 minute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add tomatoes, broth, beans, corn and spices - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">simmer until flavors blend - stir in chicken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="color: #660000;">T</span><span style="font-size: large;">o</span> <span style="color: #660000;">S</span><span style="font-size: large;">erve</span>:</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place tortilla strips in bowl and ladle on soup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> sprinkle on additional tortillas and toppings of choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">E</span>njoy!</strong></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The aroma of <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">homemade chicken stock</span> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">simmering away on the stove is absolutely divine! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">This is the basis for <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">so many</span> wonderful and delicious <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">dishes</span></span>:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">soups, stews, casseroles, supper entrees and anything else you can dream up!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">I make up <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">large batches</span> and freeze for future dishes.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Homemade Chicken Stock</b></span></div>
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<b>1 Whole Roasting Chicken </b></div>
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<b>(or different chicken pieces)</b></div>
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<b>3 Carrots, sliced in chunks</b></div>
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<b>2 Yellow Onions, sliced in quarters </b></div>
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<b>(onion can remain unpeeled)</b></div>
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<b>4 Stalks Celery, slice in chunks </b></div>
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<b>(with leaves)</b></div>
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<b>1 Whole Garlic Bulb, cut in 1/2 </b></div>
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<b>(you may peel and separate into cloves) </b></div>
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<b>1 Punch Fresh Parsley</b></div>
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<b>Fresh Thyme</b></div>
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<b>2 Bay Leaves </b></div>
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<b>2 T Kosher Salt</b></div>
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<b>1 T Cracked Black Pepper</b></div>
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<i><b>Place all ingredients in a large dutch oven. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Fill pot with water and bring to a boil. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Reduce heat and simmer broth for 3-4 hours. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Strain broth and discard all vegetables. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Remove chicken and debone. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Place stock in refrigerator over night to chill. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Remove fat on top of stock.</b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Simmering Stock.....<span style="color: #6aa84f;">the possibilities are endless</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></b></span></div>
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Concettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626605186738061967noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041493010709315244.post-4094037192554423222011-08-17T16:53:00.000-04:002011-08-20T18:40:56.197-04:00Pecan Pie Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I found this delicious recipe on </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">These melt in your mouth while being chewy!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pecan Pie Muffins</span></b><br />
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<b>1 c light brown sugar</b></div>
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<b>1/2 c flour</b></div>
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<b>1 c chopped pecans</b></div>
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<b>2/3 c soft butter</b></div>
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<b>2 whole eggs</b></div>
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<b><i>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Grease muffin pan - or use paper liners.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Mix the the brown sugar, flour and pecans.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>In a separate bowl, beat the butter and eggs until smooth.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Spoon the batter 2/3 full into prepared muffin cups. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire racks.</i></b><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">soft...buttery...rich</span></strong></em><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">delicious after school treat</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> perfect to pack in lunches</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a tasty treat and lovely snack anytime!</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Butterscotch Gems</strong></span></em></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In a large bowl sift together dry ingredients:</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>1-3/4 cups flour</em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Add dry ingredients into wet until just blended.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Drop by round 1" T onto a cookie sheet.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Bake one batch at a time @ 375 for 10 minutes.</span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">G</span>rilled <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ilantro<span style="color: #93c47d;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">L</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">ime</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="background-color: #6aa84f;">hicken</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This is a recipe adapted from Paula Deen </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and you will love it! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I promise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We have been <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">enjoying</span></strong> it throughout the summer.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia;"><em>(fresh - I also add the zest of 2 limes)</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2 t. ground cumin</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">S</span>pray grill with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">P</span>reheat grill to medium heat (300-350).</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">it is a priceless <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;"><em>treasure</em></span>. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">James 1:17</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">True friendship is a gift from God! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Thanks be to God for His <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">indescribable gift</span>!</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>This exquisite teacup was a present from my<span style="color: #76a5af;"> <span style="font-size: large;">friend</span></span>, Teresa.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I could not have received a more perfect cup.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>She made my day so special. Teresa makes all days special!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>The<span style="color: #76a5af;"> <span style="font-size: large;">gorgeous pitcher</span></span> is from my beloved pastor's wife.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I adore this <span style="font-size: large;">charming</span> piece - but I <span style="font-size: large;">adore</span> her more! </strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">John 15:13</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Greater love has no one more than this, </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">than to lay down one’s life for his<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;"> friends</span>.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">beautiful platter</span> was from my twin - Boncetta.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">She is always blessing me with the most awesome <span style="font-size: large;">presents</span>,</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> creative <span style="font-size: large;">ideas</span> and delectable <span style="font-size: large;">food</span>!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">sharpens the countenance of his <span style="color: #76a5af;">friend</span>.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love the way the colors in the <span style="color: black;">platter</span> and the teacup </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>It is like they were made for each other - just like me and my friends!!!!</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Lord is righteous in all His ways,</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #a2c4c9; font-size: x-large;">gracious</span> in all His works.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">May the Lord make His face shine upon you,</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">and be <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">gracious</span> </span>to you.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">He has made His wonderful works </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">to be remembered, the Lord</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">is <span style="background-color: #a2c4c9; color: black; font-size: x-large;">gracious</span> and full of compassion. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today is the day the our <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">Little Octopus</span> turns <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">3</span> years old!!! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> It is my baby girl's birthday!!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In honor of her special day, I am reposting our testimony </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and the reason why <span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Gabriella</span> is an Octopus!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We have been asked many times why a little octopus </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> in the world do we seem obsessed with them?! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our baby girl - affectionately known as <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">Squidgy</span> or <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">Gigi</span>, </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok...ok....techically we collect them for her at this point - </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">It all started in 2007. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We had spent 2 years in Vermont working in the ministry and heard </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This was very difficult time in our life - </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">we loved Vermont and ministering to young people - </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>but God really does see the</strong> <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">end from the beginning</span></strong> <strong>and our next step was crucial for our <span style="font-size: large;">future</span>. We prepared to return to Florida out of pure obedience to what we believed </strong></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>we were hearing from the Lord.</strong> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">God spoke very <span style="font-size: large;">clearly</span> to my husband about this move ~ </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">He told him that it was a time of:</span></strong></div>
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<strong><em>- everything would be new and it would be a season of rest, refreshing, restoration and healing.</em></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">now it shall spring forth; </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thus says the Lord God, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"In returning and rest you shall be saved; </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">in quietness and confidence shall be your strength." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(The Immaculate Conception)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>...a fresh, new beginning of double portion miracles.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So now, we return back home to Florida where God led us to be....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">He reached right down in the middle of our marriage and did something miraculous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> He caused us to have a deeper level of love - a place never imagined even existed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and could probably never articulate in the true measure of what God did for our family! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After so many years of marriage (17 at that time) we were back on our honeymoon again! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Only God can really make a new beginning - can bring healing in such an intense capacity - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">can completely transform and go above and beyond all that we can ask or think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Out of this<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><strong> new beginning</strong></span> a life was created - a life that would never have been if we did not cry out to God for guidance - and obey even in the face of extreme heartache and confusion of lost dreams and vision. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This little person would never have been - that brings me to my knees when I think about it - </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this baby is a <strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">miracle</span></strong>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The night I found out I was <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">pregnant</span></strong> was a Sunday. It was only 6 weeks after returning home and we were struggling with our emotions of all that had taken place in such a short amount of time. Inside of our hearts we felt like we had disappointed God and had not completed what He wanted us to accomplish. My husband and I were sharing this with one of our beloved pastors - pouring out our hearts that we felt like our time had passed and we failed. It was a divine appointment for healing! I spoke about finding a passage in one of my journals written back in 2003 - it was a word that the Children's Pastor had given us. <strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The word was:</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em><strong>"TJ and Connie - Jesus left His disciples and said greater things will you do... TJ & Connie - you will do greater things - so much greater. Greater than you ever planned - but you are holding on to the past. No more from this minute forward - everything from the past is gone - it can't touch you. Your future is not dependent on your past - it is dependent on your vision - let go of the past."</strong></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>So, here I am sharing this and telling her that we had our time to do something great and now it is over. At that moment she said - "We always think when God gives us a word that it is for that immediate moment." Not so. The timing of that word all those years ago is for this specific moment - for</strong> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">NOW</span>!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong> <span style="font-size: small;">God was preparing us for what He wanted to do in us here and now!!! </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Our <span style="color: #6aa84f;">healing</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">rest</span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;">restoration</span> and <span style="color: #6aa84f;">new beginning</span>.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We fling our arms around each other - all 3 of us -</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> we prayed and thanked God for<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> NEW BEGINNINGS</span>.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> It is never too late. The enemy is a liar!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I got home that night I was searching through my journals to find that word again - but I found something else written on top of one of the pages. It was just a random sentence that had nothing to do with my journal entry. I could not correlate why I had written this, but it must have had some significance at the time.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">It said: <span style="color: #8e7cc3;">8</span> = <span style="color: #6aa84f;">NEW BEGINNINGS</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I ran to my husband to show him that God was </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">yet again confirming what He was doing in our life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I said - "<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The year 2008</span></strong> is upon us and look at what the number <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>8</strong></span> means!!!!!"</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Later that night is when I found out I was<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><u> pregnant</u></span>. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We began to try and figure out the due date and realized the baby would be born in <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">August</span> - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">8</span>th month</span> - between the 6th-<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">8</span>th day! </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">G</span>abriella <span style="color: #674ea7;">G</span>race <span style="color: #674ea7;">Y</span>oung</span></strong> was born on <strong><span style="font-size: large;">08/08/08</span></strong>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She is my parents<strong><span style="font-size: large;"> 8th</span></strong> grandchild.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I think the number <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>8</strong></span> = <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>new beginnings</strong></span> is very significant for our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The greatest and most creative mind that ever lived could never orchestrate anything like this</span><span style="font-size: large;"> - or even imagine it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> God is so <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">magnificent</span></strong>!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">That is our story - the story of a <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">L</span>OVE</span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsqce7H7xqTvfANjmsE4_YeXoh070ooC6nlwmBiLGaVqp4BFDlxi6y2kFKc7qdvlUtEjfP3vTO9yQf2PYDVxat9R7b_vBPQcU-ElWVmHm6xx9sMCTuSCVopyDfTFe3TVyOI1QGIqphHJV/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">that created a <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">miraculous life</span>!!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Now you know why we love octopi ~ the 8-legged little wonder! Whenever you see an octopus think about us, </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">our little baby and God's tremendous love for His children! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><em>I am believeing that someone in my blog family needed to hear this testimony and I</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>am praying that God will so touch your heart and make His love so real to you! </em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Cool</span>...creamy...dreamy chicken salad.....oh so good! </strong></div>
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<strong>Homemade chicken salad is one of those go-to dishes for any occasion.</strong></div>
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<strong>A picnic lunch, party food or just plain snacking! </strong></div>
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<strong>We usually love to pair chicken salad and crossiants for the perfect sandwich ~ </strong></div>
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<strong>but it is also </strong><strong>delectable filled in a crepe, slathered on toasted sour dough bread </strong></div>
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<strong>or just spooned on a bed of greens!</strong></div>
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<em><strong>I always begin by<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> roasting</span> my chicken pieces.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>Generously season with <span style="font-size: large;">kosher salt</span> and fresh cracked <span style="font-size: large;">black pepper</span>.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>Drizzle with olive oil and bake @ 350 for 35-45 minutes.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>Tender and juicy <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">every time</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></strong></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">C</span>hicken <span style="color: #6aa84f;">S</span>alad <span style="color: #6aa84f;">C</span>oncetta</span></span></em></div>
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<strong>Roast 6 chicken breasts (with bone and skin) by rubbing each piece with olive oil.</strong></div>
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<em><strong>1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>1/2 cup dried cranberries</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">I have a <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">wonderful</span> and <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">easy</span> recipe</span></strong></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #38761d;"><><</span><strong> stumped on what do make for <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">supper</span></strong></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #38761d;"><><</span><strong> in need of an<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> idea</span> for bringing a meal to a friend or neighbor</strong></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #38761d;"><><</span><strong> </strong></em><em><strong>attending a pot-luck party or someone <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">requests</span> a dish with a Mexican flare!</strong></em><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This is an easy dish to whip up together <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">quick</span>!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Just <span style="color: #38761d;">saute</span> all your ingredients and then <span style="color: #38761d;">layer</span> in a pan.</span></strong><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Getting ready to go in the oven...</strong></span></em><br />
<em><strong>Every bite is <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">flavorful</span> and <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">delicious</span>!</strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Serve with a crisp green salad and your meal is complete!</strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>4 cups chicken (skinless-boneless-cut into bite size chunks)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>1 onion (diced)</strong></em><br />
<strong><em>3 cloves garlic (crushed)</em></strong></div>
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<em><strong>1 red pepper (cut into strips)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>1 green pepper (cut into strips)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>2 carrots (peeled and shredded)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>2 cans chili beans (drained)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>4 cups tomato sauce</strong></em><br />
<strong><em>1 t cumin</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>1/2 t each: parlsey, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder</em></strong></div>
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<em><strong>4 cups cheese (shredded, Mozzarella~Cheddar or <span style="font-size: 0px;">Monterey</span> Jack)</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>1 pkg. corn tortillas</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Season</span> chicken with kosher salt, cracked black pepper and spices- saute in a skillet with olive oil unto cooked through. Remove, set aside and keep warm.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>In the same skillet, saute onion, peppers & carrot until tender and golden brown - add garlic last. </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Add chili beans and tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes ~ add chicken and stir until flavors are blended.</strong></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><strong>In a 9x13" pan layer the following:</strong></em> </span></div>
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<em><strong>Sauce to cover the bottom~followed by sauce~then tortillas. </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Repeat layer and top with tortillas garnished with tomato sauce, cheese and fresh cilantro. </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes.</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>Serve with a dollop of sour cream. </strong></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are a lover of all things <span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow; color: black;">lemon</span> </span>then you will flip over this cake! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is a Barefoot Contessa recipe with a topping twist of <span style="font-size: large;">double glaze</span> </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">sugared strawberries</span>. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This cake is so moist and mouth-watering! </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The addition of the strawberries makes it even more beautiful and elegant.</span></strong><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Glazed Lemon Cake & Sugared Strawberries</span></strong></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Mix together:</span></strong><br />
<strong>1 1/2 cups flour</strong></div>
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<strong>2 t baking powder</strong></div>
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<strong>1 t kosher salt</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Whisk:</span></strong><br />
<strong>1 cup plain yogurt</strong></div>
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<strong>1 cup sugar</strong></div>
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<strong>3 extra-large eggs</strong></div>
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<strong>2 t grated lemon zest (2 lemons)</strong></div>
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<strong>1/2 t vanilla</strong></div>
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<strong>Whisk the dry ingredients together with the wet batter. </strong></div>
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<strong>Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and gently fold in with a rubber spatula until well incorportated.</strong></div>
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<strong>Line a loaf pain with parchment paper and grease with butter spray. </strong></div>
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<strong>Bake @ 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until a cake tester come out clean.</strong></div>
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<strong>Let cake sit for 10 minutes and then pour on lemon-sugar syrup.</strong></div>
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<strong>(1/3 c fresh lemon juice mixed with 1/3 cup sugar - melt together on stove)</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Glaze:</span></strong></div>
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<strong>1 cup confectoioner's sugar</strong></div>
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<strong>2 T fresh lemon juice</strong></div>
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<strong>(I double this for my cakes) </strong></div>
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<strong>Drizzle on cake when cooled.</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sugared Strawberries</span></strong></div>
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<strong>2 cups strawberries, sliced </strong></div>
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<strong>3 T sugar</strong></div>
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<strong>Mix until coated and let sit until strawberries are juicy and sweet.</strong></div>
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</div>Concettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626605186738061967noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041493010709315244.post-26650918206021502542011-07-26T11:00:00.000-04:002011-07-29T11:39:22.273-04:00Creamy Veggie Bread Bowl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoml0b-UfM66q0aWkn8qtapJhRa-EjKaq6GxBCmR_EhRAw-4nBp8vsk9UF6tyRk466StCS8KYRujYtC3DxDwCFV_DM__pfjGfLsqfszyxZxyX8FdFDWwOGg3GVKQ_nBO-4Vj-11AhQQw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Food+017.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363686589012900434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoml0b-UfM66q0aWkn8qtapJhRa-EjKaq6GxBCmR_EhRAw-4nBp8vsk9UF6tyRk466StCS8KYRujYtC3DxDwCFV_DM__pfjGfLsqfszyxZxyX8FdFDWwOGg3GVKQ_nBO-4Vj-11AhQQw/s640/Fabulous+Food+017.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Everyone loves a good dip! </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They are delicious to eat and a snap to whip up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I have the perfect one for you to try and I am certain you will love it as much as I do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You can serve this <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">dip</span> in the bread bowl as I have done - or it could be</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> equally as wonderful in a glass bowl surrounded by bread chunks or crackers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This would also pair excellently with fresh vegetables as dippers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> scooped into </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">celery stalks or spooned onto endive leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> This dip is as beautiful as it is <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">yummy</span></strong>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-large;">~*~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">D</span>ipilicious <span style="color: #6aa84f;">C</span>reamy <span style="color: #6aa84f;">V</span>eggie <span style="color: #6aa84f;">B</span>read <span style="color: #6aa84f;">B</span>owl </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">16 oz. Sour Cream</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 c Mayo</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 pkg. Dried Leek Soup Mix</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 5oz. Water Chestnuts </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(drain well, dice)</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 pkg. Frozen Chopped Spinach</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> (thaw, squeeze dry)</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 c Carrot (grated)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 c Sun-Dried Tomatoes </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(finely chopped)</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 T Fresh Italian Parsley </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(chopped)</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 T Chives </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(chopped)</em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mix all ingredients until blended well.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Chill for several hours to marry flavors.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>To Present:</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hollow out a large round bread loaf </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(I used Hawaiian Sweet Bread) and fill with dip.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cube bread loaves (I used French Bread) and place around bread bowl.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Garnish with additional snipped herbs.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Enjoy!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><em>I am linking to my favorite parties:</em></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://concettascafe.blogspot.com/p/4-greatest-joys.html">HERE!</a></span></strong><br />
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