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posted on September 12, 2014 by Nelle
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Let’s have a “Knit Together”

Let’s have a “Knit Together”

This is a get-together for people, adults and kids alike, who want to learn to knit. I asked several other women if they were willing to teach if I was willing to host.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: homemade, knitting

posted on September 12, 2014 by Nelle
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7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup

7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup

I love the kind of days you can light a fire in the fireplace or have a bonfire and put on a big pot of soup to simmer and enjoy all day long. It brings about memories of gatherings we had when I was a child, when we all gathered together to share a bowl of soup.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: family, soup

posted on March 11, 2011 by Nelle
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Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Peanut Butter cookies are my absolute favorite!   They become even more delightful when I use mydifferent Peanut Butter Cookie Variations.  Any time I take these cookies to a get together, they disappear quickly, so leave some at home for your family.  There will be no left-overs!  Plus, this is a recipe the kids can help […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Featured, Food Tagged With: baking, cookies, cooking with kids, peanut butter cookie recipe

posted on February 3, 2011 by Nelle
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Double Fudge Brownies

Double Fudge Brownies

If you like chocolate, you will love this brownie recipe! These brownies are full of chocolate flavor.  They are a perfect little dessert for school lunches, or for your next carry-in. This recipe makes about 16 brownies, so I usually double it and put it in a 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish.  This […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Featured, Food Tagged With: brownie recipe, brownies, chocolate, chocolate recipes

posted on January 19, 2011 by Nelle
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Cooking with Kids, Monkey Bread

Cooking with Kids, Monkey Bread

Do you remember making Monkey Bread as a kid? This is a super easy recipe for kids.   I think this recipe is in every church cookbook I have ever seen. Monkey Bread makes a great breakfast or brunch treat that kids can help make (with a little help from Mom or Dad).  It bakes […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Featured, Food, Kids, Kids Recipes, Large Family Living Tagged With: cooking with kids, easy recipes, kids recipes, monkey bread, quick bread, recipes, recipes for kids

posted on May 7, 2010 by Nelle
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How to make a Giant Cupcake

How to make a Giant Cupcake

I am often asked how to make a giant chocolate cupcake because my recipe is always a hit. It’s really is very simple to make, let me show you how.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: baking, Cupcakes, kids recipes

posted on March 9, 2010 by Nelle
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Nestle Toll House Cookie Variations

Nestle Toll House Cookie Variations

Nestle Toll House Cookie Variations There is only one way to make The Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but there are many ways to change the look, taste and texture of this cookie. I have been making Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies for years and this cookie is always a hit […]

Filed Under: Baking, Featured, Food Tagged With: Chocolate chip cookie recipes, Chocolate chip cookies, cookie recipes, Nestle Tollhouse Cookies

posted on March 9, 2010 by Nelle
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Homemade Bread

Homemade Bread

Homemade Bread from Your Bread Machine! Made in a bread machine, this homemade bread comes out perfect every time I make it.  Nothing beats the modern convenience of a bread machine. Ingredients for Homemade Bread: 3 1/2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon wheat gluten powder (optional) […]

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