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Grandma’s Sweet Rice
- adapted from (Stephani's maternal great-grandmother) Delores Eggemeyer -This is truly the creamiest rice. Even if using 2% milk, it will still be creamy-good, the consistency so right. I had whole milk and half 'n half on hand, so that's what I used-- 1 cup whole, 2 cups half 'n half. It's got to be made in a double-boiler over medium-low heat; then … [Read more...]
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Beef and Cheddar Casserole
When it's freezing temperatures out there, this is the kind of "grub" I want from the oven-- "comfort food" that will ultimately demand a second helping. This particular recipe is somewhere between spaghetti and lasagna as far as taste goes. It might seem like a whole lot of scallion, like it's too much, but do use the entire "bunch" because it sets it off with a … [Read more...]
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Ghirardelli Classic White Blondies
You might not see from the photo that it has a golden flaky top layer that simply chips off when you cut into it with a knife for that first bite, and it's the first thing that you taste on your tongue. It makes a nice texture along with the chocolate sweetness of something this pleasant. It has a crackle effect all over its top. This is like a cookie-cake, … [Read more...]
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Tape-Covered Mail Drop
This is not anything new; everyone has done this by now. I'm in my economical mode of organization around the house in the last several days that I've been home. I'm constantly thinking of practical ways to make it a simpler way of living. I have enough duct tape to craft a plastic store full of girly things that is nothing ceramic, so why not put it to use … [Read more...]