FUN AND FANCY MILKSHAKES

FUN AND FANCY MILKSHAKES

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This summer, serve milkshakes for dessert. First, place glasses in the freezer to get them frosty. Set out an elaborate display of toppings such as candy pieces, sprinkles, nuts, small cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, and anything delicious and fun for guests to...
EASTER BRUNCH

EASTER BRUNCH

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Lush green ferns and blooming branches, spring bulbs, bunnies, and eggs filled with single blooms create the perfect background for an easy Easter brunch buffet served on the sideboard. Set the table with Grandma’s beautiful antique floral dishes in bright spring...
FLUTTER FUN

FLUTTER FUN

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This butterfly project was inspired by my friend, Linda Kay Barbour, from Winona. She used paper butterflies on branches for a garden club luncheon, and they were such a pretty presentation fluttering above the tables. Butterflies are some of God’s most amazing...
CLASSIC RUM CAKE

CLASSIC RUM CAKE

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CAKE: 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs ½ cup cold water ½ cup oil 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon run extract ½ cup chopped pecans GLAZE: ½ stick butter, softened 1 tablespoon water ½ ...
POSH PUMPKINS

POSH PUMPKINS

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I love pumpkins, and especially these pumpkins dressed in beautiful designer prints. With just a few supplies and a little time, ordinary white pumpkins become aesthetic decorative objets d’art. Pumpkins are covered in beautiful paper napkins, even some made to match...
PECAN PIE POUND CAKE

PECAN PIE POUND CAKE

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CAKE: 4 sticks butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 cups sugar 8 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla TOPPING: 1½ cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 (12.25-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping Preheat...
BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE

BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE

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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 5 eggs, separated 3 cups all-purpose flour  ⅓ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk For garnish: confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg...