Tag: #Traditions
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Puppy Chow
The first time I tasted puppy chow was when I was a teacher. Someone made it for the front office. I could not believe I had not had it before, or even heard of it. It was so addictive I couldn’t stop eating it! It became a staple for me to make every year! I…
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Taco dip and Jack O’lantern peppers
This is yummy year round, but since you use yellow cheddar cheese and black olives – it’s perfect for a Halloween party, or a fall party. I used peppers as bowls to hold vegetables. It’s so fun to cut faces out of the peppers and use them for any fall gathering! They are great sizes…
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Amish Apple Fritter Bread
I love Fall baking! Using fresh ingredients like apples and pumpkins are so fun and tasty! This is a really easy bread to make. Simple steps and yummy results! Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside. You will love the brown sugar in this bread. Chop up your apples and toss with…
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Bacon in the oven
I’ve been making my bacon in the oven for many years now. It really helps with the mess, and also, your ability to make the rest of breakfast without worrying about the bacon in the skillet on the cooktop. I put the bacon on a large pan. The pan actually fills the rack in my…
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Brats and beer
My husband is from Wisconsin and loves his brats! Of course, the only way to make them is in beer. His favorite brand is Johnsonville. When we went to the store, we saw they had Irish O’Garlic version! We had to try them. You pour beer into you pot and fill it full enough for…
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Risotto Caprese
From the book, The Catholic Table by Emily Simpson Chapman WOW! This is one of those recipes that you can’t believe how good it is! I will definitely make this again soon! I made it according to the directions and it is an involved recipe. You start with fresh garlic in a sauce pan with…
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Ice Cream Sodas
My grandpa owned the Dale Dairy Dell in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He loved making ice cream sodas for us – and making sure we made them correctly – so that the ice cream did not crystalize!!! Every year on his birthday, and his anniversary of his entrance to heaven, we make ice cream sodas in his…
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Making your grocery shopping list
I never thought much about my grocery shopping list until I went shopping for Thanksgiving with my mom. We were making dinner at her house, and I asked her if she had her list. She assured me she had a very complete list. We headed into the store and when I asked her if I…