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Italian Spice Rub Grilled Chicken

October 10, 2011

Italian Spice Rub Grilled Chicken

Cooler temperatures certainly do NOT mean that we're declaring the end of grilling season at our house. Instead, we're firing up the grill, filling it with chicken, and using it to make all sorts of dishes throughout the week. My main obstacle to … [Read more...]

Applesauce Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

October 4, 2011

Applesauce Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze || TheSimplePen.com

One of my favorite things about Fall is the smell of Fall baking. Apples. Pumpkin. Spices. No need to light a scented candle to make the house smell heavenly. I made my mom's Applesauce Spice Cake the other night, and it truly made the house smell … [Read more...]

DIY Pumpkin Puree {No Pumpkin Shortage Worries}

September 19, 2011

After hearing that there was going to be a pumpkin shortage again this year, I decided to figure out how to make my own from fresh pumpkin. I MUST have pumpkin if I'm going to bake my grandma's Pumpkin Bundt Cake... And we can't let the Fall go by … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Fries & Dipping Sauces {With Recipes}

July 25, 2011

We're big fans of the sweet potato (yam) at our house. We usually just cook them in the skin and eat them like a baked potato. We bake them into side dish casseroles. We've even tried grilling them in little foil packets. We haven't met a sweet … [Read more...]

Fruit Crisp Topping

October 27, 2010

I've told you how much I love fall and all the smells and tastes that come with it. For some reason, the smell of baking apples -- with lots of cinnamon! -- is a fall favorite of mine. Last night I had the taste for apple crisp. The last time I made … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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