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Summer Eats That Are BBQ Musts

Posted on August 2, 2017 by HelenFern

This post has been contributed –  All opinions are mine alone  There’s nothing better than eating outdoors in the open air.  Summer is al fresco.  Enjoying seasonal foods, fine wines and cool, homemade drinks is the spirit of the summer … Continue reading →

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Summer Fresh Pasta Salad

Posted on July 28, 2017 by HelenFern

Summer just calls out for pasta salad.  My mom made the version with the little ditalini pasta and lots of mayonnaise, eggs, and cheddar cheese!  And I love pasta salads – of any kind, but I was looking for something … Continue reading →

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Gender Reveal Baby Shower Cake

Posted on July 6, 2017 by HelenFern

This post has been contributed –  All opinions are mine alone  I love this new baby shower trend – finding creative ways to announce the baby’s gender to all your friends and family. While it might be fun to spend the … Continue reading →

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Two Delectable Dips for National Chip & Dip Day

Posted on March 23, 2017 by HelenFern

It’s National Chip and Dip day – a day to celebrate the All American chip dip! Although dips have been around for centuries (like hummus), chips and dips became popular in the US during the great depression.  They were an inexpensive … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras King Cake

Posted on February 27, 2017 by HelenFern

King Cake is only available during Mardi Gras – a brioche style cake filled with cinnamon and sugar and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors.  What makes the cake special is the plastic baby that is baked inside.  The lucky … Continue reading →

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