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Apple Impromptu

Heidi Billotto,

Aunt Lore's Apple Impromptu came to me from the kitchen of my aunt, Lore Edidin, and is the fruit cobbler of fall. Aunt Lore and her mom, Charlotte Bauer, taught me lots about cooking, and this is one of the…

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Apple Dumplings

Heidi Billotto,

Apple dumplings are a fun variation of pie. My best friend in high school, Kathy Frazier (now Kathy Beeson), shared her apple dumpling recipe with me. We made these at sleepovers, where raiding the fridge for a midnight snack was…

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Tart

Heidi Billotto,

For a slightly more sophisticated pie recipe, there is my twist on a Southern pecan pie, in which I incorporate rich cocoa for that punch of chocolate. To make it just right, you'll also need a false-bottomed French tart pan…

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The Easiest Halloween Decorations Ever

Melanie Baron,

A few weeks ago, I posted about a paver activity that has become a family craft tradition. Halloween ghosts are another one.These not-so-spooky little spirits are easy to make, and you’ve probably got everything you need already. This year we…

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Simple Suncatchers

Melanie Baron,

Last week I posted a photo on Facebook, and immediately received a flurry of comments from friends I never hear from – comments like "Wow, what is that and how did you do it?" In response, I promised a blog…

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Yogurt-Dipped Fruit

Jessica McMasters,

I know it is challenging to find healthy snacks, but our family's favorite is vanilla yogurt dipped with fruit!  Ingredients: quart of plain yogurt 4 tablespoons brown sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla Mix up ingredients. Take your favorite fruits and dip!…

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Strawberry Nibbles

Jessica McMasters,

A healthy and kid friendly snack!Ingredients:1 Box Low Fat Nilla Wafers8 Ounces Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping1 Pint Strawberries or 6 Ounces RaspberriesPlace as many wafers as desired on a dessert plate.Top each wafer with 1 1/2 teaspoons of whipped…

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One for the Archives

Melanie Baron,

Some habits are hard to break. Amelia was born on the 5th of December, and on her first day of life we sent newborn pictures to family and friends. On the fifth of every month since, I've collected, uploaded, edited,…