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Apricot Glazed Ham

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Don’t be seduced by the convenience of a spiral sliced ham.  You can do better!  This is so easy it barely counts as a recipe.  Yet it yields a succulent, juicy ham that you can be proud to serve.  Look … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Peeps Wreath

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

So I got it in my head that I needed to make a wreath out of Peeps last Easter.  I don’t know where it came from, just a need to decorate for the season I guess.  This project cost me … Continue reading →

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Guinness Braised Brisket

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

I wanted to make a traditional corned beef (it’s corned, not corn beef, I hate it when people say corn beef) for St. Patrick’s Day.  I am usually pretty good at planning ahead, but in this case I waited until … Continue reading →

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Deviled Eggs Can Be Chic

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Starting to think about Easter- this is one of my all-time most popular posts! Most people feel that using a piping bag for any reason is too much work, too fussy, or too difficult.  You might look at a recipe … Continue reading →

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Pretty Little Lemon Cake

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

A dear friend just returned to work from maternity leave.  What better welcome than a sweet little treat?  This cake is perfect to make the day before or even two days before you want to serve it since it needs … Continue reading →

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Creamy Whipped Butternut Squash

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

This decadent, creamy side dish is almost like eating a dessert.  I love to pair it with roasted meat or chicken and a tart, tangy salad.  It’s sweet, but not too sweet, creamy and rich, and it’s better for you … Continue reading →

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Happy Blogiversary

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

This week swellkid turns 2 years old!  In the last two years I have posted hundreds of recipes and pictures.  I’ve had a lot of great feedback and gained a small following.  Lately I have been contemplating the purpose of … Continue reading →

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Mini Gnome Habitat Terrarium

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

These adorable little terrariums make a terrific, unusual gift for your child’s teacher, neighbors, or special friends.  It’s an easy and relatively inexpensive project you can do together.  Most of the items like the mushrooms and trees come in packages … Continue reading →

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Easy Advent Calendar Garland

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

I love Christmas!  Today is Thanksgiving and I have been listening to Christmas music on the radio for two weeks already. My favorite thing about Thanksgiving isn’t the food or the time with friends and family.  It’s the fact that … Continue reading →

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Turkey Roulade with Prune and Pine Nut Stuffing

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

What do you do if you don’t have a large number of guests to feed for Thanksgiving?  A whole turkey may be too much for your small group, but you still want to serve something festive?  A boneless turkey breast … Continue reading →

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