Month: February 2025
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A Favorite Muffin: Raisin Oat with a Twist
I recently found a cherished recipe my mother had lost tucked away in my scrapbook cookbook. It brought back many happy memories—the aroma of my childhood kitchen, my mother humming while she baked, her hands in motion, and the little…
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Unexpected Delivery
À knock on my door revealed my neighbor standing there holding the largest bouquet of flowers I’ve seen in a longtime. I stared at her in disbelief and asked if she was going to a party. She laughed and explained…
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Paint Me a Portrait
We can learn plenty by paying attention to elements like clothing, jewelry, or backgrounds. These details often convey social standing, profession, or personal beliefs. “The purpose of art is not to represent the outward appearance of things, but their inward…
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Scrapbook Cookbook
My Scrapbook Cookbook isn’t just about cooking; it’s about connecting with the people I’ve met, creating memories through food, and finding joy in preparing a meal. Every recipe is paired with a little piece of my life—whether it’s a funny anecdote or…
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Thank You for the Birthday Greetings, and for Following my Blog
To celebrate my birthday my family and I went out to dinner. A simple pizzeria where we could go early and the children could be children and I could be with everyone. The best evening is with them. Gabriel drew…