It’s March and that means maple syrup season in Ohio! Years ago, we gave my dad 10 taps thinking it would be fun for him to experiment with some trees on his property. Those 10 taps turned into a full-fledged sugar shack and a maple syrup hobby that has given our family and friends a […]
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I’m not much of a pie person at Christmastime. You will find me squarely in the cookie camp. I’ve never met a Christmas cookie I didn’t like… except those peanut butter ones with the Hershey’s Kisses in them. We have a huge debate in my house right now about those because I don’t understand why […]
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2024 note: I’ve never roasted a pumpkin again. Don’t do it. My boys are wondering why I am still practicing pumpkin pie. They are of the opinion that there must be a ceiling here – a moment when it’s perfect and I no longer have to get out my notebook, review my notes from past […]
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Years ago, a friend of mine posted a version of this recipe to my Facebook page with well wishes for National Pie Day. I receive more messages on National Pie Day than I do my birthday. Anyways, it was the pie I’d been waiting for – unique, simple and perfect for the winter months when […]
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The lens through which I come up with ideas is admittedly a tad off the grid from what your average person might consider normal. I’m rarely surprised that when I throw an idea out there, I’m often met with looks of skepticism or, in most cases, advice not to do it. But, in most cases, […]
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