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A beautiful Pearl
When grit becomes a beautiful Pearl, it’s time to celebrate!
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September Cookie of the Month: S’mores Bars
When the leaves are starting to rust and there’s a crisp and smoky scent in the air, the timing is perfect for a cozy campfire where friends and family gather around and share memories and stories in quiet tones that erupt into laughter. I will always cherish these campfire moments and the treat that so often brings everyone together. S’mores of course! I couldn’t really do a cookie of the month every month of the year without including one of everyone’s favorites. If you’re not a fan of S’mores yet. Come to my campfire and we’ll make you a believer. This version is actually a bar cookie so there’s no…
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Peaches and Cream Crumble Top cookies
Augusts Cookie of the Month highlights Peaches as the star of the show as they enter their crowning harvest season. This cookie starts with a Soda Shop cookie as the base. There are many recipes for these delicious cookies, so use your favorite one or follow the recipe below. If you love peaches as much as I do, these cookies might be about as irresistible as it gets. The soft and chewy sugar cookie balances the crisp, tartness of the Peaches, while the whipped cream frosting adds a rich creaminess and the sweet and nutty crumble topping brings a tiny reminder that Autumn is coming, so enjoy the last moments…
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The Perfect Party Sandwich for Every Occasion
Need to feed a crowd? Looking for great party appetizers? Want something simple and Delicious for a Holiday Gathering? What about if your kids or family are a little bit picky? Need to make something ahead to keep you your prep time simple? These amazingly delicious party sandwiches check all the boxes. They will keep your party planning simple and your guests will ask for the recipe. Trust me, you want to make these. Mini Baked Sandwiches 1 Package of Kings Hawaiian Rolls Deli sliced Turkey -Smoked Gouda Deli Sliced Black Forest Ham- Baby Swiss. Sauce: 2 Cubes Butter 4 TBSP Brown Sugar 2 TBSP Mustard, not dry 2 TBSP…
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Haleiwa, the surfer town of dreams
This summer, after a lifetime of wishing, our family was able to visit Hawaii for the first time. We spent a week on Oahu at the North Shore, and after hearing so much about what to expect and the many things not to miss, now we understand why everyone’s eyes light up when they talk about Oahu and the memories made there. I’ll share some of our adventures on Oahu here, and some of the experiences that we loved. Whether you’ve been for your first time or still hoping to make the trip, I hope you’ll enjoy the pictures and feel some of the Hawaiian magic. A Day in Haleiwa…
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