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My sister and I both went gluten free a few months ago. I made these cookies for Christmas, and they were the perfect replacement for the usual, gluten-filled peanut butter cookies we made around the holidays.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: medium;">Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">1 Egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">Chocolate stars or Hershey's Kisses</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">Combine sugar, peanut butter and egg with a fork. Form into 1 inch balls and bake at 350 for about twelve minutes, stopping two minutes before they are done to place the chocolate on top, and sticking them back in the oven for the remaining time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe previously posted <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/05/three-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies.html">HERE.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">Whether at Christmas time or any time of the year, and whether you're gluten free or not, if you're a peanut butter fan, you're going to love these.</span></span><br />
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Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-13861599956931237252014-01-08T17:34:00.003-06:002014-01-08T17:34:23.414-06:00Fourteen Valentines Desserts!<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe you're hosting a party for valentines day, or maybe you're staying in alone. Either way, your taste buds deserve a sweet treat for the special day, right?</div>
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Here are <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">14 recipes</span> to help you switch things up for the holiday, and to have some fun along the way.</div>
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1. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-chewy-cocoa-brownies.html">Chewy Cocoa Brownies</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pictured above)</span><br />
2. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-chewy-peanut-butter-bars.html">Chewy Peanut Butter Bars</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pictured below)</span><br />
3. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/05/recipe-chocolate-rice-crispy-bars.html">Chocolate Rice Crispy Bars</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(a favorite of my family for years)</span><br />
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4. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-crockpot-chocolate-lava-cake.html">Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake</a><br />
5. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/07/recipe-german-chocolate-cake.html#">German Chocolate Cake</a><br />
6. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-heavenly-angel-food-cake.html">Heavenly Angel Food Cake</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pictured above)</span><br />
7. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-ice-cream-cake.html">Simple Ice Cream Cake</a><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Candies:</span><br />
8. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-angel-food-candy.html">Angel Food Candy</a><br />
9. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-coconut-joys.html">Coconut Joys</a><br />
10. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-foolproof-fudge.html">Foolproof Fudge</a><br />
11. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-peanut-butter-pretzel-bites.html">Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pictured above)</span><br />
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12. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/04/recipe-brownie-biscotti.html">Brownie Biscotti</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(pictured above)</span><br />
13. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-dark-chocolate-chip-comfort.html">Dark Chocolate Chip Comfort Cookies</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(these are amazing! Too bad I no long eat peanut butter or gluten.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Misc. </span><br />
14. <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/05/recipe-eclairs.html">Homemade Eclairs </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Have a great Valentines day, and make sure to enjoy some treats with your loved ones!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">-Bethany</span><br />
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Pretty? No. Tasty? YES. </div>
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I as <i>so</i> happy that the first gluten free recipe that I tried turned out to be a success! I know that these cupcakes are going to be one that I come back to again and again.</div>
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My sister and I are attempting the gluten free diet together, starting a few days ago. If you have any favorite gluten free recipes, I'd love to give them a try!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Gluten Free/Egg Free Chocolate Cupcakes</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon xanthan gum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 cup oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 tablespoons vinegar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a medium size bowl mix up the flour, xanthan gum, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips (if using). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In another, smaller bowl, stir together the wet ingredients. Add to the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Original recipe found <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/frosted-chocolate-cake-and-cupcakes-gluten-dairy-egg-fre-402482?scaleto=3&mode=null&st=true">HERE.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Notes: </b>The texture was a bit grainy. The taste was awesome, sort of like a brownie (since I am not used to eating gluten free, you can know that it really was <i>good</i>). They didn't come out of the wrappers the best and sunk in the middle - not the prettiest. They are delicious without chocolate chips, but all the better with them.</span><br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-32814135684300559422013-08-30T23:48:00.003-05:002013-08-30T23:49:52.885-05:00Recipe: Apple Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was only the second time that I've attempted making a tart, but it turned out great. The crust was so light, and fun to work with, too! I love dough. :)</div>
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Pretty simple to make and gone within a couple of hours... plus, it's perfect for the season. Go ahead and give it a try.</div>
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Find the delicious recipe <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/11/simplest-apple-tart/">HERE.</a><br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-54034297897021497382012-12-23T14:22:00.000-06:002012-12-23T14:22:02.707-06:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pictured above: Peanut butter fudge, </span></em><a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-cake-pops.html"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">almond bark coated cake ball</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span></em><a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-foolproof-fudge.html"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">foolproof fudge</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, peanut butter ball, mackinac island fudge (home made), home made butterfinger, </span></em><a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-coconut-joys.html"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">coconut joy</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, chocolate mint candy, almond bark pretzel,</span></em><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> chocolate chip cookie dough truffle</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span></em><a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/recipe-peanut-butter-pretzel-bites.html"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">peanut butter pretzel bite</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></em><br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676766540477830465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-755006527123717842012-10-08T12:26:00.001-05:002012-10-08T12:26:28.433-05:00Pumpkin Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Made these for my grandma's eightieth birthday party, a couple of weeks ago.<br />
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Happy Birthday, grandma.<br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-12524188949948204392012-09-22T15:16:00.002-05:002012-09-22T15:16:12.592-05:00Cupcake Wars: Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I am sharing my family's favorite muffin. They are <i>so</i> moist and delicious!</span></div>
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Recipe from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/">Allrecipes.com</a><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.</span><br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-14926981829038985902012-08-10T16:06:00.000-05:002012-08-10T16:06:54.159-05:00Recipe: Peanut Butter Smores*<div style="text-align: center;">
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To celebrate the day, I am sharing with you a recipe that I wanted to share for a while... peanut butter smores!</div>
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-Bethany</div>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-6754950195616791762012-08-02T12:18:00.002-05:002012-08-02T12:19:24.483-05:0018 Vegetarian Meal IdeasI have been a vegetarian for exactly 18 months, so I thought today would be a good day to post about vegetarian meals.<br />
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<b>1. Spaghetti with no meat</b> (Noodles, Sauce, spices and Parmesan taste delicious on their own)<br />
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<b>2. Pizza </b>(Cheese or Veggie)<br />
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<b>4. Chili </b>(Try it with noodles in place of the meat)<br />
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<b>5. Cheese Quesadilla </b><br />
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<b>6. Crepes</b> (Check out the recipe <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/07/recipe-crepes.html">HERE</a>)<br />
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<b>7. Pancakes</b><br />
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<b>8. Lasagna </b>(Just leave out the meat... it tastes just as good!)<br />
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<b>9. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup</b><br />
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<b>10. Salad</b> (The possibilities are endless!)<br />
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<b>11. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich</b> (You are never too old!)<br />
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<b>12. Fettucini Alfredo </b><br />
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<b>13. Taco Salad</b> (Tortilla Chips, Beans, Cheese, Salsa, Lettuce, Tomatoes...)<br />
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<b>14. French Fries and a Salad</b><br />
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<b>15. Oatmeal</b><br />
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<b>16. Farina</b><br />
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<b>17. Vegetable soup</b> (Tomato juice, Potatoes, Green Beans, Barley, Carrots...)<br />
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<b>18. Cheese Sandwich</b> (My favorite is Cheese, Lettuce, Ranch and dipped in Taco Sauce)<br />
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I went on a road trip with my siblings last week. We visited the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Devil's Tower. Despite occasional (okay, maybe a big more than that) fights, it was a great trip.<br />
I fell in love with the beauty of Wyoming, and was amazed at the enormity of the Badlands, the details in the faces on Mount Rushmore and all of the hills in the West. Although I am sad that the trip is over, I am happy to be home. It's always good to be home again, isn't it?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">p.s.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sorry for the lack of recipe posts lately, I will try to get back on track now that I am back home.</span>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-54985909714744713312012-07-23T00:00:00.000-05:002012-07-23T00:00:11.340-05:00Recipe: French Breakfast Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/3 c. shortening</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 c. flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In a large bowl beat shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat. In another bowl mix together flour, bakign powder, salt and nutmeg. Alternately add the milk and dry ingredients. Fill 15 muffin cups 2/3 full of batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon and melt the butter. Immediately after baking roll muffins in butter and then sugar. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: inherit;">“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 c. flour </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 tablespoon sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon salt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 c. milk </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 eggs </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 tablespoons butter </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Measure dry ingredients. Slowly beat in liquids until all are added ( a few lumps are okay). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Heat frying pan; once hot add a bit of butter, to coat the bottom of the pan. Pour about 1/4 cup of mixture into the pan and twirl until a thin layer. Watch it until it is golden brown on bottom side, then flip. Repeat, do NOT add more butter between each crepe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fill with toppings of your choice. My family enjoys filling them with raspberries and sprinkled with powdered sugar (as shown above).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: inherit;">If you want to be happy, be.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 cups sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 cup butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4 egg yolks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 1/2 cups cake flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 cup buttermilk, or 1 tablespoon vinegar and enough milk to make 1 cup. Let sit for 5 minutes before adding to batter</span><br />
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Recipe found <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/german-chocolate-cake-3169">HERE.</a></div>
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Find my cupcake version of the recipe <a href="http://happinessisweet.blogspot.com/2012/04/recipe-german-chocolate-cupcakes.html">HERE.</a></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit;">Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect; it means you decided to look beyond the imperfections.</span><br />
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These cookies were delicious. The dough log crumbled when I made them, so I ended up just packing them together, but they were good anyway. I recommend trying them!</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Recipe found <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/beths-pizza-crust-13546">HERE.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Bethany</span>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-8453893966850726772012-06-16T19:28:00.005-05:002012-06-16T19:28:56.582-05:00Cupcake Wars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My sister and I occasionally engage in 'Cupcake Wars', imitating the show. Here are a few photos from one of the wars.</div>
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-Bethany</div>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-16922591985563908092012-06-12T20:33:00.000-05:002012-06-16T19:24:39.019-05:00Homemade Winnie the Pooh Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Piglet</b><br />
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<b>And, of course, Tigger. </b><br />
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Made using sugar cookies, frosting, red hot candies and chocolate chips.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh chubby little tubby all stuffed with fluff he's Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh willy nilly silly old Bear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Soften cream cheese. Mix with brown sugar. Serve with slices of apples.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;">"Why, then, should we ever sink overwhelmed with distress, when life is so soon over, and death is so certain an entrance to <span style="font-size: large;">happiness</span>- to glory?"</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>- Helen in Jane Eyre</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Bethany</span>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-2315122237410871082012-06-04T08:00:00.000-05:002012-06-04T08:00:12.229-05:00Homemade Sesame Street Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made these Sesame Street cookies for my nephew for his second Birthday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Elmo</b><br />
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<b>Cookie Monster</b><br />
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<b>Bert</b><br />
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<b>All of the monsters</b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Lala-lala lala-lala Elmo’s song. Lala-lala lala-lala Elmo’s song. Me write the music, me write the words, that’s Elmo’s song.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">--Bethany</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-80161430687165428362012-05-31T19:49:00.000-05:002012-05-31T19:49:06.529-05:00Truck Birthday Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> My 2 year old nephew's birthday party was a few weeks ago. My sister wanted to make him a truck cake since he <i>LOVES</i> trucks and cars, so drawing inspiration from <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/155233518375792555/">this cake</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/155233518375792543/">this cake</a>, together we made something in between.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Of course the first thing he noticed about the cake was the candy corn... he loves it, too. :)</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ2Iwj5mr_pem7Ww3uTQBOGf9RSJ3aDfO9BpYbGMkOXalLHchT6MaWEV0OTkBoydqJ8QkqSynpf4nGRawNDnTQ6yRZnyj7MydknO-zKXoprW46Z8HWvax6CdKSq6V7qzm0aEBbehZnBeg/s1600/May+5+2012+300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ2Iwj5mr_pem7Ww3uTQBOGf9RSJ3aDfO9BpYbGMkOXalLHchT6MaWEV0OTkBoydqJ8QkqSynpf4nGRawNDnTQ6yRZnyj7MydknO-zKXoprW46Z8HWvax6CdKSq6V7qzm0aEBbehZnBeg/s1600/May+5+2012+300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY0Nnrmn1N7gVW4_3nvOSqK-MYPA2y6bGgsShaVMqOTyi3f70p6E2c6ztEJpMHUyCWXnKmzfu4t-pYI29q8cUIzLHfbe3lhb91GdEDeBB8_lIzSdwSb_lpVBoTFrhoC-mmbHawrjLpDg/s1600/May+5+2012+301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY0Nnrmn1N7gVW4_3nvOSqK-MYPA2y6bGgsShaVMqOTyi3f70p6E2c6ztEJpMHUyCWXnKmzfu4t-pYI29q8cUIzLHfbe3lhb91GdEDeBB8_lIzSdwSb_lpVBoTFrhoC-mmbHawrjLpDg/s1600/May+5+2012+301.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJUs8CW6lbV3uQcg3KgDbbR1Au1Fy8IUxrtb-o7xUVhoowAaNqnanE5dOvCdaC1Ts1nmTCQbzEr7qKty85TEHnZVPnf9HhsAWVy8zBSAlGj_FgraaDCXpMdvTdxW_e-s253vsuaL9b0s/s1600/May+5+2012+287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJUs8CW6lbV3uQcg3KgDbbR1Au1Fy8IUxrtb-o7xUVhoowAaNqnanE5dOvCdaC1Ts1nmTCQbzEr7qKty85TEHnZVPnf9HhsAWVy8zBSAlGj_FgraaDCXpMdvTdxW_e-s253vsuaL9b0s/s1600/May+5+2012+287.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh0ByTiKWZKs9zkRMPOCATBBOqfGGXCfQE3bj-UNW66a54URlygoVhVKTgp819ueKUKyHsG5JlGyJBGUlxhxbII5UaV0SJ8pu-RmD1uUNIM8rXYcVkxKnSST3yAwieO8d5y8H3Xfo1kk/s1600/May+5+2012+290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh0ByTiKWZKs9zkRMPOCATBBOqfGGXCfQE3bj-UNW66a54URlygoVhVKTgp819ueKUKyHsG5JlGyJBGUlxhxbII5UaV0SJ8pu-RmD1uUNIM8rXYcVkxKnSST3yAwieO8d5y8H3Xfo1kk/s1600/May+5+2012+290.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Bethany</div>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-10671839016022427692012-05-23T17:49:00.000-05:002012-05-23T17:49:38.395-05:00Recipe: Easy Homemade French Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe is all over Pinterest, so I had to give it a try. It turned out great; light, fluffy and delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Find the recipe <a href="http://www.dealstomeals.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-post_09.html">HERE.</a><br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;">Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.</span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-small;"><i>-Robert A. Heinlein</i></span><br />
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--BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-76286732380314787202012-05-16T12:52:00.000-05:002012-05-16T12:52:57.792-05:00Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC2g_Lcc5fOWheXxSE17NBHQpeLWOwx0rUMkC_yBjddJvejsGcsOYA152id23vmTLlOBDIo-edguVSFqAEUYfIksfAq7jUN9wReLN6HJ0B1AgO_KGHiGrGNaPGg1sqT_WukOWzixsEyo/s1600/IMG_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC2g_Lcc5fOWheXxSE17NBHQpeLWOwx0rUMkC_yBjddJvejsGcsOYA152id23vmTLlOBDIo-edguVSFqAEUYfIksfAq7jUN9wReLN6HJ0B1AgO_KGHiGrGNaPGg1sqT_WukOWzixsEyo/s1600/IMG_0001.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">1 Cup Sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Combine ingredients with a fork. Form into 1 inch balls (flatten if desired, works either way) and bake at 350 for about 12 minutes.</span><br />
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-BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-77451707098968492232012-05-08T20:03:00.000-05:002012-05-08T20:03:41.617-05:00Recipe: Eclairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Eclairs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp_Z3ctZr8OoKwjcbgQBH6ibcM8i-lVM963JRvqmZF4wl52iK9M4Qi2N1AOK3VSomig6Wpcq0B39_YOnjYg8aIsoDVY0PeVy7XEcdyhOBsNl6jCvPrqKiWkPpnn61dmvmSGbEKzx9YKo/s1600/IMG_9288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp_Z3ctZr8OoKwjcbgQBH6ibcM8i-lVM963JRvqmZF4wl52iK9M4Qi2N1AOK3VSomig6Wpcq0B39_YOnjYg8aIsoDVY0PeVy7XEcdyhOBsNl6jCvPrqKiWkPpnn61dmvmSGbEKzx9YKo/s1600/IMG_9288.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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As the blogger who I got the recipe from mentions, it is very messy making these eclairs- but oh so worth it! Making them is just half the fun- eating them is amazing. They are so, so so good!<br />
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Find the recipe<a href="http://hiddenponies.com/?p=2953"> HERE.</a><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Spring is nature's way of saying, "Lets party!"</span><br />
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--BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587659777720659933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538882214015996803.post-802794838333838452012-05-01T12:01:00.001-05:002012-05-01T12:01:01.074-05:00Recipe: Chocolate Rice Crispy Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anything that has chocolate chips, butterscotch chips <i>and</i> peanut butter in it is bound to be yummy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Personal happiness lies in knowing that life is not a checklist of </span>acquisition<span style="font-family: inherit;"> or </span>achievement<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Your </span>qualifications<span style="font-family: inherit;"> are not your life.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>J.K. Rolling</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
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