If you want to learn how to make a lovely cara cara lemon cake, you're at the right location! What is a cara cara you may be asking? Cara cara oranges are a surprising fruit. They are sweet, not as tart as a regular orange...
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Lack of Copyright Protection for Recipes
The lack of copyright protection for recipes is why places like KFC have secret ingredients. It's not because they are trying to create sensationalism. It's because they know the minute their recipe is out, John Smith can...
Spectacular Spice Cake that Defies the Seasons
If you like spice cake, look no further. Learn how to make spectacular spice cake in a few easy steps. This is a simple recipe that is quick to make. Within minutes it's in the oven and on the table within an hour. Since it...
Tangy Asiago Cheese Bread Recipe
If you ever had asiago cheese bread from Panera Bread and had their asiago bagels, you'll likely appreciate this recipe. This is not meant to be a copycat recipe, but rather an inspired one. As much as I love the bagels from...
Clean your Oven Frequently for Health and Safety
Clean your oven frequently. I know, you don't want to hear this. But it's important, so listen up. Let's take time to discuss the cleanliness of your oven and how it can impact your bakes. As you may have learned in a...
Happy Fourth Anniversary, My Dear Jackson!
No recipe today, folks. So, sorry about that. But it is for a good cause! Jackson is taking the day off to celebrate his 4th year of freedom. This little guy helped give me my life back. Happy Fourth Anniversary, Jackson....
Snuggle Up with Some Puppy Chow Snack Mix
So you made white trash snack mix and you are wondering what else you can make with all those left over cereals. I recommend learning how to make puppy chow snack mix! It is just like white trash in terms of ease, cheap and...
Sensational Orange Spice Cake Good for All Seasons
Stop what you are doing. Right now, I'm going to teach you how to make sensational orange spice cake. And it's fast and easy! I'll keep this post short and to the point because you'll want to run to the store and buy the...
Millionaire’s Shortbread, Eat Like your Rich
What is a Millionaires Shortbread? Millionaire's Shortbread is a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie, topped with delicious soft salted caramel and followed by a layer of rich dark chocolate. If you enjoy Twix candy bars,...
“Country and Proud of It” White Trash Snack Mix
White trash is a sweet snack mix that is great for parties or to have around the house to snack on. It is similar to Chex Mix Muddy Buddies™ but without peanut butter or chocolate. There is another version often made that...
Butter Me Up! Vividly Vanilla Shortbread
If you like butter cookies, you're in for a real treat. This is the basic recipe that makes most of these delightful cookies. The Europeans have less sugar whereas Americans tend load up in excess. Others will have more or...
Put a Spring in Your Step Zesty Lemon Shortbread
This recipe is for a zesty lemon shortbread and uses the basic 1, 2, 3 approach. One part sweetener, two parts fat and three parts flour. To add in flavor, a lemon is washed, zested and juiced. This is such a simple recipe...