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Figgy Old Fashioned

December 23, 2019 by Dana Leave a Comment

Oh bring us a figgy old fashioned; Oh, bring us a figgy old fashioned; Oh, bring us a figgy old fashioned; it’s a cup of good cheer! It’s been quiet here on the blog lately – life kind of got in the way – but since Tory & I started talking about planning the Christmas… 

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: bourbon, Christmas, christmas cocktail, drinks, fig jam, holidays, old fashioned, tradition

Gumdrop Bread

November 27, 2018 by Dana 1 Comment

At the annual cookie party my Aunt ‘Thann used to throw when we were kids, not only would each family get to take home a bucket of Christmas cookies but we would also get a loaf of bread – like this Gumdrop Bread. It’s kind of like a version of a fruitcake but made with… 

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Filed Under: Bread Tagged With: bread, Christmas, family recipe, gumdrops, holidays, nostalgia

Holly Wreaths

December 17, 2015 by Dana Leave a Comment

I don’t know that I can call these cookies, but since they always made an appearance at Aunt ‘Thann’s cookie parties, I’m just going to go with it.  Holly Wreaths are basically a rice krispy bar made with cornflakes, shaped into a wreath and garnished with red hot candies.  I love how festive these look!… 

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Filed Under: Cookies & Bars Tagged With: christmas cookie, family recipe, holidays, homemade, marshmallow, nostaglia

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We’re two sisters whose story began at the end of a gravel road in Northern MN. We love to cook, share new recipes with each other, and are excited to share what we love to cook with you!

Hey, It's Tory! I've somewhat recently decided that cooking my own food is fun and can be healthier. I'm hoping this blog will inspire me to create healthy, tasty dishes! Learn More…

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