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Fall is my absolute favorite season of the entire year and in Michigan, where I reside, it seems to be the time when God is showing off His marvelous artistry through the bright, beautiful shades of red, orange and green that cover the terrain. Combine the vibrant colors with the crisp, cool air and fragrant […]
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From visiting local orchards for U-Pick apple fun to exploring the variety of uses to cook, bake and eat apples, to burning apple-scented candles and everything in between, the apple is a seasonal fall staple as well as one of my favorite fall flavors to enjoy during my favorite time of the year. If you’re […]
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This recipe is my oldest daughter’s all-time favorite! The original inspiration for combining sausage with butternut squash was taken from the Rachael Ray show but over the years I have tweaked it to make it my own. Warning: this recipe is quite time-consuming and delicious; do not make this meal for anyone you do not […]
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Growing up, my family would travel out to West Michigan’s countryside each summer to visit a U-pick blueberry farm. I always loved munching on blueberries and competing with my siblings to see who could pick the most. It wasn’t until I was a grown adult that I learned my family’s annual tradition was actually rooted […]
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My family has a small obsession with M&Ms. Plain, peanut, peanut butter, almond, brownie batter, crispy, pretzel…give us all of the M&Ms! We don’t discriminate! Moreover, we buy every seasonal pack that releases and aren’t afraid to try limited flavor variations either. Sure, we eat them as sweet treat on their own (I often store […]