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    My Garden Journey: Blooms, Vegetables, and Writing Again

    June 29, 2026 - By ldurben@charter.net

    The asiatic lilies are going bonkers and the containers are starting to show-off. My garden journey continues!

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    Gluten-Free Cookies for the Holidays

    December 26, 2024 - By ldurben@charter.net

    When our son, Joe, was diagnosed with Celiac disease last summer, it became my mission to learn how to bake gluten-free cookies, brownies, bars, and cakes so that he could still enjoy the treats he loves — especially around the holidays. I’ve had some fails, that’s for sure, but I’ve…

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    Some of My Favorite Gluten-Free Ingredients and Baking Tools

    December 15, 2024 - By ldurben@charter.net

    When my son, Joe, was diagnosed with celiac disease a few months ago, it definitely shifted how I bake. Needless to say, finding gluten-free ingredients and baking tools was crucial. Joe has always been my taste-tester and he loves baked treats and homemade bread. I wanted to make sure at…

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    Turkey Day Essentials

    November 19, 2023 - By ldurben@charter.net

    We’re hosting Thanksgiving for my family this year and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s funny, I’ve spent the better part of almost 30 years working in the poultry industry, with much of my focus on turkeys. But this is the first time I think I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for my…

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  • Banana Bread Scones with Maple Glaze
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    Banana Bread Scones with Maple Glaze

    August 20, 2023 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I’m back! And yes, it’s been a WHILE since I’ve posted. But these Banana Bread Scones with Maple Glaze need to be shared. And you need to make them! The recipe I make is from Sarah Kieffer’s 100 Morning Treats cookbook. I have two of her baking cookbooks and suffice…

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  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Streusel Topping
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    Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Streusel Topping

    November 22, 2022 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I must say that I’m not a huge pumpkin person. When it comes to the whole “pumpkin vs. apple” discussion that occurs in the fall, I typically fall on the apple side. These pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips and streusel topping, however, may change my mind. If you love an…

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  • Chicken Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles and Chives
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    Chicken Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles and Chives

    November 1, 2022 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Forgive me, blog readers, for I have sinned. It was been 8 months since my last post. But let me assure you, this Chicken Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles and Chives recipe is worth the wait. I promise you. I am also embarrassed to say I haven’t cooked out of…

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    Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

    February 27, 2022 - By ldurben@charter.net

    This recipe for my family’s favorite chocolate chip cookies has been buried in a different blog post from years ago, which I decided was silly. I even have a hard time finding it when I want it. Instead, I’m re-writing and re-posting it here so you can finally have easy…

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