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    Raspberry Muffins with Lemon Streusel

    February 24, 2021 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. Despite the fact that I’m annoyed with myself for not…

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  • Norwegian Kringla Recipe | MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Norwegian Kringla Recipe – Updated

    December 21, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. Norwegian kringla is a Christmas tradition in my family. I…

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  • White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies

    December 13, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    These White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cracker Cookies check all the boxes — easy (no bake), delicious, and so festive! My mom has made these forever for any time of year. Mostly she uses chocolate almond bark — but this time of year, I like to use the vanilla (white) almond…

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  • Peanut Butter Balls | Christmas Cookies | MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Peanut Butter Balls

    December 9, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    The Christmas baking season is in full swing and these Peanut Butter Balls are a fairly new tradition — and happily so! — in our family. The recipe comes from my blogger friend, Val, over at Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids and reminds me of a similar cookie (are these…

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  • How to plant garlic | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    How to Plant Garlic

    October 26, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    If you follow my Instagram or Facebook platforms, then you know I absolutely love to plant garlic. In fact, it’s one of my favorite vegetables to grow in my gardens. My mom started growing garlic a few years ago and she gave me some bulbs to try — and ever…

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  • Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie for the Instant Pot | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie (Deconstructed)

    September 7, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    It’s currently 51 degrees in Minnesota (yes, on September 7) and feels like the perfect day for a little Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie for the Instant Pot. Teacher Man is starting full-on distance learning with his students tomorrow and Joe actually doesn’t go back until next Monday. He will be…

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  • Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com
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    Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping

    July 19, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. I have been craving blueberry pie with crumb topping for…

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    May Flowers

    May 24, 2020 - By ldurben@charter.net

    May flowers always bring me plenty of smiles and joy. There is just something about the gardens this time of year. May flowers are new and fresh and bright and so colorful. May flowers signal that summer is almost here. May flowers also mean May vegetables are starting to grow,…

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Hello, I’m Lara! I’m a wife, mom (empty nester, almost!), a business owner, and an avid baker, gardener, and traveler. Thanks for being here!

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