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And since my birthday happens to be the 4th of July I love this banner even more. I know, right? The best birthday ever!
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*This post was updated October 2025.
What a great time of year. It is filled with excitement, parties, presents, and family. Treats are everywhere aren’t they? My Italian Cottage Cheese Vegetable Dip is a great solution to have something more healthy. (Don’t get me wrong-I LOVE sugar as much as the next person.) But sometimes I just crave something savory.
This is also a great place to find FAVORITE recipes for Appetizers and Desserts from 20 of YOUR favorite bloggers!
*This post was updated November 2025.
Updated December 2024.
I am writing you today from my daughter’s home in Utah! I flew up yesterday to help her pack to move to Georgia. I will also drive with her across the country to her new home with 4 of our grandkids. What an adventure, right?
Okay, NOW onto the real reason you are here. This recipe for Pistachio Pineapple Pudding Salad is definitely a family favorite.
I am always baking cookies and pies for our family. I LOVE baking for them. BUT, THIS recipe for Toasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes is their ALL-Time favorite.
I know this recipe traditionally call for walnuts or pecans. I am now allergic to both of those nuts. So, I don’t purchase them very often. One Christmas baking season, I only had raw, sliced almonds. So, I thought I might as well give it a try. They have been the family fave ever since!!
Another thing about this cookie-I ONLY use REAL vanilla & butter. It makes all the difference in the flaky texture and buttery flavor.
