Christmas Bird Count
This morning, I was standing at my kitchen counter whisking an egg for breakfast when, suddenly, I felt my skin prickle. I was being watched.
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Kendrick House
Kendrick House is the only pre-Civil War building that remains standing in Jasper County, Missouri. It is filled with history (and maybe a few ghosts).
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Galena’s Murder Bordello
From the moment I saw the house, I was transfixed. I’d later learn that it held murderous secrets within its walls.
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Thanksgiving Stuffing
What gives this stuffing a made-from-scratch flavor is the addition of fresh vegetables and spices and a secret ingredient.
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Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups
Kids love these Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups that consist of pudding topped with crushed Oreos, a Milano cookie “tombstone” and a candy pumpkin.
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Mummy Cookies
Delight the kids this Halloween by transforming regular treats into “Mummy Cookies.”
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Saltine Cracker English Toffee
The crackers add a touch of salt, which contrasts nicely with the buttery sweet toffee taste. What’s even better is that it is so simple and quick to make.
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Easy Truffles
Every time I make these truffles, I achieve hero status in my household. They are so easy to make – but I don’t tell my family that because I enjoy having them think that I’m a confectionery genius.
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