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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

How could a dessert miss with these ingredients? The cinnamon is a delicious addition to the already scrumptious cream cheese frosting!   The cinnamon in this frosting would be a perfect match with a pumpkin cake, a chocolate cake, and even a dessert idea for pumpkin bread.     Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (Makes 3 […]

Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia ~ A Perennial a Week

When you need a perennial that is small in stature with striking color, the Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia may be a good option to consider. Because of its smaller size, this perennial would be a perfect front row plant in a layered garden planting.   Arizona Red Shades is made for a garden that gets […]

Baked Manicotti

When we were growing up, one of our family’s dinner favorites was a recipe for baked manicotti . That delicious cheese filling, stuffed inside a pasta crepe, covered in a savory pasta tomato sauce was so delicious, and a great comfort food, too. The recipe included instructions for making the pasta crepes to hold the […]

‘Empress’ Clematis ~ A Perennial a Week

I have a clematis planted near my white post mailbox which it uses for support as it grows in the spring . It is so pretty when it is in bloom that I wish it would bloom all spring and all summer long. Throughout the summer it may get a few more blooms here and […]

12 Sensational Daffodils

Tis the season to be planting bulbs for next spring. Last week we posted 12 spectacular tulips that you can check out here, if you missed them – they really are spectacular! For this week’s featured perennial, we discovered 12 gorgeous daffodils that are just as beautiful! We were surprised to discover so many unique […]

Open-Face Hidden Sandwich

There’s a gorgeous gift shop near us where every season is an eye-catching display of home decor items, gifts for any occasion, and specialty gourmet-type treats that would be perfect for a gift basket. The shop is magical between Thanksgiving and Christmas. All of which makes it hugely popular. You can easily spend a couple […]

12 Spectacular Tulips ~ A Perennial a Week

Is there anything as lovely as a vase filled with tulips? If you have ever flipped through the pages of a bulb catalog, you know how easy it is to get lost in the beauty of the endless varieties and colors of tulips. One is prettier than the next!   Taking the time and care […]

Classic Cheese Log

Whether you make this recipe into a cheese ball or log, it makes one delicious appetizer or snack, served on cocktail breads, crackers, or pita bread pieces. It’s interesting how a particular food dish or recipe reminds you of certain occasions from the past, which is really what this post is about!   Does a […]

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