It Bakes Me Happy

Apple Freezies

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Enjoy the delicious taste of apple cider year round with these easy, refreshing apple freezies drink. A couple of weeks ago while we were on vacation in North Carolina, we visited an apple orchard called Barber Orchards, I've mentioned them before, point is we loved it there! Aside from the wide selection of apples and fresh vegetables they house a bakery with some truly amazing treats; one of which is an apple freeze. If you're anything like I am, when it comes to frozen drinks, then ... Read More about Apple Freezies

Whole Wheat Brownies

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A cake-like brownie with all the flavor and half the calories; these Whole Wheat Brownies are a good treat for the days you want to indulge but still feel good about your choices. Sunday I was super craving brownies and despite almost 2 weeks of feeling terribly congested ( I finally went to the Dr. Monday and I have an upper respiratory infection = BOO! ) I was determined to make some, no sooner than I had committed myself to baking that I realized I was out of flour, except for whole ... Read More about Whole Wheat Brownies

Cranberry Apple Crisp

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Diced apples and cranberries are baked together with a delicious crunchy oat topping in this Cranberry Apple Crisp, the perfect fall dessert. Years ago before I had my daughter when I worked as a full-time graphic designer for a newspaper, there was a woman that I worked with, Diane, who gave me a recipe for one of the most delicious apple crisps I have ever eaten! We used to have a holiday potluck each year and that was the first time I ever tried this recipe. I feel immediately in love with ... Read More about Cranberry Apple Crisp

Spinach & Tomato Frittata

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A quick frittata of spinach and tomato with swiss cheese, makes this a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. This past week was spent up in the mountains of North Carolina at my in laws cabin; it's a charming, rustic cabin built by my husbands grandfather. We ate out most of the trip, if you've ever been to Maggie Valley; then you know there are some really amazing places to eat! Anyway I over ate on many a delicious pastry and breakfast – a family tradition is breakfast at Joey's Pancake ... Read More about Spinach & Tomato Frittata