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strawberry cheesecake bars

Posted on July 21, 2015 by The Contemplatress

A little over a year ago I made strawberry cheesecake bars for a graduation party. Apparently they were memorable as I have had requests to make them again and to divulge the recipe. I’ve noticed it doesn’t count if I … Continue reading →

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red, white and blueberry bars

Posted on July 7, 2015 by The Contemplatress

(aka, God-Bless-America-Red-White-and-Blueberry Bars) The official name of these bars is: God-Bless-America-Red-White-and-Blueberry Bars. This is a long name and may not be favored by all so I have shortened it to simply: red, white and blueberry bars. This name is just … Continue reading →

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depression cake

Posted on May 1, 2015 by The Contemplatress

When I was a kid my mom made depression cake once in a while. I remember she would cook it in a metal 9×13 pan and put powdered sugar on top. There was a slide-top lid for this pan. I … Continue reading →

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better with bacon (and bacon fat)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by The Contemplatress

  I used the bacon fat to make that crust. I didn’t just use three tablespoons of bacon fat. I used the whole half a cup (about half a cup) to make the pie crust of this quiche. The bacon … Continue reading →

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peanut butter chocolate bunny cookies

Posted on March 22, 2015 by The Contemplatress

It all started with Saint Patrick’s Day at Grandma’s house. This was a time for my mother, my grandmother and I to relive old times. When I lived nearby we used to get together several Saturdays a month to have … Continue reading →

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