Seriously! Oreo Truffles

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Yumminess in a little coat of chocolate. That's what these babies are. I love them and since there isn't even a crumb from one of these truffles left, you could say my family loves them too. I made them Sat. in between weddings, basketball games, receptions, and pizza making. 50 pizza's to be exact. Actually I didn't make a pizza, I just told people what to do. I'm good at that. I threatened my boys lives if they touched my truffles while ... ...continue reading

Licorice Caramels

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We're in full Christmas mode here at the Clawson's. The bakery is going crazy, the snow has fallen, and it's time to create a little Christmas at home. First order of business is Licorice Caramels. This is one of those traditions that came from my mom. We spent family night last night wrapping all the tasty little nuggets of black caramel to give to our favorite people. Actually they may never make it to friends and neighbors. We might just ... ...continue reading

Yams, A Very Misunderstood Vegetable

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I love yams. They are delicious, nutritious, and dang tasty. I've learned though that most people are on one of two teams. You either like yams, or you don't. There is no in between. I remember telling someone once that they'd really like yams if they put a ton of butter and cinnamon sugar on them. Their response was that they'd tried it and it still tasted like shi...with a "T" on the end. (This is my 6 year old's favorite way of ... ...continue reading

Balls! Cheeseball’s That Is

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I am so sorry. I just couldn't help myself on that title. I just had to do it and I know you all got a little chuckle, no matter how dainty and refined you may act. Deep down inside we all like a little sassy talk. I think it's healthy. Maybe I'm just justifying my vulgar side, but if I died tomorrow you would miss that about me. I'm sure of it! (I have to tell J that all the time so he remembers I'm a one of a kind, kind of gal!)I love ... ...continue reading

Cracker Toffee

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What in the world is Cracker Toffee you may be asking. Let me tell you, it is so dang good. I have quite a few toffee lovers in my family that request this recipe frequently. J comes from a mother who every Oct. sets out to dip 3000 lbs. of chocolates for everyone she knows and loves and we are very happily and thankfully recipients of all her hard work every year. Usually the week or two before Christmas my in-laws, decked in their best ... ...continue reading

I Am Thankful For Razzleberry Pie

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Razzleberry among Pumpkin, Pecan, and Lemon ChessI promised  a friend a while ago I would post the recipe for the amazing Razzleberry pie my family has for Thanksgiving every year.  Even a pain in my neck won't keep me from making this treat this year.  Years ago when J and I were mere newlyweds, we lived close to a favorite aunt and uncle of mine.  Actually they are great aunt and uncle, but I'm not very politically correct.  Great aunt and ... ...continue reading

Happy

Tues. morning at 4:53 am my world came crashing down.  Not horribly crashing, but enough to keep me from blogging, eating, cooking, running, reading, or anything else I love.  I have a giant pain in my neck, actually a pinched nerve in my neck that caused my whole left arm to go numb, and I am ashamed to admit, James has now seen me at my all time worst moment in life.  Even having babies naturally was nothing compared to what he saw Tues.  I ... ...continue reading

These Are Some Hot Buff Chicks, Dip

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Running/canning gals.Beef ready for the steam table. Look at that equipment. It's old and I'm amazed it still works.Cappuccino girl. (Just teasing Jill!)The second annual running girls Sat. outing at the Preston Cannery is always such a treat. Ok, maybe not a lovely treat, but after you get home with all your goods the time is always well spent. Our adventure started at 4:20am a few Sat's. ago as we loaded our 300 lbs. of raw chicken into the ... ...continue reading

Chicken Divan….Back To My Mormon Mommy Roots

Look at that lovely layered goodness.  There's even corn flakes on top.  Isn't this the cutest bottle of curry.  I bought it because of the packaging.  One for tonight and one for sometime in the future.Oh yes!  It is a casserole to rival any other cream of something casserole.  This one is my all time favorite, and it brings me right back to my Mormon mommy roots.  You know, casseroles, cream of something stuff, and  other large family friendly ... ...continue reading

Pumpkin Caramels

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A few weeks ago J and I were attending family gathering at my brother's home.  Like your typical family gathering there was some delicious food present and my sis-in-law Susan did a fantastic job.  Ham and Swiss sandwiches topped with pears on croissants, a lovely MaryAnn salad with all the good stuff.  It was wonderful, and to top that off there were no children except for those we were honoring. (Marc's 2 kids!)  As Susan was puttering around ... ...continue reading