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Strawberries and Cream Scones

Strawberries and Cream scones are tender, golden and not too sweet, perfectly punctuated with ruby berries and a light glaze and will make any breakfast or brunch special.  They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but really are easy to make. Prepare the berries ahead of time and refrigerate until you need them.  […]

Mississippi Sin Dip

Mississippi Sin Dip is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and so sinfully good!  I understand the “sin” part of the name, but not why Mississippi should get all the glory.  But then I am woefully undereducated about Mississippi,  My mother taught us to spell it: M I crooked letter crooked letter, I crooked letter crooked letter I […]

Rocky’s Year End Review

I joined the Vance household at the beginning of the New Year when I was just a handful.  The last humans I knew left me behind when they moved.  A nice man rescued me and found the Vances via facebook.  I was so hungry I ate and ate and ate for days.  And hid a […]

12 Awesome Appetizers and Delicious Dips

Here’s a dozen great appetizers and dips to consider for your next party. Plus a bonus appetizer for a Christmas / New Year Party that has been a seasonal top post since it appeared on A Pinch of Joy!  I was so surprised to see the total number I just had to add it! How’s […]

Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Pancake Mix

Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Pancakes — a welcome gift and a delicious breakfast.  Or a great brinner — you know, breakfast for dinner.  Light and fluffy pancakes with just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of spice to life them from the ordinary.  So good!! To make a Gift in a Jar, use a […]

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Apple Butter Crumb Cake Mix — Gift in a Jar

Rich, buttery streusel surrounding flavorful apple slices –mmmm.  Apple Butter Crumb Cake is delicious as a coffee cake for brunch.  It is heavenly as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.    Your friends will love this mix!  Add the can of apple pie filling to the gift bag and they will […]