I do love scones, especially homemade. They are not difficult and you do not need a special scone pan. I stole this recipe from the internet years ago, and unlike every other recipe I've ever used in the entire world, I have never had to doctor or change this one. ENJOY!

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Not only do I hoard recipes, I am completely honest when I say I steal them too. I do not however, claim to have invented the recipe; such as some of the women in the political arena have been doing lately. If I stole it -- I will admit it. I want to share with you a truly wonderful way to bake chicken that will have your tummy screaming for more!

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I am SUCH a recipe hoarder. Now make sure you read that right. I am constantly printing out recipes for things that sound wonderful, and in time, they end up in a file folder in my desk, or in a pile, or in a drawer....not a place that is appropriate for finding it when bored with cooking and want something different.......

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I'm going to see who actually reads my blog now! I have a question for you -- and even if you don't know the answer, leave a comment!

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The diet didn't go very well. I'm back to eating peanut M & M's, cake for breakfast, Starbucks Frappaccino iced coffee on the drive into work and last night we had french toast w/ sausage for dinner. So here is a list of things that are considered non-diet foods, just in case you forgot what your sweet tooth has been asking for all these months!

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I will be the first to admit that I hate diets. I hate having to watch my caloric and fat intake. I live with a man who loves to eat and doesn't even care one iota if either one of us gets fat. Well, sorry to say this dear -- but we are both already fat.

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It's almost the end of summer and you might be wondering why I'm writing about ice cream floats. Well - mostly because I wanted to. Do I need a reason? It's my blog afterall!

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Stolen without permission from my newest cookbook: "The New Basics Cookbook" -- although not entirely new (1989), but new to me. Now that we have established the newness of the new cookbook, let's talk about sandwiches.

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My dad always called potatoes "spuds" and I have continued the tradition! If you are looking for a real easy side dish, you've come to the right place!

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You may think I've given up eating - just to drink! The last two recipes have been for pimped out lemonade and then before that -- watermelon margaritas. Well...I am still eating -- but have been on a beverage jag (you are shocked -- I can tell!!....So let me share one more bit of liquid refreshment with you and then we will get back to FOOD!!! Becuz, Lord knows I love food. But I do love my beverages as well!

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I am not above stealing recipes! I try for the most part to share with you my own, tried & true recipes, but sometimes I read something in a magazine or on the internet and I know in my heart -- I JUST HAVE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU...even if I can't take the credit. So here are some wonderful ways to pimp your lemonade!

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In the summer of 1997 I had a life-changing series of events. In order to celebrate the NEW ME, I got a tattoo, bought a thumb ring and had a party to end all parties. I served these Watermelon Margaritas at my party and they were a HUGE hit, you can certainly omit the alcohol, but what fun would that be?

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My mother was not the best cook; and it's difficult for me to say this - because she has passed away (do not speak ill of the dead), and we are supposed to love our mother; no-matter-what.

That having been said....

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Have you ever heard of a macaroni salad that has a can of sweetened condensed milk in it? Did you think -- like me -- that it would not be good? Well, let me introduce you to a fabulous summer pasta salad that will change your mind; as it did mine! Mavis and I work together and she brought this salad in last week; along w/ the recipe. Try it -- you will like it!

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We often have this with a large salad. It doesn't work well as an appetizer, because it really needs to be served hot, right out of the oven. It's very cheesy and yummy!

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