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Avocado egg rolls

By Jennifer Elders | December 19, 2018

Ok, these are so darn yummy!    I had these years ago at the Cheesecake Factory and I’ve always wanted to try and make them for myself.  These days there are so many copycat recipes out there for just about anything you’re looking for.  So I looked and sure enough there were several to try. …

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♪♪♫ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…♫♪

By Jennifer Elders | December 19, 2018

Well, well, well, here we are again.  Christmas is fast approaching and I have not done nearly all the things I swore I was going to do!!!  What happened to all those recipes I was going to bake, make, create, and post?????????  For cryin’ out loud, I had the best of intentions but I’ve been…

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Pumpkin Cake Roll with Toffee Cream Cheese Filling

By Jennifer Elders | November 19, 2018

This is a fun, beautiful, and delicious pumpkin cake roll. I’ve been looking through tons of recipes to find the one I wanted to try. The minute I saw the picture of this one I knew my search was over!! I loved the swirly design and couldn’t wait to make it.♥ I hope if you…

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Baking, cooking, and Holiday craziness!

By Jennifer Elders | November 18, 2018

Omgoodness , do you all go crazy at this time of year with wanting to make appetizers, desserts, and side dishes??!!! Or is it just me????  I’m out of my mind finding sooooo many things I want to make!!! Between Facebook, Pinterest, cooking magazines, and cooking shows on TV,  I’m completely overwhelmed with things I…

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The Bazaar, and the Bizarre!

By Jennifer Elders | November 11, 2018

Over the weekend, I took part in a Holiday Bazaar.  All in all it was a good experience and fun to do. Not to mention a LOT of work!!!! Of course it is work that I love and have a passion for.  I am completely in love with cooking and baking and love to share…

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Spicy Corn Chowder

By Jennifer Elders | November 6, 2018

I am SOOO excited to share this recipe with you! Whenever we have family get togethers everyone looks forward to my daughter Kelly making her “nearly” famous Corn Chowder! She found this recipe on the food network and has been making it for a few years now. We all love it. ♥  She usually makes…

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Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta

By Jennifer Elders | November 4, 2018

Wow. This is just amazing. I love it!! The perfect, pretty, delicious, Holiday appetizer! Once I found this recipe, I have made it every year since. It has a beautiful color, keeps for weeks in the fridge and everyone loves it.!!! If you are looking for a gorgeous and yummy appetizer, this is it!  This…

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French Onion Soup

By Jennifer Elders | October 29, 2018

For anyone who loves French Onion Soup, look no further for an absolutely delicious recipe.  I was lucky enough to find this one from watching a cooking show.  I made it soon after and have never looked back! There are only a couple of things I do differently but mostly I follow the recipe on…

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The not so fun Kitchen day

By Jennifer Elders | October 29, 2018

Ahh, where to begin.  I guess for starters I will tell you my dishwasher died about 3 weeks ago.  Part of the time I really don’t mind doing dishes by hand. But the other part, like today when I’m baking and cooking up a storm and making a mess, I really miss the dishwasher! I…

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Mid October

By Jennifer Elders | October 19, 2018

It is mid October. What????? How did THAT happen?????  Well, nevertheless, here it is. Maples and a few other trees and bushes have been turning beautiful colors with leaves falling to the ground.  So pretty.  That means its getting closer to the winter months. I’m waiting for the cold weather to arrive which I think…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Jennifer. So glad you stopped by the website!!  I love cooking, gardening, and photography and this is a place where I can bring it all together to share with you.
I live in a beautiful area called Lake Quinault in the Olympic Rain forest. I'm married and have four children who were all raised here.
I'm always on the lookout for a good photo whether it be flowers, food, family, or the scenic area in which I live.  So many things, so little time!
I'm looking forward to you stopping by, and me finding more and more to share with you ♥

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