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Grandma Opal’s Coffee Cake

Grandma Opal’s Coffee Cake

If I close my eyes and try to remember my Grandma Opal, I picture a 4′ 10″, gentle, but yet strong lady with the most beautiful white-grey hair, kind eyes and an easy laugh. But if I want to remember our time together, all I 

Autumn Granola

Autumn Granola

All the flavors and textures I crave in the fall come together in this Autumn Granola with minimal sugar and healthy ingredients. It satisfies the craving, and it’s as easy to make as Chex Mix!

The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

I had never heard of Hummingbird Cake. I had the impression that is was a “southern” thing so I grabbed The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, checked the index under Cakes, and was rewarded with this recipe.

Imagine carrot cake. Keep the pineapple, cinnamon and cream cheese frosting but instead of carrots, raisins and walnuts, you have bananas, and pecans. Three layers of yum.