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Still Working On The Cottage Food Bill

The home based bakers of Minnesota are still working to get the cottage food bill amended in our state. It has already been amended in 34 states to allow for the selling of baked goods from a home. This law will help home bakers to supplement their incomes and promote future small businesses. As the …

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Lemon Chiffon Birthday Cake

Check out this lovely lemon chiffon birthday cake I made for a friend. The brightly colored flowers were so cheerfully perfect after all of the snow we’ve had lately.

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Raspberry Filled Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes

We have been so busy lately that I didn’t even get a chance to bake the usual Valentine Goodies that I bake every year. I decided to take advantage of being housebound because of the impossible snow this week, and bake one of the recipes I had been wanting to try for awhile. Most people make something with chocolate and …

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Autumn’s Cake

Much to the detriment and eye rolling of my family still living at home, Fall cleaning has commenced in my household. That means I am cleaning out every drawer, cupboard, nook and cranny in the whole place. It’s amazing how much junk you can accumulate in such a short span of time. I’d really like …

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Orange Cake Bites

Wow! June was busy and July is looking like it’s going to continue the trend. My youngest daughter graduated, it was the highlight of the month. I am so happy that’s finished. After many tears, uncountable prayers, teeth gritting, and much more grey hair, all six of my kids are done with school. The next …

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Warm Weather, Sunshine, And Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

We’ve finally had a few days of sunshine and 80 degree weather! This means that we can be outside and enjoy the great outdoors. It also means that my son, who used to be a landscaper and still loves working in the garden, is once again tearing my yard apart. I keep telling him that …

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Not too long ago we went to this really neat shop in St. Cloud, Minnesota, called The Grande Depot. It was built in 1912 and it is just beautiful. The interior is full of spectacular wood work and I spent a long time just thinking  of all the history such a building must hold. Sadly, …

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Rose Swirl Cake

I love to try new cake decorating techniques, and lately I have been noticing a lot of cakes decorated with a rose swirl design. Of course I figured it was time to try it for myself. I watched a few tutorials on Youtube and this one was my favorite. Be sure to check it out! …

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April 2013 Minnesota Cottage Food Law Update

Good morning my friends and Happy Friday to you! We now have a combined total of 765 signatures. Every week we see a few more added. That is great since it means we are continuing to gain awareness and support for our cause. I have heard from both Sen. Brown and Rep. Newberger. Sadly, if …

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Ultra Light Chocolate Cupcakes ~ Happy Passover!

It’s spring, and with that comes Passover and Easter. In our family we celebrate Passover, as we believe that this was Jesus’ last supper. I always enjoy finding new recipes to serve alongside the family favorites. This year was the added challenge of finding a nice chocolate cake for my Grandson’s second birthday. As usual …

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