Guess what we got yesterday? Yep, shredded coconut! And boy is it good! Since pineapples are on sale for 99 cents at Aldis we got 4 of them and bananas are on sale for 33 cents a pound at Wal Mart so we got several bunches of them. And now we are having a tropical party! To the blender we added some

• fresh pineapple chunks,
• a couple bananas,
• a bit of spring water,
• a couple spoons of natural sugar
• and a spoon or two of wheat germ,

and whipped it up! Then added

• several spoons of Tropical Traditions shredded coconut

and whipped for an additional few seconds. And WOW! This is wonderful! Can’t wait to try more recipes!

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You know it is somebody’s Birthday when this is served for breakfast.

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We did this for Moriah’s birthday and mine. Chocolate cake with choc chips added to the batter. Cooked in a bundt pan. We filled the middle with strawberries that had been cut and marinated with a cup of natural sugar. Then we put strawberries all around the outside. Then we drizzled strawberry and choc sauce on top, and added whipped cream. Absolutely incredible and has become a family favorite.

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This was Georgia’s birthday creation the other day. Brownie layer on bottom then soaked strawberries, then LOTS of whipped cream then more sliced strawberries. Yumm

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This was my special birthday cake creation for Hannah yesterday. It is a Brownie – Ice Cream – Banana Split – Chocolate Sunday Cake. We took a 13×9 baking dish and made a batch of brownies then set it to cool. When cool we layered it with peanut butter ice cream sandwiches, then we spread on an entire large container of cool whip.

We took it out and added a nice all over drizzle of very rich chocolate sauce. Then another layer of sliced pineapple rings (fresh pineapple is currently 99cents at Aldi’s) and banana slices. We also added fresh sliced strawberries and then chopped nuts. Then we topped with maraschino cherries. It was definitely one of a kind and everyone loved it!

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• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 sticks butter
• 2/3 cup half and half
• 12 oz package semi sweet chocolate chips
• 7 oz jar marshmallow cream
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla

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• 2 Cups natural sugar
• 3 1/2  C. self rising flour
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 t. vanilla
• 12 oz bag chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl mix dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Then soften peanut butter  and butter slightly and mix together. Pour in with dry ingredients and eggs and vanilla and mix well. On cookie sheet form balls and bake at 350 degrees for 10- 15 mins until almost done. If you take them out before they look all the way done they will stay soft. If you like them harder then cook till firm.

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How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are one of the best treats you can offer a guest. Just because they are a yeast bread, and look intimidating doesn’t mean you can’t make them. Just take it one step at a time. Before you know it you will be a Cinnamon Roll Queen!

These Cinnamon Rolls are neither budget nor low-cal, but they are worth every bite  

If you will notice in the picture there is one missing. Even though I ran for my camera the minute they were placed on the serving tray, someone still beat me to them. Cinnamon Rolls are a definite favorite in our family.

not just a recipe, but a very detailed How To ebook with step by step instructions and lots of pictures

$7.95 regular price

This is just one of a series of Creatively Simple “How to” ebooks approx 27 pages with lots of pictures  ebook download

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from my bookstore

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream 

Nothing says fun in summer like homemade ice cream. There are a thousand ways to make homemade ice cream but this is the technique we have settled on. It is rich and satisfying. You can add in any flavor and have ice cream as great as any high priced gourmet ice cream store right at home! When you make it yourself you know exactly what is in it, and it becomes a healthy treat rather than just cold junk food. There is just one requirement to making homemade ice cream, you have to have fun!

$7.95 regular price
This is just one of a series of Creatively Simple “How to” ebooks approx 23 pages with lots of pictures  ebook download
AND MY First Things First ebook I send to you with every purchase!

NEW Release special for a limited time only $3.95

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I do believe there will be chocolate in Heaven

• 1 pkg. (12 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips ( if you have a save a lot near you, there’s are best $1.49)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, we use raw sugar
• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs (blended well in blender)
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix and beat sugar, butter and vanilla, with a wisk, then add in blended eggs. Then add in remaining ingredients and mix with hands. Yes hands in dough are good. Then taking small handfuls of dough shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes or until set. They should look like they are going to crack on top. If you use the raw sugar they will look kind of sparkly as ours do. Don’t forget to bless the cook.

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