Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake – Go On; Treat Yourself!
Sour Cream Chocolate Cake is rich and delicious. I love making this in a bundt pan. Serve thick slices with whipped cream. Oh my, this is good! Cake 4, 1 ounce each, unsweetened, chocolate. Melt and cool. 1-cup water ¾ cup sour cream ¼ cup margarine 1-teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2…
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Vodka Pea Salad
Thinking ahead to my dinner I was hosting I had everything set except what to make for a salad. I didn’t want to have a big green salad mostly because I didn’t want to fuss with salad plates. I have done my cole slaw so often it has become a standard so enough of that.…
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Dress Up Your Table!
For years I have had a large dining room table and love it, especially when family or friends are gathered round to enjoy good food and conversation. I must admit it has taken me just about as many years to ‘train’ my family that the beautiful wood table is not a ‘catch-all’. Wallets, keys, and…
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Fresh Yeast Rolls
A freshly baked yeast roll can make even ordinary soup taste wonderful, or put the finishing touch on a meal you slaved over for hours. Homemade is the secret. I don’t care what the package says about the ‘homemade’ taste of a frozen hunk of dough. It doesn’t measure up to these rolls. The yeast…
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Quick Crumble – Make One Or A Zillion!
Have you ever been in the spot where you need a ‘homemade’ dessert and have none? Friends are coming and there is no way to dress up an Oreo so it doesn’t look like an Oreo. Or maybe you feel like you deserve a dessert, just for you! Give Quick Crumble a try. This…
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“Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire…”
Oh my! These lyrics are heart tugging as well-known words of The Christmas Song. The lyrics and music were written way back in 1946. Finally! Something that was around before me! Nat King Cole put the words in sync with his melodic voice and a traditional Christmas ballad was born. Such imagery comes to mind…
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Thanksgiving In One Bite – Perfect Leftovers!
Thanksgiving dinner is a favorite feast for so many people. The table is usually laden with food, each dish more flavorful than the next. Don’t forget the aroma that fills the house with the rich smell of roasting turkey. Then there are the leftovers. For many leftover food from Thanksgiving equals a plate filled with…
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Pumpkin Cookies!
Every fall pumpkins appear just about everywhere, and people start making their pumpkin breads, pumpkin bars, and pumpkin cookies, among other things of course. Since all of these things are so good, I have to wonder why do we limit ourselves to one, 3-month period to enjoy them? Pumpkin is in the grocery store year…
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Oriental Chicken – A Nice Change For Baked Chicken!
Oriental Chicken is a great change of pace for your poultry. If you enjoy Chinese food, more than likely you will love this! The marinade coats the chicken with a tangy-sweet glaze. The marinated meat holds so much moist flavor to make every bite delicious. Each time I have this it reminds me of General…
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Out Of Eggs? Don’t Panic!
Nothing is more frustrating than getting ready to bake something and reaching into the refrigerator to find the egg basket empty! How did that happen! You always have eggs. Not today! I must admit I have even gotten to the point of having all the dry ingredients in my bowl and just then notice the…
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