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All-aboard! The "Author" Train is leaving the station on its way to Stir, Laugh, Repeat. Everyone is invited to this 4 day event starting Thursday (6/11) and ending Sunday (6/14). On your journey, you will be met by me and I'll guide you through my simple world of cooking with questions, answers and lots of friendly talk. So mark your calendar and meet me at the station http://www.booklandheights.blogspot.com

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* 2 pkgs (6.4oz. each) banana nut muffin mix
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 1 cup sliced strawberries


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray an 8 x 11 baking dish with non-stick spray
3. In a bowl mix muffin mix, butter, eggs and sour cream
4. Spread evenly into baking pan
5. Arrange strawberries on top of cake
6. Bake 40 min. or until tooth pick inserted n the center comes out clean

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I would like to invite everyone in the Clearwater, FL area to my book signing. The signing will be held at Barnes & Noble on 4/4/09 from 1:00 - 3:00 in Clearwater, FL. Hope to see you there.

* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
* 1 1 2 cups sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1 tsp. baking soda
* 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
* 1 pkg (14 oz.) frozen, sliced strawberries, no sugar added
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 2 Tbl. evaporated milk


Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and baking soda.
4. Add 1/3 of flour mix, 1/3 of milk and 1/3 of sour cream… Continue

* 1/2 lb. ground beef
* 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, ground
* 4 oz. cream cheese
* 12 jumbo shells
* 1 Tbl. oil
* 1/2 med. onion, chopped
* 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
* 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained
* 1 jar (14 oz.) pasta sauce (red)
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
* 1/2 cup shredded cheese


Directions

1. Slightly brown ground beef and Italian sausage
2. Drain and cool
3. Mix in cream cheese (works best when mixing with your hands)
4. Set aside
5. Saute onions and peppers in oil… Continue