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College term paper writing is in reality not a child’s play as I thought when I first time was given to write a college term paper . I gladly started writing my college term papers but soon realized that I would need some great help if I have to finish them on time. Well, as it is very obvious that most of the students rush to internet when it comes to find college term paper guidelines. But it is not so easy to find the guidelines which you need most.… Continue

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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Blueberry Cream Pie 1 stick of unsalted Butter (Not Margarine) softened 1 (8oz) pkg. Cream Cheese softened 1 can Condensed Milk 1 (8oz) Cool Whip 1 Graham Cracker Crust 1 Cup of Fresh or Frozen blueberries, rinsed and drained ¼ chopped pecans (optional) Directions: In mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese and milk until smooth. Fold in ½ of Cool Whip. Spread evenly in piecrust. Spread even layer of berries. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Option #1… Continue

* 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.

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* 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

Since I write cookbooks I want to start a discussion about recipes. I cook by thinking with my taste buds and want to teach this to everyone. To do this I would like to invite you to give me the name of a recipe that sounds good to you but calls for at least 1 ingredient that you don't really care for. List the ingredients and tell me which ingredient is the one you don't like. I feel sure that together we can come up with a substitute ingredient that will make this into a recipe you will enjoy.… Continue

Ingredients * 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cook & serve coconut cream pudding/pie filling * 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened * 1 graham cracker crust * 1 1/2 cups milk * Coconut for garnish Directions 1. In a deep bowl, using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and milk, mixing until well blended. 2. Add pudding/pie filling 3. Pour into a med. size sauce pan 4. Over med. heat, cook until the filling starts to thicken and all cream cheese is melted. About 3 min. 5. Pour into pie crust 6. Refri… Continue

White Buttermilk Cake This cake is perfect texture and taste for a wedding cake. I use it for white birthday cakes too. Ingredients o Shortening o 2 cups sugar o ½ tsp salt o 1 tsp baking soda o 1 tsp cream of tartar o 3 cups cake flour o 6 egg whites o 1 cup, or two sticks, butter o 1 cup buttermilk o 1 tsp almond extract or flavoring o ½ tsp lemon extract or flavoring 1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare pans. 2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. 3. Cream 11/3 cups… Continue

Crockpot Black Bean Chili

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