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It’s funny how our tastes change as we grow older.  When I was little I hated sweet potatoes, now I love them!  My son would never eat them either, until I served this dish one Thanksgiving.  Now he and my husband both eat them. Sweet Potato Casserole 8 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. white sugar 3 T. vanilla extract 8 eggs, beaten 2 c. heavy whipping cream 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ground cloves 1/2 t. ground nutmeg 2 sticks butter, softened 2 c. packed brown sugar 1 c. flour 2 1/2 c. chopped pecans In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla, eggs and cream. Read More →

It’s a beautiful first day of Spring here in Northern Idaho, the sun is out, there is a chilly wind blowing.  I have little birds moving into the bird house my front porch.  Watching them, it dawns on me…holy smokes my windows are dirty!  Time to truly begin the Spring Cleaning, washing the windows will be at the top of the to-do list. There are several different methods for washing windows and I think everyone has their favorite.  You will want to start with a bucket of cleaning solution, a sponge, lint free towels or squeegee and possibly a step-ladder.  For your outside windows a softRead More →