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Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

by Candace Sampson

Ummm, this ain’t no ordinary, come in a box gingerbread house. No sirree bob, this house is a true original that takes two months to build. This is what you’ll need to build a Gingerbread house Disney style. Recipe provided by Disney’s Grand Floridian. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Disney 1,050 pounds of honey 800 pounds …

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22nd Day of Christmas

by Candace Sampson

On the 22nd day of Christmas we started to live our dream of celebrating the holidays Disney style. The weather was perfect, the park was more than we ever could have imagined, and we all felt at home, like we always do at Disney. I was certain that being away from home at Christmas would …

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Thirteenth Day of Christmas

by Candace Sampson

Somewhere between the 8th day of Christmas and the 13th, my Christmas plans were derailed. As a matter of fact, my Christmas spirit just picked up and left. How dare life step in and mess with my picture perfect interpretation of the holiday season like this? (I kid, kind of.) This year is different in …

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Hot Chocolate Blocks

by Candace Sampson

I found these on Pinterest. I know, I know, I’m seeking counselling for my addiction. Anyway, I couldn’t resist them. Hot Chocolate Blocks 1/2 cup heavy cream 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 3 cups chocolate semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate.(Make and Take suggested mixing it up, so I did. 1 cup each of 56% Callebaut, …

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Snowmen Kisses

by Candace Sampson

Okay, they’re not really Snowmen Kisses, it’s meringue, but we’re going with a theme here, so stick with me. Meringue has to be one of the cheapest, easiest and most delicious baked goods you can make. It also makes a great gift during the holidays. Snowmen Kisses 5 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 …

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Martin’s AMAZING French Toast

by Candace Sampson

I had this at a friend’s house a couple of years ago and its become one of my favorite things to make for a large crowd for breakfast. I can’t remember where she got it from, so we’re just going to call this Martin’s AMAZING French Toast. This past weekend my daughter requested it for …

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Chocolate Chip Cookies aka The Cure for PMS

by Candace Sampson

So, I was stumbling the other night, or pinning….either way I was in one of my happy places when I came across this recipe from Crepes of Wrath. I knew right away that I had to try it! I was immediately drawn to the salt and sweet of these cookies. It’s like putting M&M’s in …

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French Onion Soup

by Candace Sampson

Caramelized onions are one the most versatile ingredients you can have ready to go in your refrigerator. Cook up a batch big batch one day and then store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 1 week. Use them in dips, for homemade pizza, put them on top of brie in …

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