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best coconut cream pie

Forget The Rest, This is The Best Coconut Cream Pie

by Candace Sampson

Dear Daughters, Let me tell you the story about how I came across the Best Coconut Cream Pie ever. You see, your Boppy (for my readers, this what my girls call their grandfather), used to rave to me about how his sister, your Great Aunt Patricia, used to make him the best Coconut Cream Pie. Your …

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Strawberry Rhubarb Fool

by Candace Sampson

Today, two of my favourite things were at the grocery store together……strawberry and rhubarb. They’re like the Desi and Luci of the fruit world. They just belong together. Fools are an easy dessert to make with fresh fruit and I prefer them over the more involved Eton Mess for the hotter months. Strawberry Rhubarb Fool …

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Easy Raspberry Buckle Recipe (One Bowl, No Mixer Skills Required)

by Candace Sampson

This easy raspberry buckle recipe is what I make when I’ve left it too late and company’s coming in an hour. A buckle is basically a cake that gave up trying to be fancy, soft buttery batter, fresh raspberries scattered on top, no rolling pin required and no one will know the difference. Somewhere between …

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