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Category Archives: Creative Homemaking

Penelope’s Baklava Recipe

In my family we eat, and we eat a LOT. We love pastries, and one favorite dessert that I can’t get enough of is Baklava, a Greek pastry that is a favorite at our holiday parties. It also makes a great hostess or welcome-new-neighbor gift (I fill a decorative plate high with this yummy sweet […]

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Home And Holiday Comforts During The Christmas Season

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Five Fabulous Christmas Decorating Ideas

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and the beauty of Christmas decorations is part of the reason. Few things are more cheerful to me than a home beautifully decorated for the holidays, with cheery touches for every room. If you are looking for Christmas decorating ideas, here is some inspiration to […]

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Mushroom Calzone Recipe

One of the best parts of the holidays is all the yummy food. I cook a lot this time of year, and I love to create totally new recipes as well as make old favorites. I had the opportunity to try GravyMaster browning and seasoning sauce with a favorite recipe of mine recently. GravyMaster which […]

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Athenian Braided Bread Recipe

This incredible Greek Braided Bread recipe is from Rhodes Home Baked Family Favorites recipe book and features Hellenic influences. It’s a beautiful and flavorful meal in itself, or as part of your Thanksgiving and Christmas Day feasts. How To Make Greek Braided Bread Ingredients for Greek Braided Bread: 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread, thawed to room […]

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