The Communique Layout
Popularized by Rhonda Dort, who uses the layout in her classes, the Communique Quilt Layout works for both featuring large fabric and panel pieces, as well as a basis for multiple block designs.
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Welcome to Mouse in My Pocket! I'm Andrea, a web developer living in rural America with her husband and daughter. I'm excited to share my life with you as I explore some of the great things about living in the middle of nowhere. Be sure to check out the blog below to see a few of the things that are speaking to me right now.
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Bread-and-Butter Pickles
The following is the recipe for the bread-and-butter type crisp pickle slices in the 1972 Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. They win blue ribbons each year at the county fair. I make these with fresh garden cucumbers every summer and give them away as gifts at Christmas. Ingredients: 4 quarts sliced, unpared, medium…
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Ginger Squash Muffins
This recipe for Ginger Squash Muffins comes from the KitchenAid Recipe Collection. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (I substituted more all-purpose) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (I always buy dark brown, it has more flavor) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
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Fresh Blueberry Muffins
I love to make these muffins in the summer with fresh-picked blueberries. Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Instructions: In a…
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2-Hour Rolls
This is the recipe for my grama Ruby’s 2-Hour Rolls. I love this recipe because it’s a basic bread you can use to make butterhorns, cinnamon rolls, or any other type of bread you like. Ingredients: 3 package dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups warm water 3 tablespoons liquid shortening 1 teaspoon salt…
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Zucchini Bread
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs 2 cups white sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together…
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Cheddar (Bay) Biscuits
This is a copycat recipe for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached or regular) 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/3 cup butter, cold, cut into chunks 2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil 1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese (sharp flavoured is best)…
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Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Maple Sauce
This recipe came from a Land O’Lakes seasonal cooking magazine. Cinnamon raisin bread adds flavor to this easy-to-make bread pudding. Serve it warm with homemade maple sauce. Ingredients: Pudding: 1/4 cup butter 8 slices (or 4 cups) cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1…
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a cold bean salad. Ingredients: 1 can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can white or shoepeg corn, drained and rinsed 1 can rotel tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained and rinsed 1 green pepper, finely chopped…
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Della Robbia Cheesecake
This is the cheesecake recipe that my mom has always made. It’s my absolute favorite cheesecake ever. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/3 cup butter flavored Crisco, melted 3 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup dairy sour cream Instructions: Preheat oven to…
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White Pie
I got this cream pie recipe from my uncle Randy. It’s a special from his home-town. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup cake flour (or 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons all purpose flour + 2 teaspoons corn starch) 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg white stiffly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 prebaked…
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Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake
This Dr. Pepper Chocolate cake, is similar to a chocolate spice cake, using the Dr. Pepper as a replacement for the spices. Ingredients: Cake: 2 cups sifted flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup Dr Pepper 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 large…
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Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie
That’s right… the famous recipe on the side of the pumpkin cans. And you know, I’ve not found a better pumpkin pie recipe. Ingredients: 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 oz.) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1…
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