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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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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Pumpkin Roll
Ingredients: Cake Powdered Sugar 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 2/3 c. Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional) Filling 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 c. sifted powdered sugar 6 T…
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Heavenly Angel Food Cake
This light, moist cake is special enough for most any occasion. Ingredients: 12 egg whites 1 1/4 c. confections sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 c. sugar Instructions: Measure out egg whites to equal 1 1/2 cups. …
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Caramelized Angel Dessert
This is a quick and easy way to dress up your basic angel food cake. Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 T lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg 6 slices angel food cake 1 c. mandarin oranges sour cream (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl, cream butter…
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Glazed Pecans
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 cups pecan halves Instructions: Heat oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Add pecans; cook 2 to…
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Chocolate Ganache
This recipe for Chocolate Ganache is quick, easy and amazingly delicious. After it’s set, I like to scoop mine out, roll it into balls and dip in tempered chocolate for truffles. Ingredients: 4 parts chopped chocolate, by weight 3 parts heavy whipping cream, by weight Instructions: Heat cream. Pour over chocolate. Stir until thoroughly mixed. …
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Terrificly Topped Toffee
Toasted almonds and rich chocolate cover these luscious homemade toffee pieces. Ingredients: 1 c. unblanched whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chip pieces 3/4 c. milk chocolate pieces 1/3 c. white baking pieces 2 T instant malted milk powder 1 c. butter 1 c. sugar 3 T water Instructions: Line a…
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Nestle Toll House Famous Fudge
This is the fudge I grew up with. It’s a good recipe to make with kids, so that they can take turns stirring. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2/3 c. (5 fluid oz.) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 T butter 1/4 tsp salt 2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 c. (9 oz.) Nestle Toll…
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Chocolate-Cherry Cansicle
This recipe came out of a cookbook that Matt’s mom got him when he first moved out of the house. It’s called A Man, A Can, A Plan and is full of quick easy recipes from canned foods. Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz.) canned cherry pie filling, frozen in can 1/2 (of 16 oz.) can…
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Farmer’s Daughter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
My favorite cookies, from my favorite restaurant, the chocolate chunk cookies from the Farmer’s Daughter are made with fantastic eating chocolate (not baking chocolate), which leaves the chocolate gooey long after it has cooled. Ingredients: 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 sticks melted butter, cooled 2 cups packed…
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Gingersnaps
This is the gingersnap recipe that my middle school math teacher gave me. I never was any good with numbers, but I manage well enough for baking. Ingredients: ¾ cup margarine or butter 2 ¼ cups flour 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoons salt ¼ cup molasses 1 teaspoon…
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Chess Squares
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe for Chess Squares. They are fantastic, but I don’t make them too often, since my husband is quite sure that his mom’s are better. Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 stick butter 1 egg, beaten 1 (8oz.) package cream cheese 3 eggs 1 lb. powdered sugar (about 4 cups)…
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