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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Columnist & Cartoonist

Happy Monday everybody! Personally, I always look forward to Mondays because they are my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective A couple of weeks ago was National Hug a Newsperson Day and today it’s National Columnists’ Day! I used to think they’re […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Faith, Hope, & Love

Happy Monday, once again! I, myself, look forward to all Mondays! They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! #TheRecipeDetective #NationalMonthOfHope Last week, I discussed turning points in Mom’s life that directed her journey to being The Recipe DetectiveTM. Mom always accredited these turning points, […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Turning Points

Happy Monday and happy April! I love Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective Every day is a new day – a turning point, a gift, an opportunity! Each one has something to celebrate! Celebrating develops gratitude, which creates […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Cleaning Week Is Here

Happy Monday and happy National Cleaning Week! I look forward to Cleaning Week as much as I do Mondays. And if you know me, you know I LOVE Mondays! They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! #TheRecipeDetective #NationalCleaningWeek Yesterday (the fourth Sunday in March) […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Tips For Branding Yourself

Happy Monday and happy spring! I look forward to Mondays every week, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! #TheRecipeDetective There’s an endless list of advice and tips, on the web, for how to do just about anything. I recently learned about how […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Write Down Your Story

Happy Monday! Personally, I always look forward to Mondays because they are my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective #WriteDownYourStoryDay Today is National Write Down Your Story Day! This is me – I’ve always loved to write, draw, and create/craft things (like […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Maple Madness

Happy Monday and happy March to all! Every week, I look forward to Mondays because they’re my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective #MapleSugaringMonth #PureMichigan March is Maple Sugaring Month! It’s not an official, national observance; however, making maple sugar and syrup […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Moms Are Inspirations

Happy Monday, once again, and happy March Eve! I love Mondays! They’re my 52 Chances, every year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective #WomensHistoryMonth March (2022) and National Women’s History Month starts tomorrow! There are so many famous women to recognize world-wide – Amelia Earhart, Margaret […]

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Spanish Bar Cake & Frosting, Like Ann Page

SPANISH BAR CAKE & FROSTING, Like Ann Page By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Copycat Cookbook (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; April 1988, p. 52) CAKE INGREDIENTS: 20-oz can apple pie filling 4 large eggs 1 TB apple pie spice powder ¼ tsp powdered cloves 18-oz box yellow cake mix 1 cup raisins 1 […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – The Joy Of Copycat Cookery

Happy Monday to all! Personally, I look forward to every Monday because they are my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective My mom passed away just over four years ago, leaving behind a very special legacy of love. I started and continue […]

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