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Personalized Doggy Nutcrackers! Sooo Cute!
Personalize doggy nutcrackers, easy to create a keepsake.
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Christmas Doggy Stockings
D.I.Y. adorable, easy to make, personalized doggy stockings! Step by step!    I might be a little obsessed with my dogs, especially because my two children are grown! lol.. The pups don’t seem to mind my attention, as long as it doesn’t involve sweaters or costumes! Since I was a little girl, and got my first dog (Barney) , I have always had one or two dogs, and currently we have 3! I am definitely a dog person. So at Christmas or any other holiday, I have to include them just like anyone else in the family. They get presents, birthday bones, Halloween costumes (which they don’t love, but…
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Coleslaw & Hushpuppies
Fish fry sides, coleslaw and hushpuppies
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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
The best of two worlds! Combining lemon meringue pie and lemon cupcakes to make the perfect, tart & sweet treat.   This recipe was inspired by my little brother Eddie. I am 4 years older than him, and growing up I doted on him as any older sister would, he was my baby, my cute little blonde haired, blue eyed boy. I was his tutor, playmate, babysitter, and sometimes cook. He was such a sweet and loving little brother, and today nothing has changed, he is an awesome man! He can make you laugh til your side hurts, sing you a song, remodel your house, paint you a masterpiece, …
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Champagne Cake
Vallejo’s Home Bakery Copy Cat Champagne Cake Original Home Bakery Champagne Cake My version of Home Bakery’s Champagne Cake As I reminisce about the celebrations of my youth, I distinctly remember the first time I realized there was such a thing as a business that only sold special cakes, cookies, pies, and other deserts; deserts that were far superior to the frozen or grocery store kind. Beautiful cakes & deserts displayed behind glass, with lights illuminating the artful, sweet creations. Cakes meant for celebrations and special occasions, what a concept! lol. Up until this point, my Mom or Aunts would make our special deserts for holiday’s or birthdays, always beautiful…
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Trash to Treasure Green Desk
  What is one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, always rings true when you find a beautiful piece of furniture that is about to be discarded to the dumps, and you can bring it back to a beautiful and functional heirloom.    I love antiques, but let’s face it, not every piece of antique furniture is easily transformed. Not the case with this little kidney bean shaped desk that was cosmetically in pretty rough shape. It had lots of water damage, and scratches, and some of the vaneer was peeling back. With a little elbow grease and a new vision for this desk, I was able to…
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Crochet; A Craft From the Past
Hello everyone! Vintage Virgie’s daughter here 🙂 Brynna Finley    While talking with my mom about her blog and all things vintage, it dawned on us, what is more vintage than a craft I’ve been doing since I was under the age of ten? A dying art form taught to me by my great-grandma Pulido: crochet!    With a new skein of yarn and a minimum amount of patience, Grandma Pulido (Nanny, as I affectionately called her) and I went into her paisley living-room and she attempted to teach me the chain stitch (the foundation of crocheting.)    We butted heads the entire time. A sassy little…
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Minestrone
   What is better than a piping hot bowl of really good soup on a rainy, and cold winter’s day? A piece of crusty French bread to go with it!       Simmering all day on the stove, waiting to be ladled up to my family as they make their way home from work or school. One of our family’s favorite soups is a classic Minestrone. Loaded with lots of vegetables, hearty pasta, and delicious broth, It always hits the spot on days like today. It’s easy to make, delicious, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying!    When I was a kid, my mom would go by her favorite…
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Tomato Soup & Home Made Croutons
   Is there anything more comforting on a cold day than a piping hot bowl of soup? The classic combination of Tomato soup and Grilled cheese is one of the most popular soup/sandwich combination. It is good for lunch or dinner and is satisfying and delicious. My son and husband absolutely love this meal, and after working on a few versions of the soup, this is what I came up with. I like to pair it with a grilled cheese made with a soft but hearty focaccia or ciabatta bread, lots of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or any of your favorite cheeses and top it off with home made…
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Creamy Asparagus Soup
My Grandma Virgie & Grandpa had 5 children! They were not wealthy people, raising their family in a modest 2 bedroom home in Richmond, CA. Needless to say feeding a family of 7 must have been a daunting task. My Grandma often quoted famous sayings, like that of Benjamin Franklin, ” A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned”, and others like “Waste Not, Want Not”. These sayings have been around for hundreds of years and still hold true for so many today. Grandma worked hard to make ends meet and stretch the food budget; luckily my Grandpa was an avid gardener with a lush vegetable garden in the backyard that…
