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- 6/24/14 Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
- 11/26/13 Sweet Potato Bourbon Bundt Cake
- 7/26/11 Spiced Peach-Carrot Bread
- 4/25/11 Blueberry-Raspberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
- 3/22/11 Seed Bread
- 3/15/11 Irish Soda Bread
- 2/22/11 Maple Pecan Loaf
- 2/15/11 Amaretto Cake
- 2/8/11 David's Cake
- 2/1/11 Cinnamon Raisin-Bran Bread
- 1/25/11 Country Applesauce Muffins
- 1/18/11 Apricot Raisin Bread
- 1/11/11 Almond Bread
- 1/4/11 Butterball Cookies
- 12/28/10 Gingerbread Cake II
- 12/21/10 Gingerbread Cake
- 12/14/10 Blue Rum Cupcakes
- 12/7/10 Date-Nut Bread
- 11/30/10 Orange-Olive-Oil Cake
- 11/23/10 Cranberry Orange Bread
- 11/16/10 Pumpkin Bread with Dates
- 11/9/10 Pumpkin-Banana Bread
- 11/2/10 Corn Muffins
- 10/26/10 Halloween Spice Cake
- 10/19/10 Country Applesauce Muffins
- 10/12/10 Uncle Bob's Fresh Apple Cake
- 10/5/10 Hazelnut Muffins with Strawberry Jam
- 9/28/10 Sour Cream Coffeecake
- 9/21/10 Orange Pecan Bread
- 9/14/10 Almond-Poppy Seed Bread
- 9/7/10 Sour Cream-Maple Muffins
- 8/31/10 Cranberried Lemon Yogurt Bread
- 8/24/10 Honey Raisin Bread
- 8/17/10 Blueberry Scones
- 8/10/10 Piña Colada Bread
- 8/3/10 Banana Nut Bread
- 7/27/10 Lime Bread
- 7/20/10 Mango Bread
- 7/13/10 Zucchini Bread
- 7/6/10 Blueberry Lemon Bread
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Here we part ways, Maria, for I am a tea drinker. But, boy do I enjoy my glorious tea leaves served via a fine tea service of beauty. I do believe we should share some tea and coffee. Christmas is a treasure with your lovely preparations, Maria. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
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