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Continue reading →: Millionaire Bars
I know I said I was going to make June the month of patisserie mastery. My goal hasn’t changed. But I found this recipe I wanted to try, and so…But. In the future I really need to remember several things about the beauty of recipes… First, always always always remember…
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Continue reading →: The Joy of Achieving
I don’t think there are too many things in this world that really get me down anymore. I attribute that to embracing a heart posture that more often than not is overflowing with gratitude for what God has done for me, and that ultimately translates to a deep-seated joy that…
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Continue reading →: Holidays…sharing a glimpse into some of my favorite memories.
This time of year, I am usually starting to feel excitement and anticipation about the coming holidays — from Thanksgiving to Christmas, I always embrace the season with gratitude, coupled with joy and mixed with a dash of nostalgia. As a person whose favorite season is autumn, followed by winter,…
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Continue reading →: What Is Stealing Your Time — and How Can You Get It Back?
I often find that at the end of the hour/day/week/month, I look back and try to figure out what in the world happened! Where oh where did all my time go?! Well…I have to say that, as a person who was brought up kind of on the cusp of the…
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Continue reading →: Picnics!
When I think of summer, aside from the classic gatherings centered around barbecue, I think of picnics! Whether that means packing a romantic picnic for two to enjoy on a lake, putting together a cooler filled with picnic fare for a beach day, or simply throwing some PB&J sandwiches together…
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Continue reading →: Barbecue
No matter how you spell it, barbecue evokes a lot of sensory memories. If I close my eyes I can smell the smoky grilled meats wafting in the breeze, see brightly colored skewered veggies or veggie/meat combos or fruits, and taste the perfect char combining in my mouth with the…
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Continue reading →: Shoo-Fly Cake
Shoo-Fly Cake is an iconic Lancaster County recipe and you can find it – along with Shoo-Fly Pie – in most Amish or Mennonite stands and stores in my area. The main ingredient in Shoo-fly cakes and pies is molasses, which is added not solely plain but also due to…
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Continue reading →: Thanksgiving…
I almost feel sorry for the nine or ten months of the year that fall on the calendar after December. My favorite seasons are autumn and winter. I think I have an affinity for autumn because not only does my birthday month “fall” in there (haha), but also the birthdays…
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Continue reading →: Cooking Class for Sammy, coming soon!
One of the things I love — LOVE!!! — about homeschooling is the ability to tailor the curriculum to each child. Not everyone learns in the same manner, so my kinesthetic learner is not going to excel if the lesson is geared toward my visual or auditory learner. Of course,…
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Continue reading →: What I’ve Been Up To, Kinda Sorta…
So…As always, it’s been busy. So busy that I never seem to have time to write. Seems to be the story of my life — which is fine. Busy can be a beautiful story, a fulfilling story…and a tired one too! I have spent years with young children, and now…
Hello,
I’m Mary
I’m also known as MeMe to my grandchildren, and I am the owner of MeMe’s Kitchen Creations, LLC where I make up, bake up and experiment with all kinds of fun and delicious snacks and treats! Welcome to Come Play in the Kitchen, my blog where I talk about a lot of things — but especially all things foodie!
I love God and my family, reading and writing — but I especially love to play in my kitchen, where I find so much peace, fulfillment and joy. I invite you to join me as we experiment and discover new recipes, tips and tricks to make your time in the kitchen fun too! So whether you’re cooking at home, or with a loved one or friends, come play in the kitchen with me!
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