Well today I was inundated with awesome sites!

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I had some lovely people send me links to wonderful sites full of awesome holiday ideas.

Hope you like the links as much as me, and post any recipes that you try!!!

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/recipelanding.htm

and

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/

"Bon Appetit!"

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  1. In My WorldSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Update:

    I saved Hal a plate from this meal. He enjoyed the chicken and peaches and the brie & tomato salad. I can't repeat his comments about the lima beans though.

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