“Learn from the past, live in the now and be optimistic about the future.”
-Anonymous
Hello, sweet friends…
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This past week…
I packed away all things February…
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and brought out the shenanigans…
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Years ago feels like a lifetime…
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I had a “seasonal” tree…
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I remember enjoying it so much…
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during the pandemic I started one again…
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decorating our home allows me the opportunity to approach the ordinary and create something lovely. uplifting, meaningful and valued
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in many ways it helps me adapt to things at different points along the way…
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this process teaches me there are many ways we discover our own truth in life…
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mine seems to blossom in the home.
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What’s Cooking?
This dessert was recently made for Mardi Gras. It’s a favorite of Joe’s…and of course there are many versions of this epicurean delight…
MILLIONAIRE PIE
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Ingredients
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1 prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 can 15.25oz crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup maraschino cherries drained & chopped
½ cup pecans chopped
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1 ½ cups whipped topping plus extra for garnish if desired
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine coconut, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, pecans, (Eagle Brand) Sweetened Condensed Milk, lemon juice and maraschino cherry juice.
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Gently fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust.
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Top with additional whipped topping and cherries if desired.
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Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
Recipe Notes
Do not skip or substitute the lemon juice or this pie will not set properly.
Enjoy more March shenanigans…
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Oh, what shenanigans ♂️Thank you for this wonderful post and the reminder of creativity begins at Home.
Just love that Millionaire Pie!
Happy March!