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Well it is that time of the year when the grass gets a little bluer out in the great state of Kentucky and you hear the sound of hooves hitting the dirt. That's right, it's Derby time! And what better way to start off than with pie? Derby pie is a hit each year with those in the area and has grown in popularity as the years have gone by. Now, this isn't the real Derby Pie. That recipe is a closely guarded secret of it's original creators. This is my own take on it. One that my family gobbled down and I hope yours will as well. So, break out your pie pan and your mixer, don't forget your hat and let's get to it. 1/2 Cup Salted Butter, Melted 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pinch of Ground Nutmeg 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature 2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 Tablespoon Kentucky Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey 3/4 Cup Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Well Chopped Walnuts 8 Inch Pie Crust (if using 9 inch, increase e

Well my hubby is finally home after being gone nearly 2 months. He spent all this time working at a temp position to help keep our family afloat after his position was removed from the company. Lay offs suck. Especially when you moved cross country for a position that was supposed to last at least 2 years and ended up lasting only 10 months. O.o Can't exactly blame the company on that one but still, to spend all that money to move us, train in and such. Then to put him in a temp position and he do the job above and beyond only to lay him off seems like a big waste of company funds. ~shrugs~ Anywho, kids missed him, I missed him. We spoke every day but it just isn't enough. Needless to say it sucked but you know what? Doesn't matter anymore. He is home safe and sound and in the end that is all that matters. Him coming home marked an upswing for baking in this house, lol. Come on. This is a home for food. He's a Chef, I'm a baker. He comes home after two months being

It's Valentine's Day! And what better way to show your love than with cookies!!! Forget the chocolates! Chocolate chip cookies are a must!  These quick and simple cookies are sure to please. They roll out thin, bake perfectly and taste wonderful. Sugar cookie easy, chocolate chip taste and the crunch of a shortbread all wrapped into one. Decorate and share with the one you love! (Or yourself, yum yum!) Recipe is not originally mine but has been tweaked a little. 1 1/3 Cup Butter, Unsalted 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar 1 Extra Large Egg Yolk 2 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2/3 Teaspoon Salt 3-3 1/2 Cup Flour 1 Twelve Ounce Bag Mini Chocolate Chips Cream the butter until soft Add in both sugars and beat until smooth Add egg yolk, as well as the vanilla and salt, and mix until well combined Add flour one cup at a time and mix until just combined. Stop adding when dough forms. Some days you will need 3 cups, some days more, some less. Fold in chocolate ch