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<span style="font-size: large;">I've partnered with Big Heart Pet Brands (the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs, and Milo's Kitchen) to give you some ideas for including your special "fur-baby" in your Halloween antics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Effie was so stoked about all her new treats, she just had to get a picture with them. She also put on her Howl-o-ween costume. If you can't tell, she's a footballer. Ok, ok. Really, she isn't a huge fan of clothes, and this is the best we could do. She really was excited about the treats though.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, did I mention I made some DIY <strike>Halloween</strike> Howl-o-ween decor. Get it, Howl-o-ween?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These jars were so easy to make. All you need is some tape, mason jars, construction paper, yarn, googley eyes, and markers. Oh, and of course, you need the treats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, my Frankenstein un-sewed his mouth, but he is still a little confused about what to do with it. Ok, I really just forgot Frankenstein had his mouth sewed shut. Anyways, his head is filled with Pup-Peroni. Oh, did I mention there is a new low low fat Pup-Peroni? That's great for Effie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ghost is filled with the Canine Carry Outs. They make a cool meaty looking hair-do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the cemetery is filled with what else, MILK BONES! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally, I wanted to make something more complex. My knotting skills weren't up to par though, so that didn't work out. However, I did get a good shot of Effie pining over that MilkBone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Big Heart Pet Brands also conducted an original survey of 3,000 dog parents nationwide to find the top 25 states that most like to include their pups, the nation's most popular "Doggy Halloween Tricks," and each breed's favorite special treats -- right in time for the spooky-fun holiday.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They shared their stats with me, because they want y'all -the readers- to get in on the fun, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*** PET PARENTS LOVE TO INCLUDE THEIR DOGS ON HALLOWEEN ***</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>> 44% of NY pet parents have dressed their dog in costume versus 28% of California pet parents</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>>> 18% of Texas pet parents have given their dog extra treats for Halloween and 16% have taken their dog trick-or-treating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*** DIFFERENT TREATS FOR DIFFERENT BREEDS ***</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>> Big dogs like Dobermans and Great Danes prefer "real meat treats", while most small ones (Pomeranians and Pugs) choose "soft and chewy" snacks - like Pup-Peroni</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>> Soft and chewy treats are also the all-time favorites of terriers (58%), and toy dogs (59%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>> Biscuits and crunchy treats (like Milk-Bone) are the clear favorites of hounds (53%), herding dogs (56%), and sporting dogs (57%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*** MILO KITCHEN'S HALLOWEEN "DOGGY TRICKS TOP 10 RANKING" ***</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because dogs are the ultimate tricksters, Milo's Kitchen brand dog treats wanted to uncover, for the first time, which tricks dogs are best able to perform. The nation's most popular doggy tricks are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1: Sit (77% of dogs can do this on command)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#2: Shake paws (58%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#3: Lay down (57%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#5: Give a kiss (44%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">#8: Speak or bark (26%)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Need ideas? For DIY doggie costumes, ideas on how to treat your pet, or for downloadable decorations to show your neighbors you're celebrating with your pup, please visit this special Howl-o-ween website, from Big Heart Pet brands' Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wanna see your dog's Halloween photo in the Milk-Bone <span style="line-height: 20.2999992370605px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Halloween </span><span style="line-height: 20.2999992370605px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">website</span><span style="line-height: 20.2999992370605px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <wbr></wbr>and social channels?</span><span style="line-height: 20.2999992370605px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Tag it on FB, Instagram or Twitter with #TreatsForAll.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wanna show how you celebrate Halloween with your pup? Download special pup <span style="color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">decorations to show your neighbors you're celebrating with your </span><span style="color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">dog at <a href="http://treatingforall.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">treatingforall.com</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; line-height: 20.2999992370605px;">Oh, and you can visit Milkbone on twitter, too: @milkbone</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17680394811942428545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824012950546217785.post-62769193159368258662014-10-16T16:35:00.000-05:002014-10-16T16:35:53.325-05:00Pumpkin Dog Cookies<span style="font-size: large;">Hey there! It's a another beautiful day down south. I love living here! I'm so excited that Halloween is coming up, because it's my second favorite holiday. I love love trick-or-treaters, and I love dressing Effie up, too! So that got me to thinking... We always think about human trick-or-treaters, but we never think about our furry friends. So, I came up with the perfect Halloween treat for that special fur ball in your life - Pumpkin Dog Treats (or cookies)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you read my <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2014/09/for-love-of-pets.html" target="_blank">earlier post</a>, you know that our puppy, Effie, recently had a life threatening illness. We have had to completely revamp the way we feed her. She can't have <strike>any</strike> store bought treats. We have to closely monitor her fat intake, so she has special dog food. I'm also working on some homemade dog food. I've been researching the types of foods she can have, and I came up with the perfect treats for her!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only is the recipe very simple, it's also super healthy. Pumpkin provides great nutritional value for dogs. Plus they aren't processed like so many commercial dog treats. Oh, did I mention they cost less, too?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I was baking these, I was so excited! I was texting Hubby about how "the cinnamon is really gonna take these up a notch". No kidding. Hubby thought that was hilarious, because he knew I was being totally serious. Then, when he got home he commented on how good the house smelled. I pointed out to him that he could eat these too. I mean, all of the ingredients are normal human ingredients. These are just dog-friendly people cookies. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Effie, of course, somehow knew I making these for her. She must have like a sixth sense or something. I don't know, but she was super excited. I'm actually really shocked I managed to get her to pose for that picture for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really wasn't sure if Effie would like pumpkin, but I had nothing to worry about. She absolutely loved them! I've already decided that I'm going to experiment with this more, so look for more healthy treats coming your way! Also, I've already gotten requests for orders, so If you'd like some, click the email me link in the side bar!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, again, don't forget about your furry family member this holiday season. They need treats too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're like me, you've been walking through Wal-mart and your local grocery store and being bombarded by all the Halloween candy. You've been chanting to yourself "I don't need this candy. I can't buy this candy." You know you are going to give in. I mean, there are still 18 days until Halloween. Why not break the mold a little, and do something fun with that Halloween candy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is so easy to make, and because it looks so heavy, you'll eat less candy than you normally would. Oh, and don't forget the Oreos. Everybody loves milk's favorite cookie. Plus, during this time of year, you can get the Halloween Oreos with the orange filling. SCORE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't want too much going on, so I kept it simple with 4 ingredients. I also wanted to keep with the Halloween color scheme, so I chose Reese's Pieces over M&Ms. Not only do I love Reese's Pieces, they come in those beautiful fall colors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I originally was thinking about adding a little purple and green to the orange and black, but the only candies I could think of were Sixlets or gummies. I wasn't sure how the gummies would go with the popcorn. So, I didn't want to chance it, although I'm pretty sure it would be <i>ah-mazing.</i> Hubby doesn't like Sixlets (crazy!), so I decided to skip the green and purple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I placed a sheet of waxed paper on a cookie sheet and poured my popcorn onto it. Well, first I made sure I took out all the uncooked kernels. Then, I quartered my Oreos, and strategically placed them on the popcorn. Then, I sprinkled the Reese's Pieces all the popcorn. Then, I picked up the waxed paper and poured the popcorn mixture into a medium sized bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, there you have it - Halloween Popcorn. You can also add you favorite candy into the mix. I bet it would be good with some Kit Kats! Oh, and don't forget to check out my <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2014/10/orange-velvet-autumn-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Orange Velvet Autumn Cupcakes</a>. They're perfect for your Fall Festival!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One year for Christmas, Hubby bought me a bunch of different packages of sprinkles. One of the packages were Autumn Sprinkles. They were in these fun autumn colors, and I finally decided to use them. Because I was set on using sprinkles, I didn't want to do anything too fancy, so I made a small change to classic red velvet cupcakes - orange velvet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I mentioned the sprinkles, but Hubby got me something else I used for these cupcakes - cupcake liners! The package of Halloween liners came with two designs. The design I used was orange and black with a spider on the bottom and black splotches on the sides. Again, I didn't want to take from the sprinkles with anything too showy. Oh, and shout out to <a href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp" target="_blank">TJMaxx</a> for having Halloween stuff in December!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See how beautiful those festively Fall sprinkles look on that gorgeous white icing. I just love the contrast! Another added bonus of the sprinkles is the texture they give the cupcake. I made this cream cheese icing from scratch, and it was very smooth. The very first time I made it, though, something went wrong, and the granulated sugar just wouldn't blend well. It made the icing a little crunchy. Ok, that sounds bad. It wasn't crunchy, really, it just had a little texture that normally wouldn't be in cream cheese icing. Hubby loved it, though. He always begs me to make it like that again. Adding the sprinkles allowed me to give Hubby that extra crunch without ruining the icing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Confession time! I actually made these cupcakes last year while on my blogging hiatus. After uploading the pictures this weekend, I decided that I would need to make some more of these soon. I mean, I'm <i>drooling</i> just looking at these pics! Good news, though - our church is having a fall festival at our pumpkin patch in a few weeks. I think these will be prefect for the cake walk. And, maybe I'll set a few aside for Hubby and me. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, there you have it. Orange Velvet Autumn Cupcakes. These would be prefect at your Halloween bash! Check out the recipe below and tell me what you think. Oh, and be sure to visit the sidebar to see some <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/09/throwback-thursday-fall-edition.html" target="_blank">Fantastic Fall Posts</a>!</span><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup of granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2/3 tsp cocoa powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2/3 cup of buttermilk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup of vegetable oil</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2/3 tsp vinegar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 egg</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2/3 tsp vanilla</li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">8oz of cream cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 lb or 4 cups of powdered sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 tsp granulated sugar</li>
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Top frosted cupcakes with the desired amount of sprinkles.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I'm talking about one of my all time favorite fall meals, Chicken Stew!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mom used to cook this all the time when I was a kid, because she could make a lot of it. Now, I do the same. In my opinion, it tastes even better the next day than it did the first. Plus, you really need no sides with stew (except maybe some saltine crackers).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Funny story: once when I was in elementary school, I took this stew for lunch in a thermos. This thermos was a fancy thermos. It was unbreakable. As I walked through the lunch line, I grabbed a carton of milk. I guess the milk made my hands slippery, because as soon as I got to the table I dropped the thermos. CRASH! Broken thermos everywhere, including in my classmates food. I was probably in the third grade, so naturally, I freaked out. My mom would kill me and now, not only did I not have food, my classmate didn't either. Luckily, the head lunch lady gave us both free food. Then, she called my mom. I guess I freaked for nothing, because I don't recall getting in trouble. For the record, I'm still just as clumsy ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, so now that you've heard my embarrassing story, let's get to the good stuff. This recipe is really simple, and if you are like me, simple is best! I'm kind of a picky eater, so I don't really do mixed veggies. Also, I don't know if you noticed, but this stew has noodles. I know a few people who don't want noodles in their chicken stew, but I say bring on the carbs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So the main components of this stew are noodles, potatoes, corn, and chicken - perfectly shredded chicken. Need a tip on how to get perfectly shredded chicken? Use a pressure cooker! Umm, yeah, they are like magic. I use mine anytime I need to be able to shred chicken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, while you are thinking about pumpkins and scarecrows, remember to stay warm and make some chicken stew. It's like they say on Game of Thrones, "Winter is Coming".</span></div>
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In a pressure cooker, cook chicken until done. Cool the chicken, then begin shredding.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's Effie in around January, when she was healthy. Sorry the pic is blurry :/ </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In July, we found out Effie had bladder stones for the second time. If you don't know what that is, think of kidney stones, except in her bladder. The first time, she had surgery to remove them. This time, her new vet recommended a special diet formulated to dissolve the stones. We thought that was great, and would save her from unnecessary surgery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the end of the month, the bladder stones had shrunk by 1/2. We were very excited. We were told she needed another month of food, and they would probably dissolve completely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two weeks into her second round of food, Effie started vomiting. I mean, it was bad. She vomited every 10 minutes. I called Hubby, and asked if I should call the vet. I didn't wait as long as he thought I should. I got her into the vet at 2:30 that day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our vet ran some tests, and gave her an antibiotic, then sent her on her way. By 7 pm, she was shaking uncontrollably. It looked like she was having muscle spasms. I called the emergency vet, and I was told to see if she could walk. She collapsed without taking any steps. We then rushed her to the emergency vet. They ran some tests, and kept her overnight. She was dehydrated, causing her heart rate to rise. That was her heart beating, not muscle spasms. I hardly slept at all that night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, she tested positive for pancreatitis. We did a weeks worth of fluids - half a day at the vet, half a day at home. Friday, the vet ran more blood. Her liver was failing. We were told if we didn't get her 24 hour care, she would die. I couldn't let that happen, so we drove to Mississippi State University as fast as we could. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we got to the <a href="http://www.cvm.msstate.edu/animal-health-center" target="_blank">Mississippi State University Animal Health Center</a>, we were told that Effie was in pretty bad shape, but with the right care, she could pull through - as long as she didn't have an abscess. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We prayed and prayed, and got everyone we knew to pray. This is our baby. We were not ready to lose her. They gave her twice the amount of medication our vet did. They did multiple ultrasounds, and finally gave her a feeding tube. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That picture above - that's halfway through week 1 of her stay. When we went to visit, we knew we made the right decision. The doctors at Miss St. knew exactly what they were doing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Effie ended up staying at Miss St. for 2 weeks. The doctors there called us everyday, twice a day. They didn't give her any treatment without consulting us first. They were exceptional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Effie is back home now, running around and being normal. It was a long hard road, but it was absolutely worth every penny we spent. Honestly, if you are within a reasonable distance, I would totally recommend sending your precious pet to Miss St. Without them, I know Effie would not be alive today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are going to have to monitor Effie for pancreatitis for the rest of her life, but I'm so glad she still has a life to monitor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hubby got a new electric smoker for Christmas last year, and ever since then he's been going on and on about what he is gonna smoke next. The problem is, there are only two of us in our household, so he's kind of limited in what he can smoke. Our little freezer won't quit hold every kind of meat imaginable. However, every now and then, I surprise him with something. This week, it was ribs! Oh, and what's better than ribs for the upcoming Labor Day weekend?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm here to tell you, with a little time and patience, you too can have awesome smoked ribs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember when I said you needed time? Yeah, you're gonna want to let these marinate over night, so the flavor will soak all the way through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First step, remove that silver skin. Then, half that rack of ribs so it will fit in your smoker. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lightly rub the ribs with a mixture of onion salt, pepper, cumin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and paprika. I'd probably say to use about a teaspoon of the onion salt, brown sugar, and pepper, and half a teaspoon of the other ingredients. You may need to add a little more, but don't overdo it. You don't want the flavor to be too strong. Trust me, this is our second go at this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heat the smoker to 225 (F), and you see thick white smoke. We used hickory wood chips, but you can use whatever type of wood chips you like. I'm not a huge fan of cherry wood, but I haven't tried anything else. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After your smoker is heated, place the ribs on the rack (duh right?!) Make sure to check the ribs once an hour until they reach an internal temperature of 175 (F). Remove the ribs, and wrap them in aluminum foil to rest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I served up fried corn, rolls, and baked beans to go with the ribs. The baked beans aren't pictured, because I really don't like baked beans. I just make them for Hubby. Also, does anyone else think I need new plates? (I do, *wink* *wink*.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Pound Cake is probably the best kind of pound cake...well...almost. I actually think Apricot Nectar Cake is the best, but we will leave that for another time. Anywho, lemon pound cake... add some blueberries, and you have fruity deliciousness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only problem I had was the blueberries. You see, they were heavier than the batter, so they sunk to the bottom of the bundt pan. The more I thought about it though, the more I liked it. It gives the cake this natural topping baked right in. A bit of advice, though, make sure you really coat that pan in cooking spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kind of cheated on the recipe for the original pound cake (minus the lemon). You see, I've never made pound cake before. So, I used <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/mamas-pound-cake-recipe.html" target="_blank">Paula Deen's</a>...only...a little altered. Boy, was that a great idea! She sure knows how to cook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hubby took some of this to work, and they loved it! I mean, what's not to love? Its so fresh tasting, and it's not bogged down by overly sweet chocolate or frosting (not that I don't <b>love</b> that stuff). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To give it a little more oomph, I sprinkled some powdered sugar on top. I seriously need to invest in a sifter. I had to "sift" with my hands. Yeah, not cool. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I've been gone so long, I have been working on a few things. Today, I'm starting off with a DIY project; later, I'll be showing you some cupcakes. Is it too early for fall stuff? I sure hope not!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what's this DIY project, you say? Well...it's a Chevron Cross!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this little jewel around Easter from scratch. My dad had a spare piece of wood lying around that he said I could use, so making this was basically free! I don't know about you, but I love free stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bet you're wondering how to make this, right? Well, like I said, i started out with a square piece of board. Then, with the help of my dad, I took measurements. You're definitely going to need a ruler or a yard stick. As you can see in the picture above, I basically drew lines all over my board until I was satisfied. I drew out the squared off parts of the cross, then I freehanded the curves. It was particularly hard to get the curves to all look somewhat similar. I wouldn't suggest doing this on your own. I had three other sets of eyes on this, because I seriously didn't trust my judgement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After you get it all measured out, it's time to cut. I used a jig saw, because I needed something that could easily get in those corners without blocking my vision. It doesn't have to be perfect. I mean, <i>it is</i> handmade!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I got is all cut out to my specifications, I primed it. I used a gray primer, because that's what my dad had on hand. I seriously would suggest using white primer, though, because it took me <b>forever</b> to cover this gray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After priming it, I began taping it off into my chevron design. Again, I needed a ruler for this. I wanted it to be as close to perfect as possible. I lightly drew out lines that were two inches thick, then I started peaking them to make the chevron pattern. So, each width is two inches, and each peak is two inches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was finished drawing, I taped off the part that I would leave white. After doing so, I posted a picture to facebook to see if the pattern looked okay. I got mixed reviews, but I decided I liked it how it was. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, I began painting. I started off with my orange. I love love this color. You see, it's not just normal orange. It's red-orange. I mixed bright orange paint with a few drops of red to get the color I desired. Remember how I mentioned earlier that I used gray primer? It took so many coats of paint to cover that up. Heed my warning, and use <b>white</b> primer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was finished with the orange, I used white acrylic paint. Then, I decided that I wanted an off-white. I had some off-white spray paint lying around the house, so I tested that. I figured that if I didn't like the way the spray paint went with the brush strokes of the orange paint, I could always go buy some off-white acrylic paint. Oh, but guess what! The brush strokes from my original white painting showed through the spray paint! So even though it was spray painted, it looked hand painted! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally, I wanted this to be a door hanger. I see door hangers like this all over the place, and, I mean, why pay $20 for one when I could just make one. Then, when I got it cut out, I decided I wanted to look at it all the time, so I hung it on my wall. I really love it, too. Eventually, I'm going to get some family pictures to hang around it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last September, I made these cute and easy <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-inspired.html" target="_blank">Candy Corn Cookies</a>. Now, I'm not a fan of regular candy corn, but if they are actually cookies, I'm all in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Candy Corn not your thing? Well, I also made the super cute <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2012/09/mummified-cookies.html" target="_blank">Mummy Cookies</a>! After I made them, I found a kit for mummy cupcakes at Target. Pssh...who needs a kit?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Need something a little more traditional? Well I've got you covered. I made my favorite pie EVER - <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2012/10/buttermilk-pie-announcement.html" target="_blank">Buttermilk Pie</a>. You'll love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't like pie? Have some leftover cake? How about making these spooktactular <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2012/10/boo.html" target="_blank">Mini Ghost Cakes</a>? They're so fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, don't forget to decorate! I shared a FREE <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/09/free-halloween-printable.html" target="_blank">Halloween Printable</a>! Place it in a black, green, or purple frame, and you'll have a perfect mantel piece!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's it for the round-up. Be sure to stop by <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/search/label/manic%20monday" target="_blank">Manic Monday</a> this Sunday to link up! I'll be offline until we can get internet at our new place, so I'll see you when I get back. In the meantime, Happy Baking/Crafting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes, I like to share your posts on google + and Pinterest. If you aren't on google +, you should join! If you don't have a pin it button, check out <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/04/photobucket-pinterest-and-blogger-how.html" style="color: #e54a73; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">this</a> post on how to add one. Trust me, you're readers will love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, and be sure to stop by this Thursday for my Fall Round-up! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up, we have these yummy <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/erclaunch/media/Manic%20Monday%20Features/pretzel-bites-are-the-perfect-snack-699x1024.jpg.html%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r562/erclaunch/Manic%20Monday%20Features/pretzel-bites-are-the-perfect-snack-699x1024.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%20photo%20pretzel-bites-are-the-perfect-snack-699x1024.jpg%22/%3E%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">Pretzel Bites</a> via I Want Crazy. Not only are they easy to make, they're easy to eat, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I've been busy with our soon-to-be move, I've been sort of lagging with my blogging. I promise, after the move (next week), I'll be back up to par. However, in the meantime, I've whipped up something quick and easy for y'all! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, I came up with this printable. I've yet to print it myself, but when I do, I think I'm going to put it in a nice black picture frame. Wouldn't that look fun on the mantel?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last, but definitely not least, how about something savory? Sara Howe shared these lovely <a href="http://www.sarahowe.blogspot.com/2013/09/garlic-basil-chicken-veggie-kebabs.html" target="_blank">Garlic Basil Chicken and Veggie Kebobs</a>. Although I'm allergic to mushrooms, everything else looks so good. Look at that char!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey there! Long time no see. I've had <i>a lot</i> of stuff going on. Hubby and I have been out of town, so I haven't had time to blog. Now that I'm back, let's start off with an after school snack that is quick and painless!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, this is just a take on the classic Corn Flake Cookies that you had as a kid, but they are a little different to. You see, I used <a href="http://www.specialk.com/en_us/products/cold-cereals/red-berries.html" target="_blank">Special K Red Berries</a> to give them a little pop of color, and chocolate chips, well, because I had a small amount of chocolate chips I needed to get rid of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These literally only take <i>five</i> minutes to make, so you can mix them up before you go to bed, and they'll be ready in the morning. Or, if you're a stay at home mom, you can mix them up and hour before the kids get home from school, and when they come in screaming that they are hungry (I almost always did that, especially as a teen), you'll have them ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, we have <a href="http://cabinofbows.blogspot.com/2013/08/scratch-off-coupons.html" target="_blank">Scratch Off Coupons</a> via Creative Chaos. While she used them for her shop, I think they would be perfect for kid activities or surprises.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, we have <a href="http://thissillygirlslife.com/2013/08/homemade-garlic-croutons/" target="_blank">Homemade Garlic Croutons</a> from This Silly Girl's Life. I love garlic bread and croutons. Garlic Croutons sound like a total score to me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, we have <a href="http://eatplaylovemore.com/2013/01/30/soaked-birthday-muffins/" target="_blank">Soaked Birthday Cupcakes</a> from Eat, Play, Love More. Not only do they look delicious with that cream cheese frosting, but they are made from organic ingredients. Isn't that cool?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These bars were the best treat. I mean hotdogs are sustenance and fun. Smores are fun too, but they are sort of messy. These, were just different and tasty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So where did the name Bonfire Bars come from? Well, I mean, what else were we supposed to call them. We literally only had them at bonfires. And really, these bars are just a mishmash of stuff, so you can't call them something like, uh... I dunno, Chocolate Peanut Butter Graham Bars. I mean, I guess you could, but Bonfire Bars is a much simpler name. Ok, I'll stop rambling about that now. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hubby actually had never had these before. Good news - he thought they were great! He actually said, "Graham cracker crust may be the best idea ever". Then about ten seconds later, he decided that Oreo crust was the best. I guess I'm gonna have to make some sort of bars using Oreos next. (That's totally going into the idea file!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know, I think these would make a great lunchtime snack for school aged kids. I'm pretty sure all their friends would be jealous. Hmm...in that case, maybe you should leave them for an after-school snack instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bonfires, lunch snacks, after-school snacks, sleepover snacks... whatever you have the for, I promise you won't regret it. You'll be asked to make these over and over again. And, they are super easy, too, so it won't be a chore! </span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup of milk chocolate chips</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's all I was up to last week. Are you ready for this week's features? I promise we have some great ones. You should really check out all the link ups from last week. I can't feature all of them, but I wish I could!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up. we have <a href="http://holimess.blogspot.com/2013/08/smore-applications-for-life-recipe.html" target="_blank">Smores Dip</a> by HoliMess. If you are like me, and can't really do the whole campfire thing, this is a great way to get your smores fix!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, we have <a href="http://www.iwantcrazyblog.com/butter-pecan-turtle-cookies/" target="_blank">Pecan Turtle Cookies</a> via I Want Crazy. If by crazy Kat means crazy good then count me in. They look so ooey gooey. MMM-MMM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, we have <a href="http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2013/08/homemade-brownie-ice-cream-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Homemade Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches</a> from Hungry Happenings. My dad loves ice cream sandwiches, so I can't wait to make him these. He will flip!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first game I'm talking about is Minion Rush. You know, minion, like Despicable Me. Yeah, I love this game. Basically it helps me pass the time. my high score if like 49,000 or something. Some people have like 500,000! Can you believe that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Basically, Minion Rush is a dodging game. Literally, your minion is rushing through the lab or the streets, and BAM - out pops an electric fence or a water hydrant. It's pretty addicting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only other game I play consistently is Draw Something 2. It's better than the first one, because it has more tools. Also, I've become a much better drawer by watching all the uber talented artists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see above, I drew Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon), Flounder (The Little Mermaid), a mermaid, and Mulan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also drew Blue (Blue's Clues), Gargamel (Smurfs), Arnold (Hey Arnold), Elroy (The Jetsons), and Mr. Peanut (Planters).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few more of my drawings include a polar bear, Wolverine (X-Men), a man (Hubby claims it sorta looks like him..eh), and Papa Smurf (Smurfs).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last drawings I'm sharing with you include a snake, Aladdin, a Storm Trooper helmet (Star Wars - by request from Hubby), and Chef (South Park). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did I mention I drew every single one of these with my finger on an iPhone. Man, I wish I had a stylus and an iPad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, do you have any favorite game apps?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes, I like to share your posts on google + and Pinterest. If you aren't on google +, you should join! If you don't have a pin it button, check out <a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/04/photobucket-pinterest-and-blogger-how.html" style="color: #e54a73; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">this</a> post on how to add one. Trust me, you're readers will love it!</span></div>
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<a href="http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/08/go-ahead-lay-finger-on-my-butterfinger.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Butterfinger Trifle</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, we have a tutorial on <a href="http://www.pinkwhen.com/1/post/2013/07/how-to-frame-a-canvas-print-and-easy-canvas-review.html" target="_blank">How to Frame a Canvas Print</a> from Pink When. I love canvas prints, and this is the perfect way to make the even prettier!</span></div>
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<!-- end InLinkz script -->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17680394811942428545noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2824012950546217785.post-90330286188996956662013-08-01T19:00:00.000-05:002014-08-28T16:22:24.579-05:00Go ahead - Lay a Finger on my Butterfinger [Trifle]<span style="font-size: large;">Well hello there. Today, I'm sharing a desert that is sure to please even the pickiest dessert lover. Ok, I don't know very many people who are picky when it comes to dessert, but I'm sure they are out there. This dessert is just a tiny bit different, though. It's full of ooey-gooey goodness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, when I was growing up, my [huge] family used to have family gatherings <i>all the time</i>. No kidding. I mean we gathered for birthdays, random family reunions, and nearly every holiday. Of course, there was always an abundance of different foods and desserts to choose from. My aunt "D" made this Butterfinger Trifle, and it quickly became one of my favorites. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was younger, it seemed like a very complex cake, but recently, when I asked my aunt how to make it, I realized that it was really very simple. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also realized the secret ingredient that made it so delightfully gooey ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, you take two of the above ingredients (hint: it's the caramel and sweetened condensed milk) and combine them. Then, you coat the warm cake like so:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wondering what I used for the holes? The end of a wooden spoon! Genius right? hehe ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, this is a very large trifle, so it will feed a lot of people. Or, ya know, you could be like me and just make it out of the blue. It will last about a week if you give part of it to your husband's co-workers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to store this in the refrigerator. You wouldn't want the Cool Whip to spoil!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So the next time you want to take something different to a party, try this. I promise you won't be sorry ;)</span></div>
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Butterfinger Trifle</div>
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<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 boxes of Devil's Food Cake Mix (all recommended ingredients)</li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 14 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">20 oz bottle of Smuckers caramel ice cream topping</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 11.5 oz bag of Butterfingers</li>
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Bake 1 box of Devil's Food Cake as directed on box in 2 9 inch round pans.</div>
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While cake is baking, mix together (in a small bowl) 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 bottle of caramel syrup.</div>
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While the cake is still warm, poke holes in each layer with the end of a wooden spoon.</div>
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Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel mixture over the still warm cake. Let the cake soak.</div>
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Repeat the above steps using the 2nd box of cake mix and the remaining syrup and condensed milk.</div>
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In a food processor, grind all but 4 of the Butterfingers.</div>
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Begin to layer the cake in a punch bowl, or deep glass bowl.</div>
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The layers consist of cake, then 1/2 container of Cool whip, and finally a dusting of Butterfinger crumbs.</div>
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After you have built all the layers of cake, top the trifle with the remaining Butterfinger crumbs.</div>
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Garnish the trifle with the four Butterfingers that you set aside.</div>
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Serve and enjoy</div>
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**Be sure to store any uneaten trifle covered in the refrigerator.**</div>
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