I have the yummiest coffee “smoothie” recipe and I just have to post it. If you like your coffee.. try this.. it’s a pretty good ringer for Starbucks Carmel Frappuccino, or Caribou Coffees Caramel Cooler. Caramel Frapp Recipe: 2 c. ice 2/3 c. triple strength chilled coffee (I use instant, sometimes decaf) 2/3 c. milk [...]

4 pears (about 2 lbs.), peeled, cored and diced 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp vanilla 2 c. flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1 c. raisins 1 c. chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 325° F. Prepare 18 muffin cups. Mix [...]

6 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 – 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 jar (10 oz.) blueberry jam or preserves 1 cup blueberries PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix butter and graham crumbs in 13×9-inch baking pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. [...]

3 frozen bananas 2 cups frozen sweet cherries 2 cups chocolate milk Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 4 servings.