Tag Archives: Baking

A recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Apple Turnovers!

Posted on April 10, 2025 by jjspina

I usually make an apple pie when I have company but I decided this time to do something different. I have some turnover molds that work well. I also made a few different turnovers with some preserves I had – … Continue reading →

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Baking some Apple Turnovers!

Posted on February 17, 2025 by jjspina

I was looking for something different to make for my husband for Valentine’s Day. I remembered that I had bought these turnover presses several years ago. I tried them one day a couple of weeks ago and made cherry turnovers. … Continue reading →

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Baking in between writing!

Posted on August 20, 2024 by jjspina

I love to bake which makes my husband happy! He is always asking for a pie or some other item. I keep telling him that we cannot keep eating all these sweets! Our weight will escalate more than they already … Continue reading →

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A Recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Fruit Crisp!

Posted on June 11, 2024 by jjspina

I recently made this Fruit Crisp to bring to my sister’s house for a dinner invitation. I usually make apple crisp but since I did not have enough apples I checked my fridge to see what I could substitute. All … Continue reading →

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A Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by jjspina

Today is Valentine’s Day and a happy occasion because I got my roses! Even if I had no one to purchase roses for me, I would buy them for myself. Haha! I am blessed with a thoughtful and generous husband … Continue reading →

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Need a Special Cookie Recipe? I’m Sharing, Anyone Else want to Share One?

Posted on December 25, 2019 by jjspina

From a recent post I wrote I mentioned that I made some Portuguese Bisquits. Some of my friends, after reading it, have asked for this recipe. I am happy to share. These Bisquits are easy to make and really delicious … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas – Baking, Baking and more Baking!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by jjspina

Soon it will be Christmas! I have been busy baking my heart out. I’ve made dozens of cookies, chocolate chip, Portuguese Bisquits, and oatmeal raisin. As I was cracking eggs to begin baking I came across 5 double yolk eggs … Continue reading →

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Interview with Authors Robbie Cheadle and Michael Cheadle!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHORS ROBBIE CHEADLE AND MICHAEL CHEADLE! Robbie Cheadle Please help me welcome authors Robbie and Michael Cheadle to Jemsbooks.blog Segment of Interview an Author. It’s a pleasure to have you here, Robbie and Michael. The soap box is … Continue reading →

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Taking Time off from Writing to Bake!

Posted on March 3, 2018 by jjspina

TAKING TIME OFF FROM WRITING TO BAKE! My oldest grandson’s birthday was a special occasion to bake his favorite, apple pie. He prefers pie to cake to celebrate. I made a small pie especially for him and a large pie … Continue reading →

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