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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies have that oatmeal cream pie flavor with a hint of pumpkin and spices throughout

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They’re soft, chewy, and totally irresistible. This post is sponsored by Dixie Crystals as part of #PumpkinWeek. All opinions are my own.   Yes! It’s finally #PumkinWeek! I’ve been waiting for this event. It’s the first one I participated in with Terri over at Love and Confections. That lead me to #BrunchWeek, #ChristmasSweetsWeek, and many other week-long events that are super fun to participate in. And I always help whenever I can with all of these events. Just because that’s what I do.   During #PumpkinWeek, I always have a mix of both sweet and savory recipes. I think pumpkin...

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It's been so long since I've posted a dessert here! I've always been a pie girl, but this summer has been so hectic that I haven't dedicated a whole lot of time to baking

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With a holiday weekend on my hands, I was all geared up to take advantage of the wonderful fruit Michigan has in season - then remembered I forgot all of my pie tins back home in Virginia. Damn. So, a galette became the move instead. Not that it's a lesser alternative at all. They're basically free-form pies, so you won't need anything more than a heavy-duty sheet pan for baking. Think rustic, messy in a good way, and don't bother aiming for perfection because it doesn't exist. As far as the fruit goes, I went with blueberries today. I totally...

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