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My fruity pie bars are made for summer living ~ easy to grab and go, pack for a picnic, or bring to a cookout or potluck.

Readers love ’em!

Blackberry Pie Bars

"This was a HUGE hit with our friends on 4th of July! I made the filling & dough the day before, which really helped with the work load. Absolutely unique and delicious!" ~Elisabeth


Apple Pie Bars

"Love, love, love! I made these yesterday and they are delish!! It’s so awesome to have a little hand-held “apple pie” snack, and they are easy to make and so pretty! Great recipe, Sue!!!" ~Carrie


Peach Pie Bars

"Another 5-star dessert, Sue!"

~Laurel

Raspberry Almond Bars

"I double the recipe now and they all disappear quickly."

~Kelly

Sour Cherry Pie Bars

"New favorite recipe, and great to share with a crowd. I have already made these bars twice in the past 2 weeks, and my co-workers begged for the recipe!"

~Julia

Pineapple Coconut Bars

"Absolutely DELISH! It was gone within a few minutes."

~Bev



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Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

"Easy to make, and so delicious! This is frequently requested as a birthday cake in our family, and several of my friends’ kids have started requesting it for their birthdays as well! Thank you!"

~ CAROL


I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

~ see you at the table!

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