πŸŽƒ 9 Halloween Treats Grandma Handed Out Before "Stranger Danger" Was a Thing


Hi friends!

Quick life update before we get to the good stuff. We celebrated my husband's birthday this week at a local Irish pub, and let me tell you, the man knows how to order. I'm still thinking about the shepherd's pie. Nothing fancy, just good food, a corner booth, and no dishes to wash afterward. My kind of party!

Here's what's new and updated this week:

πŸŽƒ 9 Halloween Treats Grandma Handed Out Before "Stranger Danger" Was a Thing - New!

🍫 Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) - Updated

Thank you, as always, for reading, cooking along, and sending me your stories. You're the reason I keep digging through my old cookbooks. Your support means more than you know.

Hope you have a fun Labor Day weekend! Eat something off the grill for me.

Warmly,
Heidi (aka Lulu)

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