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About GeniusInExile
GeniusInExile

Gie, has always believed in keeping her life "hands on" in everything she does especially when it comes to her family. Teaching others to do the same, just comes naturally. Living hand in hand with nature means whole grains, homemade soap and a simple philosophy: "What you put into it, you get out of it". Wife, mother of two. Loves to garden, invent, cook, bake, knit, sew and teach. Check out her Youtube Channel.

Tea cakes

Posted on December 14, 2013 by GeniusInExile

  First, set out your cream cheese and butter to soften and get juuust right for mixing I test for readiness by smushing it with the spoon. Pretty sophisticated method huh? Then grind the grain for your flour     … Continue reading →

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Soft Spice cookies ~ a Christmas Treat

Posted on December 9, 2013 by GeniusInExile

Forget the Holiday themed room sprays, if you want your house to smell like spicy goodness, bake these lovely soft, spicy pillows of goodness! These cookies are a cross between a gingersnap and a lofthouse cookie. (those really Super soft … Continue reading →

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This is a wonderful recipe I have made for years, it’s a very dense yet moist bread, full of nuts, fruit and those spices we love around the holidays. It’s been a family favorite for years and I hope you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted on November 13, 2013 by GeniusInExile | 3 Comments