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PECAN-STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE!

   Greek-style yogurt gives the cake a rich, moist texture. Ingredients streusel 2/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 2/3 cup all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly 1/2 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped Cake 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups (packed) golden brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup whole-milk or reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek-style yogurt* *A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Greek markets. If unavailable, spoon regular yogurt into cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight to drain. Preparation streusel Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add melted butter; toss with fork to blend. Using fingertips, rub mixture toget...

DIY JAPANESE WASHI DECORATED EGGS!

   This diy comes from www.omiyageblogs.blogspot.com .   These would look great in a bowl or basket.  They are not just for Easter, leave them out all year round.  They add color to any part of the room they are in.

TOP 10 FAMOUS RABBITS!

Easter Sunday in the Northern hemisphere is just around the corner,  so it seems fitting to do a list with an Easter slant. 10. The Energizer Bunny    The Energizer Bunny is starting work in his 4th decade. Debuting in the 80′s, The Energizer Bunny was in a group of toys featured in the famous battery company’s commercial. He was a standout, and from then on has been acting alone in commercials. I guess it makes sense, since he keeps going.. and going.. and going….. 9. Harvey    Harvey is a pooka: an Irish spirit in the guise of a giant rabbit. He is the best friend of Elwood P. Dowd, a lovable character who is thought of as the town screwball because of his invisible friend. Although we never actually see Harvey, his existence is confirmed by the end of the movie. 8. Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog    The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, the guardian of the Legendary Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh. When the Knights of...