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The Cottage’s Cinnamon Bun Swirl and Peppermint Bark Christmas Cookie Recipes

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While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, we would much rather have Christmas cookies baking in the oven – especially if they’re our Cinnamon Bun Swirl or Peppermint Bark cookies. We highly recommend doubling these recipes to save some for yourself since they’re bound to be the first to disappear at your next …

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Six Foods That Belong on Every Southern Thanksgiving Table

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When it comes to food, the South just gets it right – and that absolutely applies to Thanksgiving. While roast turkey and mashed potatoes are also mainstays on our Thanksgiving tables, you’ll likely find some Southern comfort food-inspired sides amongst the spread. Here are six essential foods that belong on every Southern Thanksgiving table.  Cornbread …

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Five Spices That Belong in Every Southern Pantry

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Without spices, Southern cooking wouldn’t have the same bold flavor profile it’s known for. The smokey, spicy, and savory spice blends mixed with otherwise simple sauces and rubs are what make your favorite Southern comfort dishes as unmistakable as they are unforgettable. Here are five spices that belong in every Southern pantry.   Cajun Spice …

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America’s Top Small Business Honoree

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Proud of Our Leader, Leslie Rohland and all she has accomplished. Watch out, she’s nowhere near finished. The Cottage Café, Bakery & Tea Room in Bluffton Named a Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business Awards” celebrate small business innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement Bluffton, South Carolina, September …

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