@momtochloe wrote:
@NoelSeven wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
Can not go wrong with anything from Trader Joe.
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Hi Panda, I totally agree 
I remember those old dry mixes from years ago... they are nothing like TJoes.
I also picked up the TJoe's banana bread mix to make for my daughter and the pumpkin bread mix just to have on hand for when I know someone will be stopping by the house.
Noel, I think you have convinced me to try one of their baking mixes . . . me and baking, ooooh not so much but I think I will give one of them a whirl next time I am there! . . . 
And sincere thanks to those that have posted how they change up these recipes!
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You go, girl!
They are delicious, and really easy.
I forgot to mention, DD added rum soaked raisins to the gingerbread, her father LOVES raisins. I taught her how a long time ago: put raisins in a small bowl, add rum or bourbon or whatever, depending on amount of raisins. I usually just do about a tablespoon. Put in microwave for a little bit, less than a minute, and let sit for awhile until they cool. Feel free to drink strained "juice" 
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