Fresh Cucumber Pickles {a.k.a. Refrigerator Pickles}

Enjoy summer's bounty of fresh garden cucumbers with these easy, no cook Fresh Cucumber Pickles ... made in the refrigerator with just cucumbers, vinegar, a handful of spices, and a couple of days chilling time.
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Fresh garden produce time is in full swing here in the Carolinas.  And I'm lovin' the bounty I'm scoring from friends' and family member's gardens!

The other day I came home from my parents' house with about 2 pounds of freshly-picked green beans, some summer squash, all kinds of fresh herbs, and ... one of my absolute favorites ... freshly picked garden cucumbers.  I was in fresh produce heaven.

These pickles are made super easily in the refrigerator.  With just cucumbers, a bit of apple cider vinegar, some spices, and a couple of days of chillin' time.

So I whipped out one of our family-favorite ways to enjoy fresh garden cucumbers ...

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15 YEARS! ... My Personal Cancer Story {and Chocolate & Cheesecake Cupcakes to Celebrate}

Let's all enjoy some Chocolate & Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting ... to celebrate my personal story of beating cancer!

"To everyone who is battling cancer, I hope you are all successful against this disease. I hope that for all those counting down to your dates of being declared *cancer free* that you all celebrate that anniversary with your loved ones. To all those who have never had to deal with this disease personally within your families, I hope that you never do."

~ Paula at Frosting for the Cause

My sentiments exactly.

I originally shared this post on September 23, 2011, over at Frosting for the Cause, a year-long baking adventure to raise money for breast cancer research.  I'm sharing it again here on The Kitchen is My Playground today in celebration of being 15 years cancer-free!!

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Easy Fruit Dip {Just 2 Ingredients, in 3 Flavors!}

Love easy recipes that taste great?  Then this Easy Fruit Dip recipe is for you!  With just two simple ingredients, you can whip up this creamy-and-delicious dip in no time flat ... with three flavor choices, to boot.

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