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Title: Homemade or store bought
Post by: LaKecias on November 12, 2014, 10:28:37 am
Homemade or store bought desserts for the holidays. Which one do you prefer?
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Post by: nguzman1 on November 12, 2014, 11:12:18 am
we mostly do store brought because we cook a lot of food.
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Post by: bigedshult on November 12, 2014, 11:14:43 am
Home made is the best I think!
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Post by: Shandara09 on November 12, 2014, 11:34:27 am
Homemade, definitely.  I love to bake, so this is the best time of year to try out new recipes.
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Post by: missplaymate618 on November 12, 2014, 11:40:24 am
Homemade is the best hands down, but with everyone being so busy we sometimes have both, homemade and store bought, depends on what we are wanting.
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Post by: vickysue on November 12, 2014, 01:03:11 pm
It is usually home made.  But I am thinking about splurging on some thing expensive this year I would love to learn to cook it, but not right now, It is something I would have to cook several times to get it right ( I think).
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Post by: Nancy5 on November 12, 2014, 01:12:33 pm
Homemade but during the holidays I have to admit, I buy bakery made pies.  I have all the cooking to do, so it is just easier to pick up a pie or two.  And actually, they do taste good!
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Post by: madeara on November 12, 2014, 01:36:29 pm
My mom is a wonderful cook.  I just love her delicious homemade desserts!
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Post by: yaayme on November 12, 2014, 02:05:04 pm
I prefer homemade, but I won't turn down store brought. I'll eat both.
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Post by: CharmedPhoenix on November 12, 2014, 03:33:40 pm
Both.  I bake pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin, but I buy biscochitos since I don't usually bake cookies.
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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on November 12, 2014, 03:46:09 pm
We mostly do store bought. It's just easier, my mom always does a lot of cooking. We got an ice cream cake this year since my dad and I don't like pumpkin.
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Post by: demaina on November 12, 2014, 10:37:29 pm
We normally do store bought but that's mostly cause we never are told what to bring until like the last minute.  Really frustrating.
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Post by: paints on November 12, 2014, 10:47:00 pm
I'd rather have homemade, but store bought will do in a pinch.

I like baking, and trying new (and old!) recipes, so I usually have homemade.
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Post by: Forp on November 13, 2014, 02:22:00 am
depends on who's doing the baking at home.
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Post by: newmom2814 on November 13, 2014, 03:12:16 am
I do homemade everything, My family wont eat store bought
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Post by: ShadowWolf16 on November 13, 2014, 03:39:32 am
I definitely prefer homemade desserts, since I love to bake. But, if someone brings something that was store bought, I won't turn it down.
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Post by: Penwoir on November 13, 2014, 11:52:48 am
I love to make Turkey with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving (and Christmas) but one thing I'm not good at, is desserts! I can make a basic apple pie but anything more complicated, I have to purchase it. My favorite at Thanksgiving is of course, pumpkin pie with squirty cream. One thing I've never liked too much is cherry pie! Cherries just don't do it for me!
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Post by: SweetApril74 on November 13, 2014, 11:56:21 am
I do not celebrate the holiday, but I cook special food just like for those who celebrate holiday. Just because there is nice display in the stores :)
and yes, i am doing homemade, i want to try how to make those special food :)
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Post by: moonangel on November 13, 2014, 12:13:11 pm
gosh we all work so we buy pies and rolls and noodles and gravy  and stuffing cranberry jelly but make turkey  real potatoes simple desserts like angel pudding, cheesy green bean casserole, several appetizers, cheese rolls garlic butter seasoned butters fancy potatoe soup,
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Post by: countrygirl12 on November 13, 2014, 01:20:13 pm
I really don't care.  Both are good.
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Post by: yaayme on November 13, 2014, 02:05:30 pm
I prefer homemade, but I won't turn down store bought. I'll eat both.
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Post by: ladycasshmere on November 14, 2014, 05:21:44 pm
I love homemade desserts but usually don't have the time to make them so I do store bought.
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Post by: sherryfan on November 14, 2014, 07:44:38 pm
homemade first but sometimes I am too lazy to cook.  :-\
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Post by: teresa3200 on November 14, 2014, 09:34:48 pm
My son is a dietician who should have been a chef, so I have to say homemade, I am sure his wife will agree, she has to eat gluten free, so he makes her the best tasting deserts that everyone will eat.
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Post by: djohnson43 on November 15, 2014, 08:42:52 am
I prefer homemade but there is a few things I will buy from the store like my husbands pumpkin or pecan pies.
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Post by: 6265AT99 on November 15, 2014, 09:35:03 am
Homemade always the best kind.  Mine are New York cheesecake (which I make fruitless), Lemon Bars, and Coconut Custard pie all of which I make from scratch!  I can't wait to eat them!!!
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Post by: silentescape on November 15, 2014, 11:15:35 am
I grew up with homemade baked goods. My mom is amazing when it comes to baking, so that's what I prefer.
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Post by: 12amos on November 16, 2014, 03:03:44 pm
I like both.  It just depends on who's cooking the homemade desserts and what type they are cooking.  Homemade and store bought desserts can be delicious. Thanksgiving and Christmas my family always has a variety of desserts both homemade and store bought.  :)   
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Post by: timvolley on November 16, 2014, 03:15:07 pm
i dont mind either way if asked i make my mint pie for dessert when i visit with friends