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About clarajcarroll

I'm a daughter, sister, wife, mom, Nana, teacher, seamstress, and gardener. My husband, Charlie, and I have been married for 46 years. We have two beautiful adult daughters. Our oldest daughter is a psychological examiner, married to an accountant with 2 sons living in Missouri. Our youngest daughter is a speech-language pathologist, married to a Nebraska corn farmer with twin girls and a son. I'm retired from Harding University as the associate dean and professor of education, emeritus for the Cannon-Clary College of Education. In retirement, I get to serve as the Creative Director for Guess & Co. and Miss Carroll’s Kitchen for the Christmas at the Warehouse events in Des Arc. Arkansas.

Miss Carroll’s Fresh Peach Scones with Glaze

Miss Carroll’s Fresh Peach Scones with Glaze These tender, buttery, and crunchy scones are best served with clotted cream and extra butter. My daughter and I baked these on the day Prince William and Princess Kate were married and have made … Continue reading

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Miss Carroll’s Flourless Chocolate Cake

Miss Carroll’s Flourless Chocolate Cake Miss Carroll’s Kitchen Guess and Company, 2024 Naturally gluten-free, this dark, rich, and deliciously moist cake is a 1-bowl delight! With a fudgy texture and plenty of chocolate flavors, your tastebuds will be happy eating … Continue reading

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Miss Carroll’s Chocolate Pie

Dr. Clara Carroll, Creative Director, Guess and Company Winter, 2024 I have baked this chocolate pie for my husband for 45 years and he still asks for the same recipe. It is not only his favorite chocolate pie, it is … Continue reading

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Miss Carroll’s Chicken Vegetable Risotto

Miss Carroll’s Kitchen In central Arkansas, today it is cold with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees Fahrenheit and several inches of snow on the ground. Creamy risotto is one of my favorite comfort foods during the winter months. I have … Continue reading

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Miss Carroll’s Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

Miss Carroll’s Kitchen Oatmeal cookies are one of my all–time favorite cookies and reminds me of happy childhood memories surrounding baking and eating oatmeal cookies!! The browned butter and toasted walnuts elevates the oatmeal cookies to gourmet status and delivers … Continue reading

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Roasted vegetable and tomato soup

Roasted vegetable and tomato soup with garlic-rosemary flatbread. Yummy lunch on a cold day! The soup is inspired by two of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten, and The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. They are my “go-to” chefs when I want … Continue reading

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Baking Apfelstrudel!

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 My daughters and I enjoy the War Eagle Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. It … Continue reading

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You’ve Been Booed! Pumpkin Bread

I am grateful for eager recipients of my baking. This week it was homemade pumpkin bread wrapped in You’ve Been Booed! wrappings! Lots of happy eaters in my office building! 15 oz. can of pumpkin 4-large eggs ½-cup canola oil … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving + Gratitude = JOY

In December of 2019, I decided to choose a word to carry me through 2020. Selecting a “word” for the year was a first for me, and at the time, I did not realize the positive impact of choosing JOY … Continue reading

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Someone stole my identity!

A few weeks ago, I received a letter in the mail detailing the worker’s compensation I should be receiving for losing my job. My first thought was “Oh my, I have been fired, laid off or will be very soon!” … Continue reading

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