Grape jelly always seemed like the most decadent type of jelly when I was young. There is something really satisfying about it, to me. Some people don’t like it, and as an adult I am more of a cherry preserves girl. Grape Jelly Wash and stem grapes Drain well Boil grapes – strain Take … Continue reading
This recipe is similar to a boiled icing recipe I have seen in the past. I am still a bit squeamish at the raw egg white, although I know plenty of people have eaten this icing to no ill effect. Miracle Icing 1 cup sugar 1 egg white 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 … Continue reading
I get asked to help people out quite often, with old recipes, figuring out ingredients & measurements, stuff like that. Recently, I was asked to help out a lady who is starting up a philanthropic food truck to help high school and college students. Her challenge has been not coming up with the ideas or … Continue reading
Although this doesn’t say so, this is a recipe for frosting. It seems it would benefit from some flavoring, maybe vanilla, and you could easily add any food coloring you like. Large Cake (frosting) 1 box powdered sugar 8 Tbs Crisco 1/4 c water Whip until fluffy
This is another boiled icing recipe. I’m going to have to try boiled icing to find out how it performs against cold prepared icing. Also, the recipe calls for “1 sp. vanilla” but I am drawing a blank on what that could be. A sprinkle? Frostings (white) 1 cup milk 4 T flour Mix … Continue reading
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