There isn’t much better to do with your extra zucchinis than make zucchini bread. It is a delicious treat and a good way to get veggies into your kids. I prefer the zucchini very finely shredded so there are not big hunks. I find it interesting that this recipe is identified as “mine” and “my … Continue reading
Although this isn’t one of Gram’s recipes, this is exactly the type of thing she would do – use a spare piece of paper instead of throwing it away. She was a frugal lady, much as this lady must have been. I sure hope the bank account was closed at some point! I love the … Continue reading
Maybe it’s just the sloppy handwriting, but I always love it when recipe names are somewhat vernacular and homely, as this one appears. Patato Pancakes, heh. My mother made potato pancakes a couple times when we were kids, from mashed potatoes and we topped them with applesauce (a more German way to eat them). Depending … Continue reading
Somehow the name “spinach balls” just doesn’t sound very appetizing to me, but when I read the recipe I can tell right away that if I found these on an hors d’oeuvres tray passed by some snooty waiter, I’d take one or three. I’m now opening the floor to suggestions for a new name for … Continue reading
My friend Sarah is known among her friends and family as somewhat of a gourmand. When she was growing up, her mother had a test kitchen for the Amana microwave, and so there has always been a focus on food in her family. Some of my favorite birthday meals have been prepared by her, especially … Continue reading
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