Pie Crust

I have admitted in the past that me and the rolling pin are not good friends. I either wind up with the dough wrapped around the pin or so much flour the dough dries out. It’s frustrating and I’m not the type to throw away ruined dough and start over just so I can get … Continue reading

Cottage Bread

I have to admit it. I haven’t tried making anything with yeast yet. I suppose I should ask my mother to teach me how, I just have never gotten around to it. But, I have a distinct memory of the smell of bread baking one time when Gram came to stay with us. It is … Continue reading

Crisp Vegetable Salad

  Here’s a recipe that falls in the “everything’s better with Jello” category, lol. Jello salads were very popular in the 1950s forward and you can find many different recipes in the “Jello” category by clicking the down arrow on the category’s bar. I have to admit I would not look forward to making this … Continue reading

Potato Salad, and an apology

  I really have no excuse but a bit of overextension in my regular life, so I apologize for not posting the past few weeks. I’m going to be scanning a ton of great recipe cards over the next few days and should have some interesting recipes for your perusal on a more regular basis. … Continue reading

Virginia Special Macaroni and Cheese

  Macaroni and cheese with sugar in it isn’t exactly what I was thinking with this one. However, maybe it adds a gentle sweetness to an otherwise cheesy, gooey, casserole. Having a 6-year-old, we tend to eat a lot of macaroni and cheese. Maybe I will try this one. Without the tomatoes of course. I … Continue reading