This old standard was printed on the back of Quaker Oats packages for “generations” (at least 40 years). Finally I decided that I should write it down because I was afraid that they might not put it on at some point. Good thing. I haven’t seen it on the boxes in the past several years. … Continue reading
Mrs. Marvel has asked me to “pitch hit” for a couple postings. These are from my recipe collection, which are not on recipe cards, but from two printed cookbooks that I have accumulated over the years. Of course, if I lose the printed copy, or it gets spilled on from too much use, I can … Continue reading
After reading the recipe for bread & butter pickles recently, and then doing some research on making pickles, I decided I would try to make this recipe from the Farmer’s Record. I was inspired by seeing smallish cucumbers at the store that would make the perfect B&B slices. In my research on pickles I learned … Continue reading
This recipe for ice cream made with corn starch is missing quite a lot, namely cream and instructions. Making ice cream with corn starch is not new, clearly, but it has enjoyed a recent reappearance in gourmet kitchens because corn starch is used in the gelattos and cream desserts of other countries, such as India … Continue reading
Unfortunately this recipe doesn’t have a name to identify what kind of pie this is, but the pudding filling makes it a cream pie of some kind with a meringue topping. My best guess on the crust is that it calls for graham crackers. I will put some common sense directions in italics. Cream Pie … Continue reading
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