Dutch Honey (Vera Pharis)

I don’t have a recipe card for this one because it was told to me as an anecdote. An old boyfriend was descended from some Sooners. His father’s people had come across the country in a covered wagon, and one of the recipes they brought with them was for Dutch Honey. This recipe was handed … Continue reading

Cranberry Apple Relish

I love the combination of cranberry and apple together. The tart cranberry is calmed by the sweetness of the apples, but not so sweet it hurts your mouth. In the past I made my own cranberry apple relish using canned cranberries, but now I know how easy it is to make this from scratch. The … Continue reading

Buckeye Balls

We’re going to take an exciting voyage for a while into the world of “someone else’s Gram’s” recipes, heh. My friend Pauline loaned me some recipe cards that were her grandmother’s, some of her mother’s and some of her own. She isn’t sure which came from where in most cases, so we will give these … Continue reading

Pumpkin Pie

It’s only September but I’m already thinking about Halloween and Thanksgiving, planning costumes and dinner menus. Here’s a recipe for pumpkin pie that should start putting you into the mood of autumn. By the way, I did not win the Just Spotted Award, but I want to thank all of you who voted for me! … Continue reading

French Dressing (Mrs Shoemaker)

I remember Gram used to tell a story about a real Shoemaker and the Elves, but I can’t remember the details any longer. Maybe Auntie Kat remembers? It was a true story and maybe involved red boots. ??? I was reminded of that story because this recipe was provided by Mrs Shoemaker, whoever she may … Continue reading