Brownies in 35 minutes!

We previously featured this recipe for brownies from my Grammie Hennie, and as part of our YouTube channel, we made a video about it. They are so easy, the batter comes together in 15 minutes and they bake for around 20 minutes. Plus get a glimpse of my daughter making them in grade 6, and … Continue reading

Father’s Favorite Cake aka Mounds Bar Cake

If you’ve followed this site for any length of time, you know I started with just 134 of my grandmother’s recipe cards, but over the years have expanded through borrowing from friends and buying stashes of recipe cards online and through local antique & thrift shops. I prefer handwritten recipe cards and the ones that … Continue reading

Chocolate Pecan Pie

I’ve died and gone to heaven – pecan pie and chocolate, oh delish! A traditional pecan pie tends to “float” the pecan halves on top as the filling bakes, and I wonder if this would be similar. While this calls for a pastry crust, you might want to try something different, such as a shortbread … Continue reading

Whoopie Pies

    Further Reading What Is A Whoopie Pie – via CapeWhopies.com  Whoopie Pies – via Wikipedia What is a Whoopie Pie, Really? – via TasteofHome.com

Lunch Box Chocolate Cake

This recipe is a Betty Crocker sheet, the type that came with flour or other items, and usually included a coupon at the bottom (where it says Cut Here). Sometimes the coupons were for silverware, dishes, or other home items. The recipe follows the “new” method for success that was devised somewhere mid 19th century, … Continue reading