A while back, I posted the recipe for Blackberry Wine Cake, and at the time I thought it sounded interesting. Well, the other day I was in a baking mood, so determined to try this out. First, I went looking for a couple ingredients: blackberry wine and blackberry jello. The wine was the easy one. … Continue reading
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
This seems like a holiday salad to me, so Happy Easter! Frozen Fruit Salad 1 cup dates cut fine 1/2 cup nut meats – coarsely chopped 1 cup shredded pineaple 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 T spoon lemon juice 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup salad dressing (I think this means mayo) 1 … Continue reading
This clipped recipe for Apple Brown Betty harkens back to the 1860s when the recipe was first mentioned in print. A “Betty” is a dessert generally made with a pudding layer, spiced fruit layer and crust layer, and often served with a lemon or creamy topping. Apparently, Apple Brown Betty was a favorite dessert of … Continue reading
There was a time when all my friends were trading around recipes for Neiman Marcus Cake, Mrs Field’s Cookies, Nordstrom’s cake, etc. Of course these all come with the basic story that someone went to the restaurant, liked the dish, asked for the recipe and was sent the recipe with the bill for some … Continue reading
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