Grannie’s Sweet Potato Pie

This is a very old recipe.  I have never made it with canned sweet potatoes, though I often thought that would certainly be a time saver.  But, I’d suggest making it in the traditional manner.  Grannie is my husband’s grandmother, and Mrs. Marvel’s great grandmother. Grannie’s Sweet Potato Pie (Grannie Marvel) 1½ cups sweet potatoes, boiled … Continue reading

Apple Crisp

By the looks of things you would think that dessert is the only thing that we cooks think about.  Not so, but it is the crown on the meal and what some people think of as the whole meal, especially the children.  Well it does complete it doesn’t it.  I see that there was a … Continue reading

Oatmeal Cookies

Recently site visitor Auburn Meadow Farm pointed out that people used to write on whatever scraps of paper they had around and this is another example of it. Gram used lots of scraps of paper and Gramma A believes it was because of the Depression. They saved and reused everything if it had value of … Continue reading

Pot Pie Dough (Ms. Ferby)

I apologize for my lag in postings, I have had a lot going on lately! I will be putting up a couple more of our Farmer’s Record recipes, and then Gramma A is going to step in for a bit while I am away. Don’t worry, it’s all good, I just need some down time. … Continue reading

Apple Crisp

I like apple crisp, this one might be good. Have some caramel sauce handy! Apple Crisp 4 cups sliced apples 1 teaspoon cinn 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter 350 for 40 minutes