I don’t recall ever having these, but they sound sweet and somehow refreshing, reminiscent of the lemonade cookies I posted the other day. In all my baking over the past few years, I have always trended toward chocolate or oatmeal treats, and hearing from my baking colleagues they seem to do the same. But, maybe … Continue reading
These cookies are a sweet and mellow alternative to chocolate. They are great for shipping overseas and if you bake them a bit under, they stay moist for a long time. The also hold up well in the freezer. Molasses crinkles are a family favorite of ours. Molasses Crinkles 3/4 c shortening 1 cup brown … Continue reading
I wanted to make something for the blog, but not invest a lot of time in it this evening, so decided to try making cornstarch pudding. There are only six ingredients and not a large quantity, so if I messed it up, it wouldn’t be a great loss. This recipe only calls for 3 tbsp … Continue reading
I love some of the old terminology that we just don’t often use today. Everyone kind of knows what “scant” means. It’s something our parents and grandparents say, and so by its use in context, we know that it means “slightly less than…” or “not quite an adequate amount.” A scant cup? What is that? … Continue reading
Mince meat pie is one of my favorites, although it’s not all that popular anymore, having been replaced at the holidays with pumpkin, sweet potato and pecan pies. I made a mince meat pie a few years ago and I think my dad and I were the only ones who had any. Although the name … Continue reading
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