How’s the ham loaf?

A couple weeks back, I posted the recipe for Ham Loaf #3, and finally decided to give it a try. After the delicious ham loaves I tried a few years back, I had high hopes of a new dish to add to my repertoire. Plus, I did get a meat grinder attachment for my KitchenAid … Continue reading

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

Golden Chiffon for the Girls

Recently, I was going to a potluck lunch with a group of girls, so I decided to make something special and fancy. I made a golden chiffon cake from Gram’s recipe. The ingredients are very easy and I just followed the instructions carefully. So first combining the dry ingredients in a sifter, then adding in … Continue reading

Cupcakes – Oscar’s $100 Cake Style

I always have a hard time denying my daughter when she wants to cook, probably because I have developed such a love for cooking with this recipe blog. So last week when she asked if we could make cupcakes, it only took a moment’s consideration to agree. But you know I can’t just make any … Continue reading

Short Ribs!

This weekend was quite a busy one for us! My friends and I participated in the Old Fort MacArthur Days at Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro, CA. This is an annual military timeline event, featuring numerous time periods, all represented by reenactors dedicated to the art and science of our history. I knew this … Continue reading