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

Apie Cakes Revisited

A few years ago we shared a recipe for Apie Cakes and I admit, at that time I didn’t know anything about them. But so many people commented on that original post sharing their great memories of Rosenberry’s Pioneer Market, enjoying Apie Cakes with butter and coffee, and just taking us back to a slower … Continue reading

Bouquet Garni

A while back, I posted a recipe for a bouquet garni – basically a selection of herbs or spices, either tied or in a cheese cloth pouch. Since we have all new appliances that are significantly better than anything I have ever used in my life, I felt I needed to have a practice run … Continue reading