Poppy Seed Roll

Here’s a yellowed with age recipe card that has clearly been used numerous times. As I scanned it, that wrinkled part in the top right corner broke off in my hand! Such is the case with old recipes, so I am glad I have this scanned and preserved for everyone to enjoy. There were a … Continue reading

Mary Barns’s Koolich

This recipe was obviously used, which could mean this is a keeper. The recipe calls for “cans” prepared with grease. In my reading, I learned that these are sometimes baked in empty coffee or 16 oz cans with the tops and bottoms removed. The bread will rise out of the top and they remind me … Continue reading

Raisin Kolacky

Here’s another that had me wondering…kolacky? Alternately spelled kolach, koolach, and kolace, these pastries are a delicacy from Czecheslovakia and Slovenia. They feature a light, sweetened bread surrounding a fruit center, and sound a lot like a fruit danish. The name is pronounced co-LOT-key and the root word kola means wheel in Czech. The traditional … Continue reading

Pumpkin Dessert

Should have posted this one before Thanksgiving, I suppose. As I work through these recipes sometimes the season and the “next up” don’t really coordinate. That’s ok, it’s always fun to read recipes! Pumpkin Dessert Crust 1 cup flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter Mix, place in 9×13 pan, bake … Continue reading

Cherry Dessert again

Here’s another take on cherry dessert that is clearly lacking detail! My notes below, again. Cherry Dessert Place pie filling in bottom of 9×13 pan. Add white cake mix and nuts Slivers of oleo on top Bake 350 – 45 minutes 1 can cherry pie filling 1 box white cake mix 1/2 c chopped nuts … Continue reading