Today I got to thinking about my mother and her pie crust. Probably there is no one who has made more pies than my mother. She whips them up 3 or 4 at a time and does her best to have one of … [Read more...]
Spice Cupcakes With Penuche Frosting
Today I baked some Spice Cupcakes that I adapted from a Taste of Home recipe, then I topped them with an easy Penuche Frosting. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for the frosting a number of years … [Read more...]
Mexican Chicken
Our dinner tonight is an update of an old favorite, Mexican Chicken. My family has enjoyed Mexican Chicken for years, but the recipe has evolved over time. The original recipe that I used came from my … [Read more...]
Sourdough Starter
When you were in school didn't you just love the science experiments? Today I'm doing my own little experiment at home. I decided to try making Sourdough Starter from scratch. I read about sourdough … [Read more...]
Monkey Bread
I baked Monkey Bread to go with our dinner tonight. It was so good, I don't know why I bothered to cook anything else. This recipe is a buttery version without the sugar and sweetness added to many … [Read more...]
Orange Balls
This is an old recipe my sister Helen and I made at home when we were young. Neither of us knows the source of the recipe we used back then, but we both remembered making these as we were growing up. … [Read more...]
Mandarin Blueberry Muffins
Today was a muffin baking day at my house, and I baked up a batch of these yummy, fruity Mandarin Blueberry Muffins. This recipe uses very little sugar and no oil, but it is big on flavor.Print … [Read more...]
Hot Bacon Cheese Dip
Landon needed new athletic shoes and some clothes for school, so this morning found me pushing through the crowded mall with the other back-to-school shoppers. By the time I made it home, I felt like … [Read more...]
Orange Coconut Drop Cookies
I baked cookies today, and they are made with some very wholesome ingredients. Not only are they sweetened with honey, they contain whole wheat flour, wheat germ, orange juice, and orange zest. These … [Read more...]
Strawberry Pound Cake
Today I baked a big beautiful Strawberry Pound Cake, and let's keep this our little secret, one of the ingredients is a cake mix. This recipe starts with a basic cake mix, then with some added … [Read more...]
