by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 23, 2023 | Autumn, Baking, Brunch, Christmas, Crockpot, Dessert, Holidays, vintage
Hot pudding cakes are such a great vintage dessert that truly takes me back to my grandma’s kitchen. Here’s the thing: I worked on a recipe from scratch and then, on a whim, made it the way I did all the time when my kids were little. And guess what? We...
by Corinne Ritz | Oct 21, 2023 | Chicken, Colleen Mott Approved, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal
Are Hawaiian Haystacks, Hawaiian? NOPE! In general “haystacks” refers to a meal where you pile everything into one bowl stacked on top of each other. For example, when I married my husband I was surprised/confused when they said they were making...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 15, 2023 | Baking, Cookies, Halloween, Holidays, Party Time
Ah Harry Potter…he has brought us so much magic…and one of those magical things is BUTTERBEER. Oh to be able to sit down at The Three Broomsticks and taste it for the first time. These Butterbeer Cookies continue the magic. Buttery cookies with...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 15, 2023 | Colleen Mott Approved, Dinner, Soup
Thick hearty Beef Stew is such an American staple and was often served in my home as a girl. And my mom, Colleen Mott, made THE BEST. She served hers with homemade whole wheat bread. Oh the smells that emanated from my Mom’s kitchen. I wish I had a picture of my...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 5, 2023 | Autumn, Baking, Dessert, Pies, vintage
Apple Pandowdy was popular in Colonial America and was Abigail Adam’s favorite dessert. As the first resident of the White House (with her husband John) it was served there regularly. The apples are baked in a rich, sticky syrup originally made with molasses. I...