by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 28, 2026 | Brunch, Cake, Easter, Party Time
Bee Sting Cake is a traditional German dessert made with a soft yeast dough with crunchy caramelized almonds on top and filled with a vanilla cream. Legend has it that in the 15th century two bakers from Andernach, Germany repelled invaders by throwing beehives at...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 13, 2025 | Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Winter
I am such a bread pudding girlie. If I see bread pudding on a dessert menu at any restaurant, I must try it! Sometimes it does not go well for me. I’ve become a connoisseur. Haha I really love different kinds of bread pudding. If you’ve been around for a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 12, 2025 | Brunch, Christmas, Party Time, Valentine's Day
Candied Cranberries come from Russia and are a delightful sweet-tart crunchy bite. They are easy and fun to make and are beautiful to serve. Start by rinsing the cranberries and throw out any softies. Pour over with juice. You could even use a carbonated...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 13, 2025 | Appetizers, Autumn, Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Food, Holidays, Lunch, Pies, Snacks, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
I love a Galette because I love pie, and a galette is like a pie, but easier to put together. A galette can be sweet or savory. You could make a galette for the meal and another for dessert. hehehe If you want to use a purchased pie crust, make sure to buy a sheet and...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 2, 2025 | 4th of July, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Food
Growing up, the best part of my mom making jam, was that we would get to eat the fresh jam on hot fry bread after dinner. Now that I am a mom, I have NO idea HOW my mom had it in here to make fry bread after canning jam, but it did happen from time to time. In the...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 13, 2025 | Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Dessert, vintage
This coffee cake is such a treat! It is THE BEST I have ever had. And like usual the best always comes from Grandma’s kitchen. Start by mixing a teaspoon of baking powder into the buttermilk and set aside. In a separate bowl mix the flour, sugar and 2 tsps...
