Arkansas Possum Pie

Arkansas Possum Pie

Who knew Arkansas was holding out on us?!!! Four layers of crazy delicious! A crust with butter, brown sugar and pecans…then a cream cheese layer, a chocolate pudding layer and topped with whipped cream and more chocolate! And why is it called “Possum...
The Most Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Most Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

These really are the most amazing cookies! And I know what I am talking about as Colleen Mott’s daughter. She made the most delicious cookies! But. There is baking chemistry that comes into play here. These stay soft and chewy even a day later. Adding in a...
Lemon Bisque

Lemon Bisque

Or Lemon Whip. Or Lemon Fluff. Or Lemon Cloud. All of these make more sense than the name Lemon Bisque. A bisque is soup with seafood. Oh well. It was America in the 1950’s and the name stuck. I love good vintage recipes. They take me back to Grandma’s...
Strawberries & Cream Bars

Strawberries & Cream Bars

Many years ago, my friend Sharon brought these yummy squares to a gathering. It was during strawberry season in Oregon, and we had picked strawberries together with our kids earlier that day at a U-pick farm. Every year now, this is usually the first thing I make with...
Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake

I had my first baby in June of 1999. I was home all that Summer watching a lot of TV. One of my favorite shows that Summer was Martha Stewart. I would watch and dream of day when I would have the time, energy and money to live that kind of beautiful life. My life has...