by Corinne Ritz | Sep 30, 2024 | 4th of July, Autumn, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
I always thought that Apple Crisp was an OLD classic recipe. Like too old to be vintage. Like early American/Colonial times. Or maybe even sooner! BUT I was WRONG! The first time it was ever mentioned in print was in 1924! It didn’t really move to the forefront...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 16, 2024 | Autumn, Dessert, No Bake, salad, Summer, Super Bowl
I don’t know who created Snicker’s Salad but I think they must have quite the imagination! What an idea! It seems to be quite a favorite in some circles and always a favorite at any party or potluck. It’s very simple. Start by whipping heavy cream...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 8, 2024 | Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Baking, Brunch, Cake, Dessert, Party Time
When I was a kid my family camped a lot. My mom used to make this in a Dutch oven and “baked it” by sitting it on hot coals and placing more on top. Camping by Swan Lake in the woods and smelling this bake is a wonderful core memory for me. This is a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Sep 5, 2024 | Autumn Porch Supper, Baking, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Thanksgiving
Indian Pudding is a traditional dish from New England that hails back to the days of the pilgrims. They called it Indian Pudding then and that’s what they still call it. It is an essential part of Thanksgiving dinner and everyone has their own special recipe!...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 3, 2024 | Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Baking, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Pies, Thanksgiving
Here is a little secret, we (mom & I) do not love or even really like apple pie. It just isn’t our favorite. We much prefer an apple crisp or apple cake or other apple delicious treats. BUT, there was one magical day when I had a little mini apple pie served...
by Corinne Ritz | Aug 27, 2024 | 4th of July, Baking, Cookies, Dessert, Food
I absolutely love my grandma’s Rhubarb Custard Pie and I wondered if I could turn that recipe into bars. So I mashed up her pie recipe with my recipe for Strawberries Cream Bars and WOW! It WORKS! My Aunt Judy happened to be visiting when I made these and she...
