by Corinne Ritz | Dec 3, 2022 | Christmas, Cookies, Holidays
These wonderful delicious cookies are also known as Russian Tea Cookies. They are one of my all time favorites. They are a MUST at Christmastime but are a welcome treat anytime, anywhere. It’s not clear if these actually originated in Russia, but somewhere in...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 29, 2022 | Christmas, Colleen Mott Approved, Cookies, Granny's Corner, Holidays
Here are my mom’s wonderful molasses cookies ramped up for the holidays! These cookies are soft and rich with spices…then add the buttercream and it’s Christmas magic. The star of any goodie plate. Whip together the shortening and sugar. Add the...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 10, 2022 | Family, Fun, Heritage, Holidays, Meal Planning, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Uncategorized
Every year since I was little my mom has put together a Thanksgiving menu and sign up. All of us kids would help. I agree with my mom that it is NOT fun, nor does it feel like a holiday, to slave away in the kitchen by yourself for 2 days to prepare for a 20-minute...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 6, 2022 | Dessert, Food, Holidays, Pies, side dish, Thanksgiving
I had a great group of friends in Portland, Oregon. Every Christmas we would have our “Girlfriend’s Christmas Party.” I am SO grateful for the two friends who stepped up and started this fun tradition. They would plan it for the rest of us, and some...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 6, 2022 | Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Food, Halloween, Holidays, Thanksgiving
I hardly every order dessert when we go out to dinner. My husband knows that there are two exceptions. I will almost definitely order dessert if there is a bread pudding or creme brulee on the menu. Years ago, after eating pumpkin bread pudding at a restaurant, I...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 5, 2022 | Baking, Dessert, Holidays, Snacks
This is me and my friend Nancy. When we were in 9th grade, Nancy brought these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies to school for a bake sale she had signed up for. I had never seen these before and thought they were delicious! So Nancy and I decided to hide them in our locker...
