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 | Jun 26, 2024 | 4th of July, Baking, Dessert, Food, Pies
We LOVE Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp MORE than the pie version. We can’t help it! First of all, it IS easier to make. Also, the crumb topping is just so much better than a pie crust. Likewise, we like Apple Crisp more than Apple Pie! Are these unpopular opinions?...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 5, 2023 | 4th of July, Autumn, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Myrna Ritz Approved, Pies, Thanksgiving
If you’ve been around here before, then you know that one of my most prized possessions is this cookbook made by my mother-in-law and given to us for Christmas about 23 years ago. She passed away a couple of months ago, which has made this cookbook even more...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 5, 2023 | Baking, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Easter, Holidays, Pies, Raspberries, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day
I am a big fan of The Great British Bake Off and I love all things raspberry. I found a tart pan at a thrift store and I thought, NOW IS THE TIME. That is BAKEWELL TART time! A shortbread crust! Raspberry jam! Almond custard! What could be better? Here’s where...
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 The apples are baked in a rich, sticky syrup originally made with molasses.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...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 18, 2023 | Colleen Mott Approved, Dessert, Food, Pies
We feel like rhubarb is a polarizing food. It seems that people either love it or hate it. We both LOVE it! This pie is an old family recipe and one of our favorites. I always think of it as my mom’s recipe, but I know she thinks of it as her mom’s recipe....
