by Corinne Ritz | Jul 15, 2023 | 4th of July, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Easter, Food
When we lived in the PNW, we would find ourselves drowning in strawberries every June. I would take the kids to the U-pick farm and we could pick 80 lbs in an hour. We would pay our $0.50 a pound and head home. We would do this multiple times during the 3 week or so...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 10, 2022 | Cake, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, No Bake, Valentine's Day
This no-bake cake is a British favorite. In fact, Queen Elizabeth liked a piece at afternoon tea most days. Prince William chose it for his groom’s cake at his wedding. It’s amazingly easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill! The Brits use...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 18, 2022 | Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Do like cake more than pie? Do you need other options besides pie on your Thanksgiving dessert table? Here are our favorites. Pumpkin Custard Cake is one of my absolute favs. My birthday is in October and growing up, I often requested this as my birthday cake. Pumpkin...
by Corinne Ritz | Oct 19, 2022 | Cake, Dessert, Food, Halloween
I got this recipe years ago from church cookbook that I helped put together which was contributed to from the women in my congregation at the time. My friend Sheri gave us this one to use, and it has been a favorite at my house ever since! I use my own cream cheese...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 17, 2022 | Baking, Cake, Dessert, Party Time
Whoopie Pies are a treasure. Making this pumpkin version is such a great autumn treat. Autumn hits and suddenly it’s baking time! These are so easy and yet so special. They are made to impress! Make the batter first. Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing...
by Corinne Ritz | Sep 23, 2022 | Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, Halloween, Myrna Ritz Approved
This is a Myrna Ritz Approved recipe! Years ago I discovered it one September day in her cookbook after I had bought many pounds of apples from an orchard nearby. This cake is always a huge hit! I love making it on Autumn days when friends come over. It is also super...