Apple Pandowdy

Apple Pandowdy

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 The apples are baked in a rich, sticky syrup originally made with molasses.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...
French Strawberry Cake

French Strawberry Cake

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...
Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

I started making these cookies about 15 years ago. I cannot remember where I got the recipe from. BUT we LOVE them! Especially my son Max, who is now 19. He’s been away from home for almost 2 years straight. At Christmas time I asked him what cookies he wanted...