by Corinne Ritz | Jul 6, 2024 | 4th of July, Baking, Blackberry, Dessert
We now live in Denver but identify as Pacific Northwesterners. Cindy grew up in Spokane, Washington and Corinne moved to Salem, Oregon right before her senior year of High School. She married a guy from there, and after school they moved back to Portland, Oregon and...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jun 26, 2024 | Baking, Cake, Dessert, Party Time
There is nothing like a poke cake for and easy yet rich and delicious dessert! Every variation I have ever had is wonderful! This one is perfect for summer and tastes like a fresh bite of Hawaii! What could be easier than baking a white cake mix and then adding some...
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 | 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 The apples are baked in a rich, sticky syrup originally made with molasses.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 23, 2023 | Autumn, Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Food, Seasons
My friends know that bread pudding is one of my Greatest Weaknesses. A second weakness, or maybe it’s a strength? – Is Peaches! I’ve been working on combining these two and what has come of it might be my most favorite recipe of all time. I go to...
