by Corinne Ritz | May 18, 2023 | Dessert, Easter, No Bake
I have been making Dirt Cake since I was in high school. My kids have all grown up on it. I started making it for Easter for the “kids” dessert about 20 years ago. Occasionally I’ve had a child request it for their birthday. I’ve also turned it...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 28, 2022 | Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Food
Years ago, I discovered a bag of Andes mint chips at the grocery store, and on the back of the bag is a great cookie recipe. Every November I start looking for bags of Andes mint chips to stock up on for the holidays. Now I make them ALL year long. If you cannot find...
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 13, 2022 | Christmas, Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Pies, Thanksgiving
I love having at least one chocolate pie at the pie table after Thanksgiving Dinner. I always try to balance and add different pies, so we don’t end up with a whole bunch of fruit pies. Chess pie is a custard pie that originates from England but is very popular...
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...
