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 | 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 Cindy Alldredge | Aug 14, 2023 | Baking, Dessert, Party Time, Pies, Raspberries
We take pie very seriously in our family. So last March when my son brought his new girlfriend to a family Pie Bake Off and she took First Prize, it caused quite a stir. This championship pie took first prize over some seriously gourmet entries. She used her...
by Cindy Alldredge | May 28, 2023 | Dessert, No Bake, vintage
Woolworths Stores were everywhere in the 50s…and theyopened up cafeterias and lunch counters right on the premises. Their customers LOVED it. They could shop, then eat, and shop some more. One of their most popular desserts was their Lemon Cheesecake, which is a...