One of the easiest and most delicious holiday appetizers you can make is a cheese ball. The great thing about this delicious treat is that it is super quick to make, and you can make it several days in advance.. In about 15 minutes, you can have a cheese ball made and chilling in the refrigerator. What I […]
Let’s get started cooking for Christmas. Date Skillet Cookies is a recipe from my childhood. I remember Mother making these treats during many many Christmas seasons, and I thought they would be something different to share with you. I was not sure I could find the recipe, but I went hunting through my recipe boxes, and to […]
Anna sent me an email with the recipe for Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin: I can tell you it’s very good! I like it because I’m so tired of the same old recipe that involves marshmallows and brown sugar, or sometimes I just bake them with butter. This is very popular with several of my friends […]
It happens to the best of us. A recipe does not compute. As it is written, there are gaps in the description. That is the case with this recipe for Molasses Cookies from my mother’s cookbook A+ in Cooking. The directions are not complete. Any experienced cook can figure out the recipe, but for someone […]
The other day I tasted one of Ever-Lovin’s store bought cookies, and I could not believe how horrible it was. I asked him why he would eat such a thing. He said he had to have something to snack on. I felt about two inches tall. I had neglected my man. I promised I would […]
Anna wrote, “I know you ike Blue Bell, but have you tried Talenti gelato? It is available from Target, Albertson’s, and Kroger, and probably many other stores, but WalMart and Brookshire’s are down here and no Talenti Gelato….of any flavor. Our salesman in Arlington says that hands down, the best flavor is Sea Salt Caramel. Just […]
Mrs. Ralph recently reminded me about the pumpkin bread recipe from my mother’s cookbook A+ in Cooking. She had made it, and was pleased how well it turned out. Well, just the mention of this recipe spurred me into action. Since I enjoy sharing recipes from Mother’s cookbook, and pumpkin bread is a perfect fall treat, I […]
As a rookie hostess for the ladies monthly Round Table luncheon, it was a little intimidating to think that our committee was responsible not only for the decorations but also the food. When I saw that Evelyn was on the hostess list, I breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone knows that Evelyn is a fantastic […]
There are some of you who stop reading when you know it is a recipe. But not too fast you non-cooks. This recipe is for you. It is so easy. Anyone can do it. After all it is a DUMP CAKE, you just dump the ingredients into a pan, bake, and enjoy. Except for being one […]
There is a difference of opinion at our house. I know this might come as a shock to some of you, but others will completely understand. When it comes to cucumbers and onions, Ever-Lovin’ likes the combination to be sweet. I, on the other hand, like a more vinegary taste. Sweet Mother of Pearl. I […]
