Thanks to Kathy Taylor for this recipe. She contributed it to a church cookbook about 25 years ago, just in time for me to start wondering what to feed 5 children and a husband on a budget! These are great little fist-sized hot sandwiches. At their best, they should remind you a little of White [...]
We don’t let things go to waste in our house. Brown, slimy bananas mke great banana bread! Overripe bananas can easily be mashed with a little lemon juice and frozen until you are ready to bake. I have tried several recipes; one had grape-nuts instead of nuts. This one is my favorite. We had one [...]
Granola is my answer to cold cereal. My opinion is that when you buy cereal from the store, you might just as well eat the box. There are many, many granola recipes out there. For my favorite, I go once again to the More-With -Less cookbook. My recipe is different from the original, because one [...]
I’m sure you have heard it said: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Don’t skip it.” I’ve come to appreciate another old saying: “Eat breakfast like a king, luncheon like a duke, and supper like a pauper.” I don’t always wake up very hungry, so I take this to mean qualilty, if [...]
I have always been a history buff. Maybe it’s because I come from a family of storytellers, and was fascinated with our family history, the stories my mom and dad and grandparents would tell. First person sources are always the best, but stories passed down through generations ring true also. So I was interested to [...]
Every body loves them, although I think one is enough — boy are they rich. Barb Gertz at Recipeczar.com has a really good recipe for Lavendar Lemon Bars; they raise the elegance bar (pun intended) a few notches.
Mix
1/2 c. butter (no substitutes)
1 c. flour (I use at least part ww)
1/4 c. powdered sugar
Press in a [...]
My first trip to California was for my brother’s wedding in 1971 (72?).I thought, and still do, that San Diego was a beautiful city: palm trees and oleanders lining the streets, sunshine and lots of fresh fruits and veggies. My sister and I would walk to the corner in the mornings and get a drink [...]
It’s still winter up here in Omaha; so last week Faith baked a batch of our favorite gingersnaps: soft, chewy cookies with lumps of chocolate. What could be better for a cold, windy afternoon? The recipe that I use is typed on a little card with a note from my mom at the bottom:” Good [...]
First, get a loaf of white bread; we’re going old school. Pull out a couple of slices, but NOT THE HEEL! Grape jelly is preferred, but strawberry is okay — it’s just a little too healthy for our purposes today. Make sure that you use creamy peanut butter, it’s easier to spread. And MAKE SURE [...]