It’s just unreal how many different ways there are to share things these days. I remember back in the old days I wanted to share a 20 second video with Ummie and sent it to him. He left his computer on all night so it could load. In the morning it was at 99% and refused to finish loading.😭😭😭
…just got better!!
Allow me to brag a little about my new coffee mug!
Took forever to get here, but It’s absolutely perfect! I love it!!
Chili and also chilly!!
38 brisk degrees this morning in the West Virginia hills! Sounds like a great day to cook up a big pot of chili!
I have made chili pretty much the same way for the past 50+ years and was quite happy with it. Tomato juice, ground beef, kidney beans (canned) and spices, cooked for a couple of hours on a low heat. Quite tasty, but also quite time consuming.
Recently, I have discovered a new method/recipe that works out much better for today’s busy lifestyle.
Using McCormick’s chili seasoning mix and tomato sauce, along with the beef and beans eliminates practically all the cooking time. A quick browning of the meat, add beans, sauce and seasoning mix, simmer for a few, and VOILA!!! Chili!!
It’s time for “all things pumpkin”
Let’s whip up some Pumpkin Fudge”!
Nothing like good home-baked pizza.
Another oldie brought to the forefront. (First published back in 2024)
This is a recipe that was given to me way back when I was a Junior Women’s clubber, and it is my very favorite way to enjoy chocolate cake. It is a moist, fudgie dessert, that is more like a brownie than cake.
INGREDIENTS for CAKE
2 sticks butter or margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine margarine/butter, cocoa and water in saucepan., and bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat, and add flour, sugar and salt. Mix well and add eggs, sour cream, soda and vanilla. Again, mix thoroughly.
Pour into a greased 9×13 pan, and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from oven and leave in pan. Frost immediately.
FROSTING
1 stick butter or margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 pound confectioners sugar
6 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine margarine/butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add sugar, nuts and vanilla. Mix well and immediately pour over cake.
Let cool, and enjoy!!!😋😋
Many years ago when I was a young mother with a new baby, a kind neighbor brought me a bowl of stew for dinner. It was so good, that I immediately ran over and begged her for the recipe. It has been a favorite in my family ever since.
If you try it, be sure to use all the different spices exactly as they are in the recipe to get the full benefit of it’s unique flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons fat (any type)
2 pounds beef chuck, cut in large cubes
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
Pinch of allspice
Carrots and Potatoes (No definite amounts given. Put in as many or few as you like) I just throw some in until it looks like enough to feed the family.
A little corn starch and water (Adjust this to your liking)
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat fat in a large heavy saucepan. (I use a six quart dutch oven)
Brown meat on all sides. Add water and spices.
Simmer 2 hours.
Add vegetables, and cook until they are tender.
Add corn starch to a small amount of water and stir into the stew to thicken the juices.
