About five years ago I bought a fancy schmancy Kitchen Aid dishwasher that had all the bells and whistles on it that anyone could ever want. We had sold some timber, so I felt it was practically free at the time, and went all out! For the past two years I have been washing dishes […]

This cake is one I have been making since back around 1970. It is rich and moist, and really satisfies a chocolate craving! I like to keep it refrigerated for additional density and fudginess. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Add 1/2 cup sugar and1/2 cup […]

I have quite an extensive collection of cookbooks and recipes. some of them dating back to the 50s, but there is always room for one more. A good Twitter friend and I were discussing recipes and he mentioned a book he had recently purchased at Cracker Barrell. I looked it up on Amazon and found […]

No recipe needed here. You will find one on the bag of butterscotch chips. Grab yourself a bag, along with a box of quick oats, and head for the kitchen. That’s where you’ll find me. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I think most everyone has at least one skillet in their kitchen that they rely on when they need a non-stick surface.Over the years,numerous types have been on the market, with all of them failing after a few uses. Nothing seems to work well for long. Until now!!!!! (Fair warning: plug for a brand coming […]

This is a simple, easy to make dessert recipe that gets lots of use in the Vero household. Fresh strawberries, peaches, black raspberries, blackberries, etc. sooner or later make their way into the pan. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1/2 stick butter or margarine3 to 4 […]

FOUR days between food blogs is disgraceful! This is mine and Hubby’s favorite cookie. I make them really often. Ingredients_______________ 1 stick butter melted1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling mix)1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon saltPinch of ground nutmeg_____________1/3 cup sugar1 […]

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago when I was a young married. It was her favorite recipe for the fudge and it quickly became mine. I make it every year for the Christmas holidays, and many times in between. Ingredients 4 Cups sugar2 sticks butter or margarine3 Tablespoons white corn syrup plus […]