And so the flu continues…..we took mom to birthday lunch Monday, which was a full two days after her actual birthday and while I felt good Monday morning, before our lunch was over I had to be brought home because I was so ill. At least I wasn’t contagious so I didn’t infect all the…
Sweets
Maple Caramel Golden Sugar Blondies
It’s that time again! Blogger CLUE Group have chosen “Sparkling” as the word for January. I was given Anna Dishes as my assignment. Anna hails from Jacksonville Beach, Florida where she posts about homemade dishes, restaurants, and floral arrangements. Sparkling is the key word so I looked for that at first – and then I…
Classic Devil’s Food with 7 Minute Icing
I have told you about my Aunt Pat before here. Last night, I dreamed about her and my Uncle Dub (mom’s brother). We were in a car, at night driving down the road singing – Pat and Dub loved to sing in the car and a favorite song was “Side by Side”. This…
Apricot Bars And Other Treats
It’s nearly Christmas for those of us who celebrate. Is your shopping done? Baking? Last Saturday night we celebrated Christmas with Lawyer Boy and his wife Minnie Mouse. Remember I showed you the cow picture we were giving to her? Look what she gave me? Isn’t that funny? There’s also a wonderful selection of…
Snowball Cake
This is my version of the snowball cake found at Kraft Recipes. It’s moist, delicious, and even though the outside is not a perfect replica of the hostess cake version, the outcome is still delicious! You must keep it in the fridge but the cold cake is so much better than you could ever guess….
Frozen Doll Cake
Elsa side of cake Anna Side of Cake The Disney Frozen movie is all the rage this year, especially now at Christmastime.Little girls are clamoring for dolls, blankets, clothes, and just about anything else related to the movie. Since Rocket is not interested in 2 hour movies or princesses, I had not seen it but…
Kelli’s Family Thanksgiving Recipes
All bloggers seem to have a Thanksgiving Round-Up where they list all kinds of recipes from all over the blogging world – many of them fantastic recipes – but mine is different. My Round-Up is just that: my family recipes that I have shared with you here throughout the years and are now accessible in…
Aunt Irene’s Black Walnut Cake
Happy Halloween! My husband and youngest son will be nearly freezing out there tonight at the youngest’s house putting on a Batman Extravaganza! Just a couple of pictures of all the work they have done over the last 2 months – the artwork is Wonder Boy’s and the muscle and know-how is Mr. Picky Eater’s….
Smorgastarta
A Smorgastarta is a Swedish Sandwich Cake recipe that has many variations. I had my first one at my Aunt and Uncle’s home on graduation night for my cousin. Aunt Jan used bright pink food coloring for one of the layers and I was so mesmerized by this great tasting savory “cake” with bright pink…
Prune Cake with Caramel Coffee Glaze
My Aunt Irene made this cake every year during the fall and for holiday gatherings. It was years before I knew it was called prune cake. Good call on my mother’s part because there is no way a bite would have crossed my lips otherwise. Prune cake?!?! YUK! Who wants prunes? This cake is so…