Cream Filled Cookies Betty Crocker’s Cookbook 1975 (Cream Wafer Recipe) with a couple of tweaks. Everyone in my family loves these cookies.  They are my son’s favorite.  We have been making these since 1975 and they are the first cookie everyone reaches for. The recipe […]

Vanilla Bean Scones I love a good scone and there are many to choose from.  They are perfect for any breakfast or brunch.  This recipe is for Vanilla Bean Scones. The list of sweet and savory scones grows as chefs get more creative.  Here are […]

Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear This is my second posting for Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear.  The first were savory spreads.  This is for sweet spreads. Again, Schmear is defined as anything that can be spread (usually a fat or butter).  Typically, this refers […]

Afternoon Tea (Part 1 Finger Sandwiches) I always wanted to open a little cafe that specialized in soup, sandwiches and pastries.  On Sundays, I would feature an Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea is a tradition that began in 1840 by the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna […]

The Great Depression Foods (Baked Stuffed Onions) My mind is blown.  Many of the recipes I post are from watching my Mother, Grandmothers, and Aunts cook. The Stock Market crash of 1929 spiraled the country into The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1941.  […]

Stuffed Pork Loin My Dad was a good cook.  He would get recipes from chefs at the restaurants we would go to, bring them home and make them.  He was also a cinematographer and worked on movies and the news for many years.  He always […]

Lentil and Ham Soup This hearty Lentil and Ham Soup is perfect for a cold winter’s day.  It is packed with flavor and simple to make. Lentils are perfect addition for this soup.  I used Bob’s Red Mill green Lentils, Petite French Style for this […]

Applesauce This is my Mother’s recipe for Applesauce.  She made it every fall around apple picking time.  I stopped at the Apple Orchard near me and picked up some apples this weekend. When I used to help my Mother I had to peel all the […]

Hot Cross Buns These aren’t just any buns.  They are enriched dough Hot Cross Buns.  They are really delicious and easy to make. Hot Cross Buns are a spiced sweet bun typically made with fruit and marked with a cross on top.  They are usually […]

Irish Soda Bread I have had many Irish Soda Breads that I purchased from a bakery or a grocery store.  Some good and some so dry that I immediately needed to grab for something to drink to get it down.  The one I liked the […]