Tag Archives: Desserts

What’s Cookin’ During The Polar Vortex

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mama

The Polar Vortex is defining our Winter weather this year.  It’s been cold.  Bitterly cold. Here and in most parts of the country east of the Rockies.  There has even been snow in the deep South. It’s been colder here … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Cornmeal Lime Cookies (Gluten Free)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mama

It has been 153 days since I’ve posted a What’s Cookin’ recipe on my blog.  And, while I do not consider my blog to be a food blog, the recipes that I post continue to drive the bulk of the visits … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Jams, Jellies, Cranberries, & Turkeys

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Mama

In between putting our house on the market and cleaning and going through closets and drawers and moving kids to and from college and into new apartments, I have continued to cook and bake and can. I find working in … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Mama

I recently became the proud owner of an electric ice cream maker.  My kids and their friends have suffered through being my official taste testers as I learn how to make homemade ice cream. I bought this little beauty, used, from a … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Blackberries (Seasonal Foods)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mama

Even before the local and sustainable food movement became popular, I have tried to incorporate foods into my menu based on whether or not they were in season and available locally. As we raised our kids, one of the ways … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Brownies With Mocha Icing

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Mama

If you are a fan of The Pioneer Woman and own her first cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Recipes From An Accidental Country Girl, her recipe for Mocha Brownies is truly decadent and delicious. My favorite part about this recipe … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Trading Cheesecakes for Lawn Care

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mama

It’s nice to have friendly neighbors that will look after our home when we are gone.  When we went on our Spring Break trip, our neighbor, Tim, looked after our house, fed The Cat That Won’t Die, and even cut … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake (3 Version Bake-Off)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mama

Believe it or not, Gooey Butter Cake is not a Southern recipe nor is it originally a Paula Deen recipe even though it is featured as one of her recipes on Food Network and in her new cookbook, Southern Cooking … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Swedish Apple Pie (no pie crust apple pie)

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Mama

If you love apple pie, but do not want to make a pie crust, then this recipe is for you.  This is another recipe that I have typed (as in a typewriter) on a 3×5 card.  The recipe card is … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Fresh Apple Cake

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Mama

Autumn is a good time to make things with apples since it’s apple picking season!  We took our kids to pick apples every year for many years.  They loved riding in the wagons and picking apples and eating them on … Continue reading →

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