Tag Archives: Fruits

What’s Cookin’ – Cranberry Salad

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Mama

Last year, my friend, Cathy, made a cranberry salad for a Fall get together.  It was yummy so I asked for the recipe.  It is very easy to make, but should be made 2 days in advance of when you … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Homemade Jellied Spiced Cranberry Sauce Revisited

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Mama

Last year, I made homemade cranberry sauce for the first time.  It is so easy to make and so much better than the canned stuff (and we love the canned stuff), that I swore I would make it every year. … 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’ – Almost Ambrosia Salad

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mama

We had the family over this past weekend for a mid-Summer BBQ.  We usually get together over Fourth of July, but since we were just getting back from vacation that weekend, and we’re all going to be together over Labor … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Apple Crisp

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Mama

One of our favorite Fall and Winter desserts is Apple Crisp.  I even made it as a birthday dessert this year!  Over the years, I have adapted the original recipe from The Fanny Farmer Cookbook (1979 edition) to make this … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Delectable Dump Cake

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mama

We went to a birthday party for my friend, Laura, this past summer, and one of the desserts that was served was a Dump Cake (notice I am not saying what milestone birthday we were celebrating).  It was a hit and … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Apple Dumplings

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Mama

I made desserts for the Cross Country kids’ dinner this week.  I made pumpkin bars decorated for Halloween. I added some food coloring and cinnamon to the icing this time and topped each piece with a candy corn in honor … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Homemade Applesauce

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Mama

It’s apple pickin’ season, and there are lots of great uses for apples, but most people don’t think of making homemade applesauce.  That’s a shame because it is very easy.  My mother used to make this for us, and I make it … Continue reading →

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