Category Archives: Cakes, Pies, & Desserts

(Now that title is a mouthful) Last night I was trying a new recipe for Sesame Chicken that called for about a cup of crushed pineapple.  I only had a 14-ounce can on hand so that left me with about half a can of pineapple leftover.  So I thought I’d make a small upside down pineapple cake using a Jiffy yellow cake mix.  I began to melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the oven and … Continue reading →

Who can resist the sweet taste of fried dough that can be bought at carnivals and boardwalks across the country?  I know that the aroma itself draws me in.  So wanting to recreate that summertime treat at home, I pulled out my cookbooks and tried to create my own, with little success.  Making my own dough is too time consuming and the frozen stuff you buy in the store has to thaw and rise, again … Continue reading →

This weekend’s Girl Scout Thinking Day went on without a hitch.  Only 8 of the 23 girls showed up, which was too bad for the other girls but wonderful for me.  The Daisy leader was there to help me and that was wonderful.  The displays were fun and interesting and I think the girls that were there had a good time.  The major drawback was that my daughter did not get to see all the … Continue reading →

My family loves pies.  This month I thought I’d share our favorite apple pie recipe.  This is one of the first recipes I created after I was married. 3-4 apples (I usually use a combination of Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Rome) 3-4 Bartlet pears (I look for very firm pears) ½ cup raisins 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch (flour can be substituted in a pinch) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →