Are you, like me, living in the middle of a heat wave? Yesterday we reached 96 degrees in this part of Indiana and the rest of the week is predicted to be just as warm. Reports are that many parts of the country are suffering equally difficult living conditions. In short, not a good time... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Butterscotch Brownies
I was in the mood to do some baking this week (surprise, surprise). Cookies were my first option (again, no surprise to those who follow this blog as I've shared several in the past). Then I thought of the time that cookies took – mixing the ingredients, preparing cookie sheets (usually 4), waiting for each... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Quick and Easy Fruit Slaw
Here is what I promised – a second vintage recipe using the remainder of the cabbage from last week’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Quick and Easy Fruit Slaw is a delightful, surprising take on the traditional coleslaw made with a cream or vinegary dressing. This recipe offers healthier choices like yogurt. I’ve only learned to like... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
One of my New Year Resolutions in 2024 was to try new foods. Confession time: I had never eaten cabbage. Never purchased it, never considered it in the diet of my family while they were growing up, never looked for recipes using it. Couldn't stand the smell and look of it after Mom made corned... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Blueberry Bread
It’s always fun to find a quick and easy vintage recipe that sparks the taste buds! This recipe made with fresh blueberries (frozen can be used if thawed, drained) is moist and tastes much like cake. Every crumb packed a wallop with blueberry goodness! As with most quick breads, it is simple and quick to... Continue Reading →