Vintage Inspired Lamb Cake with a Modern Twist

Vintage Inspired Lamb Cake with a Modern Twist

Growing up, I remember my Mother making a lamb cake in a Nordic Ware cake mold. To Daddy’s delight, she covered it with seven-minute whipped frosting and a lovely coating of fluffy white coconut. She served it on top of her beautiful milk glass cake pedestal...
Valentine’s Day Chex Mix Recipe Roundup

Valentine’s Day Chex Mix Recipe Roundup

Growing up in the 60s and 70s I only remember the savory version of Chex mix my mother made for Christmas parties. Now, if you look on Pinterest you will find all sorts of recipes using Chex brand cereals – both sweet and savory. Phoebe and I enjoyed making up...
Let’s Make Cranberry Christmas Cake

Let’s Make Cranberry Christmas Cake

One of my favorite homemade gifts to share is my recipe for Cranberry Christmas Cake. One recipe can easily make two 8-inch square pans. It starts with a 12 oz bag of ruby jewels – cranberries.  I stock up on fresh cranberries during the fall and winter seasons...
The Perfect Fall Recipe – Butterscotch Apple Cake

The Perfect Fall Recipe – Butterscotch Apple Cake

Fall is the perfect time to nestle at home, sip pumpkin spice lattes, and bake. Apple season is upon us; there’s no better time to try new recipes. The Farmer’s Almanac offers the rundown on the eleven most popular apple varieties this season here. If you...
Family Dinner – Salmon Croquettes Recipe

Family Dinner – Salmon Croquettes Recipe

Growing up my mother made the best salmon croquettes, so when my daughter requested them for dinner this week, I happily obliged. While I don’t have Mother’s recipe, she did a pinch of this and a dash of that; I do have Mother Jane’s Prescription for...