Indiana’s State Pie
I adore this pie. At its worst it can be pasty and gloppy; but when you get a really good slice its pure heaven on a plate. Typically this is a Midwestern specialty, I’ve gotten many strange looks when I explain this...
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Hello Saturday and Merry Christmas
Saturday is finally here. The house is ready for company and I’m sipping a cup of excellent coffee waiting for my day to begin. My partner Chris surprised me last night with my Christmas present in time for the Cookie...
Read MoreShortbread…plain and simple.
This really has to be the easiest, most versatile cookie recipe I know. I use this all the time and continue to come up with new variations. This cookie can be rolled into logs and chilled to cut and bake or you can...
Read MoreMy favorite memories…
One of my favorite memories of the holidays is when my Mom would have my sisters (Joanne, you count here too!) over for the weekend for a baking marathon. We would make dozens and dozens of cookies and pounds of candy that...
Read MoreIts Chocolate Crack
This recipe was another you could always count on seeing at any holiday gathering. It is really easy to make and very delicious. Make sure you follow the directions and put the icing on the cake while it’s still hot. The icing...
Read MoreThe Biscuit Recipe
Backstory – Pastry Cutters….no one has one of those anymore (Ok, yeah I do), and everyone has a grater whether its a hand grater or a food processor. So, instead cutting the butter into the flour, we’ll be...
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