I'm not sure where this recipe came from or how long it has been circulating in my family. I just know that my Gramma Alberta, who was born in 1906, baked it back as far as any living relative can remember. It's a pleasure cake, not for any specific celebration but for the pure joy… Continue reading Apple Harvest Cake
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Peppery Pinwheels
I'm not a bento-box ninja, turning veggies into flowers with the flick of a knife, but I do like food to be pretty. As long as I don't have to work too hard to get it there. 🙂 This recipe couldn't be much easier. It makes a wonderful main dish for school or work lunches… Continue reading Peppery Pinwheels
Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
"Here in the South, we don't hide crazy. We put it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." unknown author Forget the sweet tea, actually. You won't need sugar if you try this Mixed-Bag Sun Tea. As easy as a summer afternoon, the sun does all the work and creates a mellow… Continue reading Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
Confetti Comfort Bread
"All food is comfort food. Maybe I just like to chew." Lewis Black, American comedian The days until school starts again can almost be counted on fingers. There's some excitement in the air, some annoyance and that vague, unsettled feeling that always comes with a beginning. It's surely time to bake up some comfort food… Continue reading Confetti Comfort Bread
Frozen-Asset Soup
“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” Calvin Trillin, American writer Looking over my recipe posts, I noticed that many are more about technique than ingredients. That is probably because I cook so much, especially during… Continue reading Frozen-Asset Soup
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 