I had the pleasure of sampling these lemon squares over the years, when my friend Sylvia would bring them to our potluck committee meetings. Sylvia’s Lemon Squares have just the right tartness contrasted by sweetness to produce a perfect lemon … Continue reading
Bread pudding is a dish that has been around for centuries. Cooks have always wanted to devise ways to use stale bread. As a basic principle, bread puddings consist of bread slices that may be used whole or may be … Continue reading
We are starting to see signs of spring everywhere. The magnolia trees, cherry and pear trees are flowering. The tulips, daffodils and narcissi are in full bloom. My eyes are itchy from all the pollen. Yes indeed, all the signs … Continue reading
Sunday, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Dunlop family’s purchase of their first home in Toronto (and our cousin Donna lives there today). About the same time as the house was purchased, the first oatmeal “cookie” recipe appeared on … Continue reading
Black Bottom Cupcakes a.k.a “Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes” are easy to make and require no frosting! Some recipes for this cupcake style, use a cake mix for the cake, but these made from scratch Black Bottom Cupcakes, use standard pantry … Continue reading
This Strawberry Torte is a wonderful dessert for fresh strawberries, but is equally good when more than one kind of berry is used. In this picture, I have used fresh strawberries and frozen wild blueberries (that I had picked last … Continue reading
The Original Toll House® Cookie (a.k.a. the Chocolate Chip Cookie) is one of the most popular of homemade cookies and is an easy and quick cookie to make. Credit for the development of this legendary cookie goes to Ruth Wakefield, … Continue reading
Years ago, I made my strudel dough from scratch out of flour, water, and oil. It required an intense kneading, followed by a resting period for the dough. The dough then had the elasticity needed to be stretched into a … Continue reading
What is not to like about warm Baked Apple Dumplings are that are filled with apples and baked in a butter, cinnamon and nutmeg sauce? I bake these just before dinner is ready, so they can be served warm with … Continue reading
Banana and chocolate, how can you go wrong? This moist Banana Chocolate Chip Cake requires no frosting. Banana Chocolate Chip Cake was first introduced to me as Crater Cake and I have been making a version of this for over … Continue reading