Food from My Kitchen
Have you ever had bread pudding? No-Then you are missing out. There are a lot of recipes for bread pudding out there…just go and Google bread pudding and see what pops up. I recall even watching Paula Deen once make a bread pudding from… Continue Reading “Bread Pudding”
Two things that pair perfectly…chocolate and bananas! This Chocolate Banana Bread is one of my family’s favorite sweet treats for breakfast, snack time or an after dinner dessert. A trick from my kitchen: I peel and freeze overly ripe banana and store in the… Continue Reading “Scrumptious Chocolate Banana Bread”
Each holiday I have my list of go-to goodie recipes that are family favorites, but I also add some new recipes to the mix. I bake quite a large amount of goodies every year for friends, family and business professionals I work with. Gifts… Continue Reading “Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies”
As I wash up my kitchen from another day of Thanksgiving baking, I am surrounded by my two favorite smells: Pumpkin and Pecan Pie. Both smells resinate the holiday season for me and bring back so many good memories. This year I am thankful… Continue Reading “Thanksgiving Blessings”
Looking for a flaky pie crust for your Thanksgiving Day? I’ve got just the recipe for you to try this holiday. This is from my Great Grandmother Garrison and is a family favorite for holiday functions. Single Pie Crust (My grandmother Garrison’s recipe) 1… Continue Reading “Grannie’s Pie Crust”
I grew-up in a home with everything was homemade- including the pumpkin puree used to make Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. We grew our own pumpkins in the garden. My dad always planted heirloom seed and planted a French variety pumpkin that made the BEST pumpkin… Continue Reading “Skip the Can, Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree”
Last year I made 5 lbs of fudge for gift baskets and gift giving. That’s a LOT of fudge! This year I hit a new record- 7 lbs of fudge. Let me tell you…I am a fudge making machine. I’ve had a lot of… Continue Reading “Baldwin Family Fudge”
Egg custard is my father’s favorite sweet treats. I remember as a kid having it served with dinner at least once a week. This dessert is just sweet enough for a light dessert and perfect alongside just about any dish! The recipe comes from… Continue Reading “Granny’s Egg Custard”
When it comes to food- I want simplicity. Sometimes we get bogged down by fancy recipes with extravagant spices and ingredients, that we loose the true taste of the food. That’s why I enjoy this recipe so much. It’s my mother’s recipe for a… Continue Reading “Simple Grape Salad”