This is the recipe that I have used forever – even before my mother’s cookbook – A+ in Cooking. First, my sweet cousin LaNell gave me a version of this recipe while I was dating Ever-Lovin’. Then I have at the same version of the recipe from Mother via Ann Sears via Mrs. Joe Morgan.  (Do you […]

Food memories can just make my day.  I remember the first time I tasted Mini Pecan Pies.  To say that they made a lasting impression is an understatement.  It was a  gathering at Marie Stobaugh’s home.  I thought the little tarts she made that were filled with pecan pie filling were about the best thing […]

There have been several recipes on other blogs detailing what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.  Most have to do with turkey.  This is different, but worthy of sharing.  Number Three Son wanted plain baked potatoes (“Not those twice baked ones you did before.”  Got it!)  I made plenty, and we had potatoes leftover. As a […]

Sheila (AKA as SheShe) made Smokey Pecan Puffs for Stephanie’s shower.  They were a hit.  This would be a great appetizer for your next party.  They are easy, pretty, and delicious. SheShe was kind and shared the recipe. SMOKEY PECAN PUFFS 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp poppy […]

Apricots – Yummy Cream Cheese – Yummy Pastry – Yummy What is not to love? These tender flaky morsels of goodness were served at our recent Twins Baby Shower for Jessica. The recipe for Apricot Cheese Pastry is another recipe from A+ in Cooking – Mother’s collection of recipes from the families of former students.  Let […]

Recently I saw the recipe for Cranberry-Hazelnut Coffeecake on Pinterest.  The original recipe is from MyRecipes.com.  The coffeecake looked so pretty, and I do love cranberries, so I pinned it to my board “Want to Try”.  The fact that the recipe called for fresh cranberries, and they were not sweetened was appealing.  I love a […]

Yummy Butter Cake This recipe for Yummy Butter Cake has been around a LONG time, and Paula Deen has certainly put it on the map with her bazillion versions of it. I have also seen it titled Neiman Marcus Cake or Cheesecake Bars. Forever in my memory is the first time I ate Yummy Butter […]

Maids of Honor Tarts My friend the Queen of Teas, mentioned that one of her favorite sweets in London was Maid of Honor Tarts.  I had never heard of these, but for the Royal Tea, I wanted to find out.  I was so fascinated by the name – Maids of Honor Tarts.  It is so […]