I've always had a fear of yeast breads in general and thought they were really complicated, especially sourdough. Rising times, feeding it, length of time from start to finished product, etc. However, I've recently realize how un-complicated bread can be. Delores (Doughlores) Feeding Your Starter: Apart from the beginning, where you must feed so much... Continue Reading →
I can remember my Granny and Mama both having lots of cookbooks growing up, but they also had a book with their own recipes. Kind of like Pinterest before Pinterest! Lol 😂 If I can recall correctly, they both had the same blank book. The cover was red and black checks with lined pages, both... Continue Reading →
Sugar cookies are one of my most favorite! They are delicious with or without icing and just make it feel like Christmas (to quote Gwen Stefani). I think they are pretty perfect! I was not able to find a card in Granny's Recipe box, but this is the one that she would always use. My... Continue Reading →
As I am typing this, we are in the midst of Hurricane Florence and fortunate enough to have a generator. I highly suggest them! I cannot put into words how grateful (and awesome) it feels to have a hot cup of coffee! To have some power is just fantastic and I am incredibly thankful for... Continue Reading →
Ahh, sloppy joes or "manwich" as we used to say growing up, are one of my favorite comfort foods! People either love or hate them, thankfully, I love them. It's one of those meals that brings me back to childhood. We had them as regularly as spaghetti and it's one of the few things I... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, I made a confession on Instagram about cookbooks. I love to read them, but sadly, I am horrible about actually making something. I'll read through it, then possibly make one or two things and promptly shelve it until I'm ready to read it again. Kind of like a novel.. However, I am... Continue Reading →
As I was looking through Granny's Box for my next recipe, I found this one for Pecan Pie Surprise Bars. I love pecan pie, so how could bars not be good? Going by old recipes can be difficult, as they can have stains or slightly abbreviated directions, i.e, "cook until done". Thankfully, this one was... Continue Reading →
Cookies are good all year round, but some are better suited for summer or winter. This recipe from Martha Stewart is one of my favorite winter cookies. I LOVE the combination of chocolate and gingerbread! Great for the holidays and would make a good Valentine's cookie as well. Ingredients: 7 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips (the... Continue Reading →
This is the third recipe I've tried from Granny's Box. The second didn't turn out so well and it also cost me quite a bit of butter, which should never happen to anyone. At first glance, the "Butter Cookie" recipe looks like one for cookies, but they are actually bars. These turned out well, but... Continue Reading →
Chocolate chip cookies stir up feelings associated with home, holidays, and a general feeling of contentment. Everyone has a recipe they grew up with or always reach for, so today I've decided to share mine. My Mama always used the recipe from her ever-trusty Betty Crocker Cooky book. I have made others, but always go... Continue Reading →
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