This is a fun dessert to make because of all the delicious fruit and the way it is presented in a watermelon. I remember when I first made this for one of my husband’s friends youngest son and his wife. He had built our deck for us down by the lake and this dessert was a part of a special … Continue reading
Apples are probably one of my all-time favorite fruits because they are available year round. Then in the Fall here in Michigan we get the specialty apples that appear only once a year, such as Northern Spy (Gene’s favorite apple pie) and Cortland (my grandma’s applesauce). This past year I made some banana bread with roasted … Continue reading
I made these again recently for some neighbors and they were a big hit. If you are looking for a simple appetizer give these a try. The orange juice and zest add just enough flavor in the cream cheese to make this light appetizer or even dessert very tasty. You could substitute a flavored cream cheese … Continue reading
Can you guess what this is? My latest find at the grocery store this morning – too cool and it made me smile 🙂 I just had to have one! If you guessed lemon, you are right! It’s a lemon gone wild and is a member of the citron family. It has a sweet … Continue reading
This pie sure was delicious and a great way to use some Red Haven peaches which are locally grown. I have not made many peach desserts as we always ate the peaches fresh with a little cream, as a matter of fact it was one of Gene’s favorite fruits. I could not get enough … Continue reading
There are many kinds of fruit that are great for grilling such as pineapple, cantaloupe, bananas, peaches, plums and mangoes. Grilling fruit intensifies their sweetness and adds a little smokey flavor. During the summer months the fruit is so fresh and sweet so I like to use it in as many ways as possible. Plus … Continue reading
As I mentioned in one of my last recipes, Candied Pecans or Walnuts for Salads, I said I would post the California Pizza Kitchen’s Waldorf Chicken Salad which is a favorite. There is a CPK located in my hometown mall so if I am shopping with a friend or sister this restaurant is a popular spot … Continue reading
I first posted this recipe almost 2 years ago as it was that time of the year to make and can applesauce which has been a yearly Fall ritual for many years. It is also one of my oldest recipes as this comes from my Grandmother on my Dad’s side. I use to can a couple bushels of Cortlands but … Continue reading
A summer cannot go by without making homemade shortcakes topped with Michigan strawberries and whipped cream. The strawberries this year were the best that I can recall in a long time. They were so big, red and juicy and paired great with fresh shortcakes. Sometimes I like to make a pound cake but I usually … Continue reading
Normally I just like my cantaloupe plain, but once in awhile it is nice to serve it as a light dessert. Making a simple lavender syrup makes the cantaloupe shine.