Category Archives: Desserts and sweets

PIE DOUGH MADE WITH LEAF LARD – makes the most flavourful and flaky crust

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It was an old-fashioned family Sunday dinner.  Roast leg of pork with lovely crackling and deep rich gravy.  Fresh from the garden jewel ruby beets peeled and roasted with brilliant orange carrots.   And for dessert pie with blueberry filling … Continue reading →

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SPICY PUMPKIN PIE

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I consider this the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever made.   AND THE EASIEST!!  I have been making pumpkin pie for more than fifty years of Thanksgivings.  Trying various recipes.  One that almost made the best pumpkin pie had pecans … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE GLAZED LEMON LOAF deleted recipe

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My dear friends.  For some reason this recipe has developed major glitches.  The good husband made it twice (and he is a brilliant baker) with disastrous results.  The cake   didn’t seem to assimilate the oil properly.  As well the centre … Continue reading →

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WALNUT CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD

  This oh so scrumptious bread  is a dynamite  combination of flavours.  The roasted walnuts are rich and crunchy, and the tart cranberries and orange zest create an explosion for your taste buds.   The recipe makes two loaves – one … Continue reading →

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OLD-FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSDIE DOWN CAKE

This is one of those desserts you like to make over and over again.  It is so simple – requiring just one bowl.  The ingredients are pantry friendly.   It takes just a few minutes to whip up. Served warm fresh … Continue reading →

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MARVELOUS MOLASSES CRINKLES

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    When you bake these old-fashioned cookies you fill your kitchen with the heady aroma of ginger, cinnamon and cloves.   The flavours are wonderfully addictive and it is difficult to stop at just one cookie.  These are inexpensive … Continue reading →

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POPCORN BRITTLE

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  This is a brilliant take on an old fashioned favorite – peanut brittle.    When I was small my Dad would make peanut brittle as a winter treat.   Because of the intense heat the wood stove had to generate … Continue reading →

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GOOD MORNING CHUNKY BANANA CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS

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Years ago I found the perfect muffin recipe printed in our local newspaper.  Several moves and the recipe disappeared.  I tried other recipes but it wasn’t the perfect muffin recipe I knew and loved. Then I discovered my favorite cookbook … Continue reading →

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CLASSIC APPLE PIE

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Here is the apple pie of your dreams.  Tender flaky pastry, a filling of various types of apples liberally flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg.  Serve it warm from the oven with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.  It’s an … Continue reading →

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SWEET AND SALTY CARAMEL NUT POPCORN

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  This is a wickedly delicious, can’t-stop-eating luxurious treat.  The addition of whole almonds, the deep, rich caramel flavour and the crunch of  sea salt elevates popcorn to a new high in the world of snacks.  It comes with a … Continue reading →

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