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Melt together in a pot: Stir in and heat up: Eat hot or cold! This recipe has become a Thanksgiving favorite! My daughter in law made it for Thanksgiving dinner a few years back and now I can’t imagine Thanksgiving without it. Thank you, Kenz!!!

WARNING: While I love the flavor of these, I do not like how puffy they are. They wobble and topple over, causing the filling to ooze. But I’m in the process of making it better. I will continue to adjust and make note of it. I am putting the recipe here for all of youContinue reading “Pumpkin Whoopie Pies”

I start with a nice small potato. Reds are my favorite. This recipe is for a 5 pound bag. However, cut the recipe in half and just do 2 pounds! Or even just adjusting the seasoning to your preference. Scrub the potatoes and place them in a roaster pan (or 9×13 pan). Cut any ofContinue reading “OVEN POTATOES”

Line a 9″ pie plate with an unbaked pie crust. Crimp the edges to create a nice pie crust edge! Set aside. Beat together in a large bowl: 3 eggs Add to the eggs: 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 c. corn syrup (light or dark) 3 T. butter (soft or cutContinue reading “Pecan Pie”

I am having a hard time with this recipe. It’s long and detailed. I am going to make a video of the process this year and post it! That is much easier. IN THE MEANTIME, here is my best attempt. Please don’t let the many words overwhelm you. It really is a simple process. ItContinue reading “Canned Peaches”

Whisk together equal parts of: glycerin fresh squeezed lemon juice honey Mom would give us a tablespoon of this when we had bad coughs as children. I know she would sometimes add a drip of whiskey to the batch, too. I never have, but some people say the brandy helps. I have made this forContinue reading “Mom’s Cough Syrup”

When we had upset tummy as a child, my mom would have us sip on this drink. So many times the stomach flu would pass quickly. I am convinced it was because we drank this. I also know that drinking this in general is sometimes beneficial to some people even if they are not sick.Continue reading “Honey Vinegar”

Cream together: 1 c. shortening 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs Stir in: 1 t. baking soda 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 3/4 c. flour 3 c. quick oats Make sure it is well mixed. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Stir well. Drop by the spoonful onto parchment paper (or waxed paper) lined cookie sheets while “dough” is hot. Refrigerate until set up.

Boil together for 1 minute: 1/2 c. butter 2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. cocoa 1/2 c. milk Remove from heat. Quickly stir in: 1 c. coconut 3 c. quick oats Drop on parchment lined cookie sheets by the spoonful while it is hot. Allow them to set in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes.