We celebrated our son’s Birthday this week. Joe requested Banana Nut Cake. The most difficult thing about this cake was finding bananas ripe enough to make the cake. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Banana Nut Cake 3 bananas mashed (make sure they are yellow) 2 1/3 cups flour (I used 5 Roses flour) (available at your local meat market) 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cups chopped walnuts 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup half and…
This is the time of the year when we are enjoying reunions, backyard barbecues and graduations. I am sharing a recipe with you that is very special to me. When I graduated from High-school (that was a few years ago), my German neighbor Gerda made delicious Potato Salad for my graduation. I never had a recipe but this is how I remember the Potato Salad. Whenever I make this Potato Salad I get rave reviews, and I remember the kindness…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. I am very blessed to still have my Mom with me. I know this is a very nostalgic time for many of you. Many of you no longer have your Mom. Some of you may have even lost your Mom this last year. I’ll bet you have fond memories of a special meal your Mom used to make for your family. Stuffed Peppers is a meal I will always remember my Mom making. …
It is the Butcher’s Birthday on Tuesday. One of his favorite meals is Barbecued Ribs. I have to admit we celebrated his Birthday today with family and we grilled out hamburgers. It was wonderful to have a day nice enough for grilling out. I am still sharing the recipe for ribs because it is his favorite. Barbecue Pork Ribs 2 Pork Ribs cut every 2 bones 2 Tablespoons Wing and Fry Smokey Barbecue Seasoning Rub 1 to 2 Bottles of…