Category Archives: Sweets and Treats

Christmas Cookies Season is here….. the first cookie is…….”Granny’s Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies”

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sandra

  I have made this for as long as i can remember. Granny always had these when we visited. Then Mom made them….. then me…. and now the family makes them and of course all friends make them.     … Continue reading →

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This should be interesting. I will be baking today with someone that is “learning”. Wish me luck….. Vintage Walnut Cake 1960

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sandra

  Please leave a comment and tell her how pretty the cake is. I want to encourage her, NOT discourage her.     I will update when I can.   (Update) Oh myyyyy …….what a day and its still early … Continue reading →

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I made Banana Nut Muffins (again of course)

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Sandra

They are always so moist and yummy. I make them about once a month or every other. This is one of those popular snack after breakfast but before lunch. I would just call it mid-morning but because there are strange … Continue reading →

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Apricot Cake

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sandra

Apricot cake for “special request”. I even had little hands helping. I made the apricot filling days before and it worked out well. I normally make two but this time I guess I was too busy. It is starting to … Continue reading →

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What do you do when you have an unexpected guest? Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing… YUM

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Sandra

    We had a friend stop over this A.M. and I needed something that would be sweet and good with coffee ( soda in his case). It’s not the first time that I’ve tried these rolls, but I thought … Continue reading →

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3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sandra

  Before starting this recipe line your pan with foil read below very important step. Learn from my mistake…. YES line it.   3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars   Ingredients 1½ c. graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp. margarine 2 package … Continue reading →

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Tried and True…….Banana Cream-filled Cupcakes

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Sandra

The first time I made these…. it was a total mess. I was given such a short notice that I needed to bake something for the following day. The second time was so much better. The last time I made … Continue reading →

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