Tag: baking

  • Nanaimo Bars

    Nanaimo Bars

    I was first introduced to Nanaimo Bars last year after my parents returned from a trip to Canada.  Patrick, my husband, was so excited!  Having spent two years in Canada he knew of their deliciousness.  Well, after just one bite, I understood why.  They were wonderful and rather unique; part cookie part candy and made…

  • Homemade Bread

    Homemade Bread

    My house always smells so good on bread making day. I should warn you though, it is not unusual  to eat an entire loaf of warm bread for lunch.  Everyone will keep coming back for more. Ingredients 10 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon instant yeast 3/4 cup non-fat dry milk 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 3…

  • Molasses Bars

    Molasses Bars

    Another family favorite passed down from Grandma. Always soft and chewy – even the edges. Ingredients 3/4 cup molasses 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg beaten 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 3 1/4 cup flour Directions In saucepan combine shortening and…

  • Fondant Fun!!

    Fondant Fun!!

    Birthdays are very celebrated in our family.  We have celebrations with my family and celebrations with Patrick’s family.  This means that I get to make two cakes for Savannah each year.  As these celebrations were drawing near I went through some very tough decisions like what kind of cake to make?  How am I going…

  • Carrot Cookies with Orange Frosting

    Carrot Cookies with Orange Frosting

     “Carrot cookies?” my sweet husband said in that, “okay my wife is nuts” tone. I promise they are good. The sweet flavors from sugar and carrots make a yummy combination. You don’t even realize your eating carrots. Carrot Cookies 1 cup cooked mashed carrots1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/2 tsp. lemon or orange flavor2 1/2 cups…