Valarie Russell on August 11th, 2015

This makes an excellent breakfast bread or a light dinner dessert by adding some vanilla ice-cream.  Made some for Kenny this morning, over half is already gone.   1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda […]

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Valarie Russell on July 7th, 2015

Old-fashioned, delicious and easy to make describes this yummy dessert. It’s wonderful served with ice cream. 6 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon TOPPING: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking […]

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Valarie Russell on November 11th, 2014

I am admittedly not a great baker (a cook- that’s totally a different matter) but this is a simple and amazing recipe even I can do. Moist, dense, and super chocolate-y, no one will ever guess there’s zucchini in this bread. What a great way to use up some of our excess harvest that I […]

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Valarie Russell on October 21st, 2014

We haven’t had these in a long time, but with all the green tomatoes we have Kenny decided to cook a few up today.  I made the spicy dip and they were super delicious.  Plan on picking up some this weekend at the New Albany Farmer’s Market. 4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup […]

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Valarie Russell on September 16th, 2014

Try this and delicious apple bread, it’s so easy you can make it most anytime for a quick and tasty dessert. So yummy right from the oven… even without the glaze. 1/3 cup brown sugar (not packed) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2014

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me a week or so ago, sounded delicious so I made some for Kenny this week.  We think this is a keeper recipe, can’t wait to make these for the grandson’s next visit.   4 ounces BAKER’S unsweetened chocolate ¾ cup butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs slightly […]

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Valarie Russell on July 28th, 2014

A surprising and FABULOUS cake full of fresh squash! No one would ever know… especially the kiddos!   3 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1½ teaspoons cinnamon 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups finely chopped yellow squash (do not peel) 4 eggs 1½ […]

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Valarie Russell on July 7th, 2014

Here is another yummy recipe for zucchini, it’s that time of year and the zucchini is plentiful. This makes a delicious side dish for any evening meal.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 3 cups grated zucchini 1 cup diced onion 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 […]

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Valarie Russell on May 27th, 2014

It’s rhubarb time and one of our great customers, Jo Ann, shared this delicious cake recipe with me a week or so ago.  I fixed it for Kenny tonight and he was impressed!  It’s really a quick and easy cake to make, I think you will enjoy as well.   1 ½ c      Brown sugar (packed) ½ […]

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Valarie Russell on November 27th, 2013

I bought a ham last week while purchasing our turkey for Thanksgiving, thinking this year I might have multiple choices for dinner.  However, the same night I brought it home Kenny asked if he could open it.  Well, I guess you can figure out… no ham for Thanksgiving dinner!  I now have the task of […]

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