Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Tara on Apr 29th 2010
Nothing says SPRING like a good serving of Strawberry Shortcake made with fresh Tennessee berries. And berry harvesting time will be here soon. So find a local strawberry patch and go pick yourself a batch. Then come home and make shortcake from scratch! It’s EASY! This recipe was handed down to me from my Great […]
Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies
Tara on Apr 15th 2010
If you are looking for a basic “from scratch” recipe that is tasty and quick, then try Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies. This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law from her mother – Bertha McFarland Palmer. The subdivision in which we live was once part of the McFarland farm. Standing at the kitchen sink […]
Biscotti
Tara on Mar 11th 2010
I enjoy meeting other moms who share my passion for cooking. Our family is part of a fantastic home school group that meets every Friday. We have a “Mom’s Corner” where special food is left prepared for all Mom’s. We can sample different dishes each week, visit with each other briefly, and even leave prayer […]
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Tara on Feb 1st 2010
The recipe for whoopie pies has its origins with the Amish, and in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, it is not uncommon to find roadside farm stands offering these desserts. Amish cooking is about old recipes that have fed families for generations, with no trendy or cross-cultural fusions or mixtures. These cake-like whoopie pies were considered a […]
Pumpkin Chess Squares
Tara on Nov 12th 2009
These chess squares made with pumpkin are incredible. They are a simple variation of the traditional chess square. These will be on our Thanksgiving menu for sure! Crust: 1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix 1 egg 1 stick real butter softened Filling: 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 15 oz can pumpkin 3 eggs […]
Pumpkin Nut Bread
Tara on Oct 22nd 2009
I’ve already made 2 batches of Pumpkin Nut Bread. The first time I deviated from my favorite stand by recipe, which was my mother’s, and made Paula Deen’s. To sum up the difference I will quote Micah, “Mom, can you make your recipe next time? It’s a lot better.” This recipe is simple and pretty […]
Cobweb Cookies
Tara on Oct 16th 2009
Do you need a quick and easy snack for an upcoming fall festival? Search no more. The kids love these Cobweb Cookies, made with cake mix, egg, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar. Watch out, they tend to disappear before your eyes! 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 egg 6 oz Cool Whip (about ¾ […]
Fun Fun Funnel Cakes
Tara on Sep 21st 2009
One of our favorite family pastimes is attending the Wilson County Fair each year. We love the exhibits, the animals, the rides, and most of all – the food. Why does fair food smell so delightful? Once a year, I might indulge in a corn dog, or a funnel cake. This year, I skipped my […]
Sugar Free Mocha Mousse
Tara on Sep 1st 2009
This is absolutely one of THE best sugar free desserts I have ever tasted and it can be made in a snap. Hubby eats it. The kids LOVE it. I don’t think they know it is sugar free. If you have a loved one on a restricted carbohydrate or sugar-free diet – make this for […]
Grandmother’s Oatmeal “Fudgies”
Tara on Aug 25th 2009
This is one of the easiest Southern treats I know how to make. I have fond memories of playing Rook and eating Fudgies at Grandmother’s house. Grandmother was the Rook champion of Trousdale County, and I still remember her whipping up Fudgies between Rook games on cold winter nights at her house. To please my […]
