Almost any Savannah gathering in the summer will have this. It is a family favorite and super easy to make. It is also cold and refreshing on a hot summer day. We don’t use the fruit cocktail in ours – we just do pineapple, but I bet it would be good. This recipe is fromContinue reading “Pistachio Salad”
Category Archives: Dessert
Ice Box Banana Pudding
With everything going on with Covid-19 and things being shut down, you would think that everyone would have more time. It feels the opposite actually for us and we haven’t been cooking as many interesting things because of limiting trips to the store and not gathering as much. One of our favorite things to haveContinue reading “Ice Box Banana Pudding”
Mississippi Mud Cake
For those who like the super sweet dessert, this is the cake for you. We make it about once every few years. Seriously, it takes us that long to recover. 🙂 This recipe is from a cook book called ‘What’s Cooking at Rothwell’ from Rothwell Baptist Church in Pooler, Georgia in the 80s. This recipeContinue reading “Mississippi Mud Cake”
Pig Picking Cake
I always thought this was an unusual cake. I haven’t ever made it, so I will definitely have to try it for our next get together. This recipe is from a cook book called ‘What’s Cooking at Rothwell’ from Rothwell Baptist Church in Pooler, Georgia in the 80s. This recipe was contributed by Ryan Gibbons.Continue reading “Pig Picking Cake”
Cherry Crunch Cake
This recipe is from the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Vincennes, Indiana, Favorite Recipes. It was contributed by Loretta Holscher. I have never had this before either. This book is full of recipes that I have never had and has been a joy to read. Ingredients: 1 can cherry pie filling 1 can crushedContinue reading “Cherry Crunch Cake”
“One Bowl” Brownies
Brownies from the box are super easy, but these sound really easy too. My husband loves brownies, so we will have to try these to see if they are better than box brownies. Ingredients: 1 stick plus 1 Tbsp butter 7 Tbsp cocoa 2 eggs 1 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 c self-rising flourContinue reading ““One Bowl” Brownies”
Cherry Cheese Pie
How have I never had this? Or heard of it? This sounds amazing. There are 3 versions of this recipe in this book. I am sharing the first one in hopes that it is the best one. This recipe is from a vintage cookbook named Bloomingdale Homemakers Club 1978-1979. With mixed emotions I have thisContinue reading “Cherry Cheese Pie”
Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
This is a recipe that was cut out and saved from 1976. It was in the Westside Weekly newspaper on April 1, 1976. I am not sure where that newspaper is from, possibly Philadelphia. I found the article in a Georgia cookbook. Chocolate Buttermilk Cake 1 2/3 c self rising flour 1 c sugar 1/2Continue reading “Chocolate Buttermilk Cake”
Lemon Bars Deluxe
My Mom used to love lemon desserts. I wish she were still with us so that I could make her these. This recipe is from the Christ Church cookbook in Savannah, GA published in 1972. Ingredients: 2 c flour 1/2 c XXXX sugar 1 c butter 4 beaten eggs 2 c granulated sugar 1/3 cContinue reading “Lemon Bars Deluxe”
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