I hide myself within my flower,
That wearing on your breast,
You, unsuspecting, wear me too –
And angels know the rest.
I hide myself within my flower,
That, fading from your vase,
You, unsuspecting, feel for me
Almost a loneliness.
This recipe adds a hearty flavor to meat and on sandwiches. Cinnamon, cloves and chili flakes are added to the sauce to zest up the sweetness of the tomatoes.
Make a big batch in canning season when tomatoes are cheap for the winter months.
6 large tomatoes
1 coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
If desired add 1 tsp of dried chili flakes
Boil together until thick, stirring occasionally. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal using preferred canning method.
Raspberries are my favorite fruit. I use them in fruit salads, smoothies and these brownie squares. Something like a Blondie, these squares will become one of your favorite desserts.
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups raspberries
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
This bread has a tangy surprise with the addition of cranberries and a crunch from the pecans. It’s a great recipe to use up older bananas.
Enjoy the nut bread as dessert or at any time of the day that you need a pick me up.
2 2/3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
3 beaten eggs
1 cup ripened bananas ( about 2 medium)
3/4 cup pecans (chopped to desired consistency)
2 tsp lemon zest (grated) Continue reading Banana Pecan Nut Bread
When my grandmother died she left us an old book with recipes, hints and gardening projects filling the pages. In the book she posted many of the helpful hints she used to make her life a little easier. I return to that book whenever I need an old fashioned answer to a question. Posted here you will find four of her favorite hints.
1 1/2 pounds coffee
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp mustard
5 gallons of water
Combine first 3 ingredients and tie loosely in cheesecloth. Drop in boiling water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
1 cup salt
1/2 cup flour Continue reading Four Old Fashioned Helpful Hints
Blueberry pie is a wonderful summer treat. There’s nothing like going to the berry patch to pick a pail when they are in season or picking wild blueberries from the wild. Returning home I like to make muffins, crisps and this pie. It includes apples for a twist.
1 lb of vegetable shortening
1 tsp salt
5 cups flour
one egg
1 tbsp white vinegar
Beat one egg in a measuring cup and add 1 tbsp white vinegar. Fill cup with cold water. Blend flour, lard and salt. Gradually add liquid. Wrap and chill in refrigerator until cool. The pastry can also be frozen.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup flour
