Category Archives: Sweet Treats

Strawberry-Rhubarb Streusel

Posted on June 10, 2022 by HelenFern

In honor of yesterday’s strawberry-rhubarb pie day, here’s a deliciously easy way to enjoy the flavors. Strawberry-Rhubarb streusel! What is streusel? Streusel is similar to a crumble except that is has oats. This recipe is so simple – you chop, … Continue reading →

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Lemon Verbena Tea & Raspberry Ice Pops

Posted on June 3, 2022 by HelenFern

I’ve been working through all the remaining frozen fruits and vegetables from last year’s harvest. I need room for this year! There are just a few berries left, so here comes some berry recipes! Starting with these delicious lemon verbena … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar and Pecan Baked Apples

Posted on January 27, 2022 by HelenFern

Our local apple farm put all their apples on sale for $1 a pound!! I bought a lot!! And with some of them I made dessert. Well, we ate it all in one sitting so I guess it was more … Continue reading →

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The Great Cookie Exchange – And You’re Invited!

Posted on December 4, 2021 by HelenFern

There was a time that I went to Christmas cookie exchanges every year. It was so much fun. You make a big batch of two or three kinds of cookies, then everyone goes around the table and fills their tray … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Crème Brûlée – Throw Back Thursday

Posted on November 11, 2021 by HelenFern

Crème Brûlée has been around for centuries. Who invented is a point of debate, but the first written recipe was in a French cookbook in 1691. It was popular throughout Europe in the 1800s. Crème Brûlée was popular throughout Europe … Continue reading →

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