Tag Archives: vintage

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Posted on April 17, 2021 by HelenFern

It’s been summer weather here that last few days. Yesterday we hit 80 degrees and it simply feels like lemonade weather. And nothing is tastier than lemonade made from fresh squeezed lemons. It’s not as hard as you think –

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Slow Cooker Oxtails and Potatoes

Posted on December 28, 2020 by HelenFern

My mother-in-law taught me how to slowly simmer and cook oxtails. I didn’t think I’d like them, but I sure did!! Contrary to the name, these are actually beef. The meat is tender and flavorful (similar to short ribs). Once … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Blueberry Kuchen

Posted on July 21, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s been a great year for blueberries. I’ve made bread, frozen some, eaten them until I may turn into one!! And then I remembered Grandma’s Kuchen. Kuchen is the German word for cake and Grandma loved to bake. Breads, cakes … Continue reading →

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Grammy’s Goop – Depression Era One Pot Meal

Posted on June 26, 2020 by HelenFern

When I was growing up mom used to make a dish she called Goop. She explained to us that during the depression, meat was rationed. People had to stretch the little bit they had for every meal. My maternal grandmother … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Rye Bread

Posted on May 1, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s been in interesting month. In an effort to find something productive to do during this time, I’ve rediscovered my love of making bread. And because of this epiphany, I’m going to start a new feature – Bread of the … Continue reading →

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