This is a light and refreshing spring dessert that is perfect for Easter. It's a little twist on shortcake with it's layers of yellow cake, lemon mousse and berries. It is fairly easy to put together since the cake is made from a boxed mix, and the lemon mousse is made from a jar of lemon curd mixed with whipping cream.  You can use any berries … [Read more...]

I grew up on Irish Soda Bread during the holidays.  My mother's parents and some of their siblings emigrated from Ireland to the United States when they were young adults. My mother's Aunt Molly was a wonderful cook and would make Irish Soda Bread at the holidays and for family gatherings. My favorite way to eat it is toasted with butter. Yum. … [Read more...]

This recipe for honey cornbread is simple and delicious. My husband made a batch this weekend. We enjoyed it with honey and butter and coffee for breakfast.  We also had it with Texas chili for dinner.  It is hearty enough to serve with chili yet perfect for a sweet breakfast treat. It's another recipe handed down from my mother-in-law.  I … [Read more...]

This has been the hardest post for me to write.  My dad passed away over Columbus Day weekend.  He was 82 years old.  He was sick and we had been expecting it, but it has still been hard.  In his final days he was in so much pain that we felt mixed emotions of a sense of relief that he was no longer suffering and sadness that he was gone.   … [Read more...]

This  recipe for Pumpkin Tea Cake was handed down by my mother-in-law who was a wonderful cook.  She specialized in comfort food, and I always enjoyed sharing a meal with her.  She used to make this cake at Thanksgiving, and it would disappear quickly.  I think what makes this different form other pumpkin cakes is the combination of … [Read more...]