My grandmother, Mary Lou, always brings a delicious applesauce cake to family birthdays. The cake is hearty and wholesome and it is dressed with a decadent penuche frosting — and often a small bouquet of wildflowers. I recently asked her to share the recipe with me and she sent along some family history as well. […]
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Yearly Archives: 2008One of our favorite restaurants in Chicago, Hot Doug’s, is hosting a contest to create a new menu offering — and Nick is one of the four finalists selected by Doug himself! Nick submitted the following: Hot Doug’s Dog’s Breakfast Breakfast sausage, candied bacon, black pepper goat cheese, blackberry reduction, maple syrup. Toasted bun. Mmm… […] show 4 comments I would fly to Chicago just to eat that! I would fly to Chicago just to eat that! I voted for you guys! Even though I have to say, you’ve got some good contenders on your hands! Yours does sound delish though and as of right now, you’re in the lead! Good luck! I voted for you guys! Even though I have to say, you’ve got some good contenders on your hands! Yours does sound delish though and as of right now, you’re in the lead! Good luck! When it is really hot out, I find that I enjoy small snacks in place of large meals. Grazing on nuts, fruits and cheeses with a cool drink in hand is a relaxing way to spend a humid evening. Hummus is a delicious (and quick) addition to any lazy dinner or appetizer spread, and these […] show 4 comments Wow…I really want to try the pea hummus! i love dips in the summertime (anytime, really). they both look so good…the pea one especially. yum. I love your ricotta “hummus” idea! I love all things ricotta. Grazing is a fun way to eat when it’s hot and humid, I agree. We’d like to invite you to participate in our July berry recipe contest. All competitors will be placed on our blogroll, and the winner will receive a fun prize! Please email me, haleyglasco@gmail.com, if you’re interested. Feel free to check out our blog for more details. (Click on my name in the message header link to visit our blog. :) Last weekend I attended my friend Carrie’s bridal shower in Woodstock. Carrie lives in Costa Rica where she teaches third grade. My mother helped plan the shower and asked if I would be willing to make a dessert. Perhaps my favorite go-to dessert is this Almond and Pear Tart. It is relatively easy, looks impressive […] show 2 comments Your tart looks beautiful (and delicious)! You have a talent for baking that I am envious of. Your tart looks beautiful (and delicious)! You have a talent for baking that I am envious of. When Heidi posted her Plump Pea Dumpling recipe on 101 Cookbooks a few weeks ago, I was mesmerized by her photos. I tried my hand at this quick and easy dish this evening with great success. I opted to fry the dumplings rather than steam them. They quickly turned a deep golden brown and were […] show 2 comments The fried wrappers along with the burst of green make this dish entirely eye-catching. What a nice match up of ingredients! I must try this soon. The fried wrappers along with the burst of green make this dish entirely eye-catching. What a nice match up of ingredients! I must try this soon. |
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emily - just wanted to say thanks for posting this great recipe! i’m always on the lookout for truly good egg free desserts, as my daughter is allergic. and this cake fits the bill! loved it!
Gemma - What a rough lot for your little girl! I’m glad to have helped add another dessert to her menu.
Sophie - What a great story behind this family recipe :), I’m rarely able to get the measurements for my grandmother’s recipes either. I’d like to include this recipe on our blog, please let me know if you’re interested.
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Gemma - Hi Sophie, Thanks for your interest. Feel free to link to this post, but because it is a family recipe, I’d rather not have it reproduced in full.
Thanks and happy holidays!
Gemma
L. Petrie - So nice to find this recipe. My maiden name was Petrie and my grandparents whom I never met came from Scotland to the USA years ago then my Dad’s family moved to the Canadian West then my Dad moved on to Nova Scotia where I live now. Nice to think I may be related to this grandmother. lync@eastlink.ca