Secret Recipes
WINDMILL COOKIES By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Fast Food Recipes – Revised (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; Oct. 1998, 20th printing; p, 43). My biggest problem with these cookies was trying to find a windmill shaped cookie cutter. But we finally settled for various shapes [of cookie cutters]. The flavor, however, is the same […]
Thank God it’s Monday, again. I always look forward to Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! Therefore, happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalCookieCutterWeek #NationalCookieDay Happy December and happy National Cookie Cutter Week. If you haven’t started your holiday cookie making yet, now is […]
CHRISTMAS TREE BOOT ORNAMENT By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published folder, Granny Square How To (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Fall 1986, p. 2). [NOTE: As always, I’m asking only for proper credit if you care to re-share this.] INGREDIENTS/ITEM NEEDS: 3-round squares*, using 4-ply yarn and “H” hook [*See: Granny Square How […]
HOLIDAY INN BANANA CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 14). INGREDIENTS: 2 medium bananas, sliced thin 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk ½ tsp vanilla 3 large eggs (or 4 medium) 1 cup solid Crisco 1½ […]
Happy Monday, again. I always look forward to Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. #TheRecipeDetective #ShoppingReminderDay #NationalDealWeek #BlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday There’s a trifecta of three grand shopping events, happening this week – National Shopping Reminder Day (today), Black Friday and Small Business […]
Peanut Butter Fudge, Like Disney World By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret That’s The Flavor Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; May 1998) INGREDIENTS: ½ cup peanut butter 1 stick butter or margarine 1-lb container ready-to-spread vanilla frosting 12-oz bag peanut butter morsels INSTRUCTIONS: In saucepan, combine [above ingredients]… On medium heat, stir constantly… until […]
Thank God it’s Monday, again. I’m always grateful for Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalGratitudeMonth A week from Thursday is Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas and Hanukkah, four weeks later. Plus, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s […]
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM TOPPING By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook, Gloria Pitzer’s Mostly 4-Ingredient Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; April 1986, p. 6). INGREDIENTS: 4½-oz box instant chocolate pudding powder ¾ cup light corn syrup 5.3-oz (small size) can Pet Evaporated Milk ¼ cup water INSTRUCTIONS: In medium bowl with […]
As always, thank God it’s Monday, once again. I love every Monday. I constantly look forward to them because they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Thus, I wish you a happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #WorldKindnessWeek #WorldKindnessDay This week celebrates World Kindness Week, which is […]
CEDAR POINT (Ohio) CANDIED APPLES By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Second Helping Of Secret Recipes (National Homemakers Newsletter, Pearl Beach, MI; July 1977, p. 38). INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light Karo 1 cup water 2-inch cinnamon stick Red food coloring 6 apples 6 wooden sticks/skewers (or tongue depressors) INSTRUCTIONS: Combine first […]