Secret RecipesHi! I'm Laura Emerich and Gloria Pitzer, the ORIGINAL Secret Recipe Detective, is my mom. This website is lovingly dedicated to her memory and legacy.
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 […]
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 #FamilyStoriesMonth #LifeWritingMonth #NationalAuthorsDay #NovelWritingMonth Happy November. This is, among many other things, Family Stories Month and National Life Writing Month. Additionally, […]
Happy November! The holidays are just around the corner, now. Cards, treats and gifts weren’t the only things that were homemade by my mom during the holidays. So were many of the holiday decorations. I mentioned in my blog entries, many times, that Mom was very crafty. I remember some Christmas crafts Mom would do […]