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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – The Shopping Trifecta

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 […]

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Peanut Butter Fudge, Like Disney World

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 […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Be Grateful Every Day For Something

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 […]

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SIMPLE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM TOPPING

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 […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – An Ounce Of Kindness

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 […]

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CEDAR POINT (Ohio) CANDIED APPLES

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 […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Family Stories And Life Writing

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, […]

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CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

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 […]

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HERMIT BEER STARTER – Story & Recipe

  HERMIT BEER STARTER – Story & Recipe By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Mixed Blessings – Recipes & Remedies (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; March 1984, pp. 102-103). HERMIT – Herman’s Little Brother Hermit is a batter that does not have to be fed like his big brother, Herman, and he does […]

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Hermit Batter Bread & Thin Vanilla Glaze (Icing)

Hermit Batter Bread & Thin Vanilla Glaze (Icing) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Mixed Blessings – Recipes & Remedies (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; March 1984, pp. 98 & 103). HERMIT BATTER BREAD INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Hermit Beer Starter (at least 3 hours old) 1 large egg, well beaten 3 cups boxed […]

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