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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Baking Memories

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, to everyone. #TheRecipeDetective #BakeForFamilyFunMonth Happy February! This is National Bake for Family Fun Month, among other things. Since the 1970s, with the […]

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GRANNY SQUARE HAT

GRANNY SQUARE HAT By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published folder… Granny Square How To (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Fall 1986, p. 2). INGREDIENTS/ITEM NEEDS: I hook, for large size H hook, for medium size G hook, for small size* [*NOTE: FOR A CHILD’S HAT use E or F hook and 2- or […]

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CORN CHIPS (from corn or flour tortillas)

CORN CHIPS (from corn or flour tortillas) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Cookbook – Best Of The Recipe Detective (Balboa Press; Jan. 2018, p. 68). [A revised reprint of Gloria Pitzer’s Better Cookery Cookbook (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; May 1983, 3rd Edition).] INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare the corn or flour tortillas [below], but […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Do you have fun at work?

Thank God it’s Monday, again. Mondays are my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #HaveFunAtWorkDay Tomorrow’s National Have Fun At Work Day. One of the reasons Mom delayed retiring for as long as she could was because she loved her work […]

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HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE

HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook, The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p.33). INGREDIENTS: 2½ cups Half & Half coffee cream Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp salt ¼ cup buttermilk INSTRUCTIONS: In top of double boiler, put coffee cream, juice, and […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Finding Happiness

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. That’s why I find happiness in Mondays. Hence, I love to say, “happy Monday”. #TheRecipeDetective #HuntForHappinessWeek Once again, it’s time to celebrate Hunt for Happiness […]

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MOCK PEACH MELBA

MOCK PEACH MELBA By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Secret Recipes Newsletter (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Issue 120, May/June 1986; p. 8). INGREDIENTS: 1½-lb can Cling Peach halves 21-oz can cherry pie filling 8-oz tub Cool Whip, thawed Dusting of cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: Remove peach halves from canned syrup, placing 2 per [dessert] […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – To Clean Your Desk Or Not

As always, Thank God it’s Monday. I love Mondays, as they are my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, happy Monday to everyone. #TheRecipeDetective #CleanOffYourDeskDay #NationalHobbyMonth As the second Monday in January (for 2025), today is, among other things… National Clean Off Your Desk […]

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BEEF RIB ROAST

BEEF RIB ROAST By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Eating Out at Home (National Home News, St. Clair, MI; September 1978, p. 22). Any size roast… Have butcher cut loose chine bones and ribs from meat. Then have him [or her] tie it all back into place with heavy twine. INGREDIENTS: 8-10 pounds small end […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Sunday Supper Survival

Happy Monday and happy New Year. I always look forward to Mondays. Plus, this being the first Monday for 2025, it’s also… National Thank God It’s Monday Day. They’re my 52 Chances, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalSundaySupperMonth #NationalSundaySupperDay #NewYearsResolutionsWeek January, like other months, celebrates many food […]

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