Secret Recipes
THE GOOD SAMARITAN COFFEECAKE (from Herman) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 12). WHEN YOU GIVE away a cup of “Herman” [traditionally] a note must accompany it, reading: “This is Herman. Treat him with love and keep him warm and away from […]
Happy Monday, again. I LOVE Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalHumorMonth #NationalColumnistsDay April is National Humor Month. Humor feeds our hearts, souls, and minds with happiness. Mom had an insatiable sense of humor. It’s one of the things that […]
HERMAN SOURDOUGH RAISIN BREAD (BISCUITS) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 12). [See also her recipes for: Sourdough Biscuits and Thin Vanilla Glaze/Icing] INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe Sourdough Biscuits ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup raisins 3 TB sugar Cinnamon-Sugar Mix, (1 tsp cinnamon […]
Happy Monday, again; as well as happy spring and April Eve, also. I love Mondays! They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. #TheRecipeDetective I love spring and April, as they celebrate, among other things… Keep America Beautiful Month, Lawn and Garden Month, and National […]
Catfish, Oven Style & Basting Broth By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 103). This is the official main dish of Branson, Missouri! CATFISH, OVEN STYLE INGREDIENTS: 3½ to 4-lb skinned and deboned catfish ½-tsp season salt 2 cups seasoned croutons 1 TB dry minced […]
Herman Sourdough Starter, Replacement Recipe, & Sourdough Biscuits By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 11). [Written version coming soon…] INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: #GloriaPitzersCookbook See also… Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Beautify Your Garden
Thank God it’s Monday, again. I personally look forward to all Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, happy Monday – and happy April, too. #TheRecipeDetective #KeepAmericaBeautifulMonth #LawnAndGardenMonth #NationalGardenMonth Now that I’m done spring cleaning the inside of my home, it’s […]
FIG NEW FUNS BARS By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 42). The dough is prepared first and, while it is being chilled for an hour, you prepare the filling. DOUGH INGREDIENTS: ½ cup butter ½ cup margarine ½ cup sugar ½ cup honey 2 […]
SIMMERING POTPOURRI By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Make Alike Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Oct. 1991, p. 65). INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water 2 TB cinnamon 1 TB apple spice 1 TB ground allspice 1 tsp ground cloves Citrus peels from an orange and/or lemon INSTRUCTIONS: In a small skillet or saucepan, combine water, […]
Thank God it’s Monday, again. I personally look forward to all Mondays, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with everyone! Therefore, happy Monday to one and all. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalMichiganDay First of all, I want to congratulate our Detroit Lions football team for their fantastic […]