Secret Recipes
In honor of TODAY, being National Cheese Soufflé Day, AND May, being National Egg Month and American Cheese Month, here’s Mom’s copycat recipe for… #NationalCheeseSouffleDay #NationalEggMonth #AmericanCheeseMonth Betty Crocker Style ‘Golden Dream Cheese Souffle’ By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Gloria Pitzer’s Monthly Cookbook of Secret Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; July-December 1981, p. […]
Once again, TGIM. I look forward to every Monday, for sharing Memories of My Mom with you. I hope this blog creates a happy Monday for you. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalVisitYourRelativesDay #NationalRoadTripDay Today is National Visit Your Relatives Day and Friday is National Road Trip Day. Additionally, next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, which is generally considered […]
Thank God it’s Monday, again. I always look forward to every Monday. They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, have a happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalEtiquetteWeek #NationalDecencyDay Today is the start of the second full business week in May (for 2026), which also makes […]
QUICHE LORRAINE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Best Of The First 20 Years (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; April 1994, p. 42). INGREDIENTS: 1 unbaked pie shell, in a 9-inch pie plate 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese ½ cup chopped onion 3 eggs, slightly beaten ¾ tsp salt 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Dash of […]
As always, Thank God it’s 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. Therefore, happy Monday, to everyone. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalPhotographyMonth May is National Photography Month, among other things. Photography, as well as gardening, cooking, organizing, writing, crafting, and traveling […]
BAGEL FACTORY (STYLE) CHALLAH [aka: Egg Bread] By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Secret Restaurant Recipes Book (National Homemakers Newsletter, Pearl Beach, MI; Jan. 1977, p. 31). INGREDIENTS: 2 cups hot water or potato water 3 TB salad oil 1½ TB sugar Pinch of saffron, if desired 2 yeast, cake or dry [pkg.] 7-8 […]
Thank God Its Monday again! I love Mondays. They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! #TheRecipeDetective #RoadTripDay #NationalCoolerDay You can almost feel summer in the air now. Even though it doesn’t really start until June 21st, Memorial Day has become the unofficial start of […]
Happy May Day! Thank God Its Monday, once again. Thus, I wish a #HappyMonday to everyone, as well. I always look forward to Mondays because they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalCartoonistsDay Friday is celebrating, among other things, National Cartoonists Day! Within […]
GYPSY 48-EGG TORTE, LIKE DODGE FAMILY’S By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; June 1997, p. 13). INGREDIENTS*: For the cake: 48 eggs, separated 3 cups sugar 1 lb. chopped pecans 3 cups fine bread crumbs 2-oz bottle of rum extract Toppings: 2 lbs. […]
Happy Monday to all! I hope it’s a memorable one for you! Personally, I always look forward to Mondays because they are my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective This is the last full week of May, with Memorial Day next Monday, […]