Secret Recipes
WHOOPIE PIES OR DEVIL DOGS (& FILLING) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Make Alike Recipes – Revised (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; May 1997, p. 55). This is a favorite Amish recipe from our recent travels through Indiana. [See also: “Whoopie Pie Filling”] INGREDIENTS: 6 TB butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups […]
WHOOPIE PIE FILLING (for Whoopie Pies or Devil Dogs) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Make Alike Recipes – Revised (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; May 1997, p. 55). This is a favorite Amish recipe from our recent travels through Indiana. INGREDIENTS: 6 TB butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups flour ½ cup […]
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 #TakeOurDaughtersAndSonsToWorkDay #NationalTellAStoryDay #NationalColumnistsDay Thursday (for 2025) is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day and next Sunday […]
SUGARED PECANS (from Cracker Barrel’s Bread Pudding) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Make Alike Recipes – Revised (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; May 1997, p. 29). INGREDIENTS: 2 TB butter 1 TB oil 2-oz pecan pieces 4 TB sugar INSTRUCTIONS: In a small skillet, combine butter and oil, on medium-low heat, with pecan pieces […]
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 #NationalPetDay #NationalKidsAndPetsDay #NationalPetParents Day April 11th was National Pet Day. Plus, National Kids and Pets Day is coming on […]
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 […]
8-Hour Crocheted Tunic Vest (With Pockets) & Scarf By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published newsletter… Gloria Pitzer’s Secret Recipe Report (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; Jan. 1981, Issue 85; p. 11). In 8 hours of time, this 2-piece tunic vest can be put together from leftover yarn pieces or… INGREDIENTS/ITEM NEEDS: 4 skeins […]
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 […]