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HANCOCK INN CHEESECAKE

HANCOCK INN CHEESECAKE* [*Garnished With Strawberries, Blueberries, or Other Fruit Topping] By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 13). [This recipe is in three parts – crust, filling, and topping.] GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST INGREDIENTS: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup melted […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Remember, Honor, Memorialize, & Celebrate

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, as well as a memorable Memorial Day. #TheRecipeDetective #MemorialDay DECORATION DAY Today, is the last Monday in May (for 2025) […]

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Hilton Hotel 3-Cheese Nut Roll

Hilton Hotel 3-Cheese Nut Roll By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 14). INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar 3-oz pkg. cream cheese ½ tsp Worcestershire ½ cup chopped walnuts [Mixed dried fruits for garnishment] INSTRUCTIONS: Have […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Mom’s Humorous Cartoons

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 – and happy Cinco de Mayo, too. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalHumorMonth #NationalCartoonistsDay Last month, we celebrated National Humor Month, among other things; […]

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HAM SALAD SANDWICH SPREAD

HAM SALAD SANDWICH SPREAD By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in her self-published cookbook… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, St. Clair, MI; June 1997, p. 37). INGREDIENTS: 2 cans (6-oz each) Hormel canned chunk ham, drained 1 rib celery, finely minced ½ cup mayonnaise 3 TB sweet pickle relish 3 TB sweet […]

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HOLIDAY INN BANANA CAKE

HOLIDAY INN BANANA CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 14). INGREDIENTS: 2 medium bananas, sliced thin 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk ½ tsp vanilla 3 large eggs (or 4 medium) 1 cup solid Crisco 1½ […]

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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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Watergate Inn Pork Loin Roast & Quick Pan Drippings Gravy

Watergate Inn Pork Loin Roast & Quick Pan Drippings Gravy [(1976) Washington, DC hotel restaurant] By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 50). INGREDIENTS: 1 pork loin for roasting (3 to 4 pounds) 2 TB season salt 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – TV Talk Shows Catapult Small Business

Thank God it’s Monday, once again. I always look forward to every Monday, as they’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, I love to say: “Happy Monday to one and all!” #TheRecipeDetective #NationalBusinessWomensWeek #WomensSmallBusinessMonth Again, October has a lot for me to celebrate, […]

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FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… The Original 200 Plus Secret Recipes© Book (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; June 1997, p. 15) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 2 cups canned fruit cocktail, undrained 1 slightly beaten egg 1 recipe “Topping”* [included below] 1 recipe […]

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