Lets Make Noodles
I am going to admit something. Something horrible, but funny. Because you know that's the way I roll. I once told my Grandma that I thought if we boiled her noodles in dog crap, they would still be the most delicious things on earth. She heartily disagreed with me....
read moreThere’s Potato In The Candy?
No one takes me serious when I tell them about this candy. My Grandma made this every year for me and my brother. And yes, it really is made with a potato. This is one of Grandma's unwritten recipes, although I'm sure someone out there has a written down...
read moreGrandma’s Favorite Unwritten Recipes
Some of Grandma's favorite dishes are recipes that weren't written down, or that were so well known that no recipe was needed. I'll toss in a few of those as I can, starting with one of her favorite make ahead dishes. This one is incredibly simple but does requires a...
read moreIts Chocolate Crack
This recipe was another you could always count on seeing at any holiday gathering. It is really easy to make and very delicious. Make sure you follow the directions and put the icing on the cake while it’s still hot. The icing melts down into the top of the cake and...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Divinity
Another Holiday favorite of mine was Grandma's Divinity. Fluffy white clouds of sweet goodness, its truely divine. This one is a little tricky to make, the humidity has to be low, and I'm assuming this is why we only enjoyed it during Christmas. You can add any kind...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Oven Carmel Corn
Nothing says fall like carmel corn. Another one of Grandma's great recipes, this one is part fun and part science. Here's a clue to get started: You'll need 1 1/8 cup of unpopped corn to make 9 quarts. Read through the recipe and get all your ingredients ready before...
read moreGrandma Furnish’s Peanut Brittle
This is one of my favorite recipes from Grandma. Her peanut brittle is like nothing you've ever had...tender, light and melts in your mouth. I've made it many times for my friends and they all agree its the best brittle recipe they've ever tried. You can substitute...
read moreGrandma’s Recipes
I've promised this for a while now. Last Thanksgiving, Grandma sat down with me after we cleaned up from dinner and went through her recipes. I took pictures of all the recipes she said were her favorites. Some were hers and some were from her friends and family. So...
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