Author Archives: Brenda
Frosted Date Cream Cookies Recipes
Frosted Date Cream Cookies are very moist, chewy, and delicious. If you are a date lover you should try this recipe. Dates are very versatile food that significantly boosts energy … Continued
Doughnut Cookies Recipe
Doughnut Cookies are just plain fun! They are like eating a little tiny doughnut. These fun cookies are simple to make and not too sweet. They are adorable on a … Continued
Date Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
My mother made this Date Pinwheel Cookies every Christmas season when I was young. I have always loved these cookies and I still do! I also love dates! … Continued
Pavlova Cake History
Pavlova (pav-LOH-vuh) – The elegant Pavlova Cake (or pie) consists of a base made of a meringue crust topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits such as kiwis, strawberries, … Continued
New York Steak with Tarragon Mushrooms Recipe
Steak Lovers’ Delight New York Steak with Tarragon Mushrooms recipe is a real treat for steak lovers! In other words, this delightful steak is good anytime you want a delicious … Continued
Walleye Sandwich History and Recipe
They call it a fever and it strikes the strongest of fishermen every spring from April through July during spawning season in the Great Lakes region. The cure is simple … Continued
Cream Wafers Recipe – Swedish Creme Wafer Cookies
These Swedish Cream Wafer Cookies are delicate, pastry-like rounds and one-bite wonders with a rich filling. There is no sugar in the actual wafer, though they are dipped in … Continued
Tortilla and Taco History
The mainstay of the Mexican diet was, and still is, the tortilla, made from corn. The tradition continues today with little change. The kernels are cooked with lime to remove … Continued
Cranberry Lemon Cookies Recipe
Cranberry Lemon Cookies are a very delicious cookie that have a melt-away texture as you bite down into them. The combination of cranberries and lemon have always been a favorite … Continued
Best Cowboy Cookies Recipe
Cowboy Cookies are my daughter’s favorite cookie to make. She says this is the best Cowboy Cookie recipe ever. Once you make them, I know that you will agree with her. … Continued
Spiedie Sandwich History and Recipe
Spiedie Sandwich (SPEE-dee) – If you find folks who know of spiedies, they are most likely originally from Binghamton in Broome County, New York, or they know someone who is. … Continued
Slugburger History
Eating a Slugburgers is a matter of preference, not of practicality. You either love them or hate them! In fact, some people actually crave them. Do not worry, slugburgers are not … Continued
Runza Sandwich History
Photo from the Runza Restaurant web site. The Runza Sandwich is also called Bierocks. They are a yeast dough (a bread pocket) with a filling of beef, cabbage or … Continued
Reuben Sandwich History and Recipe
Sometimes there is nothing like a good messy Reuben sandwich! A Reuben is a hearty-sized sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on Russian rye bread. Did you … Continued
Submarine-Style Sandwiches History
Submarine-Style Sandwiches are known by various names depending on where you live in this country. Some of those names include: Submarine, Heros, Hoagie, Grinder, Po’ Boy, Rocket, Torpedo, Dagwood, Hero, … Continued















