June 2014 – Photos and Migraines

Breaking the Canines

Well, strike two. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Instead of a cinnamon roll type dessert, I created………. ………..doorstops. I thought it might be my using Almond Milk instead of regular cow’s milk; but the internet tells me it should not make a difference. And it knows everything! I supposed I could try againContinue reading “Breaking the Canines”

Dough, Grease and Powdered Sugar

This is my second attempt with my great grandmother’s cookbook, “Rumford Complete Cookbook.” Whose name I find ironic since they seem to leave a whole lot of information out of each recipe. But perhaps things that are “understood” at the time don’t get passed down with the generations. No times; no temperatures. “Fast,” “Moderate,” and “Slow” ovensContinue reading “Dough, Grease and Powdered Sugar”

Coffee Layer Cake

I have moved temporarily to my great grandmother’s cookbook – “Rumford Complete Cookbook,” published in 1908. Rumford, from the Rumford baking powder company. I’ve never heard of Rumford baking powder. I’ve always used Calumet. Perhaps I just never noticed it in the store. At any rate, this cookbook was originally my great grandmother’s mother’s bookContinue reading “Coffee Layer Cake”

Nibby Nut and Raisin Cookies

I made some cookies yesterday that were not from one of my great grandmother’s recipes ( the photo project I’m currently working on ); but I liked the photo so much, I decided to include it here. I had never heard of a cocoa nibs, (bits similar to crushed coffee beans) so I had to look itContinue reading “Nibby Nut and Raisin Cookies”