Pina Colada Cake
I wish I had a whole week at home so I could cook and get my home in order! Weekends just are not long enough. Seems like you just get […] The post Pina Colada Cake appeared first on Rural Messenger.
View ArticleGrandma’s Asparagus
It’s only appropriate when you pen a column, on your birthday, you feature a recipe that reflects a part of who you are, a historical throw-back. Actually, thank goodness, I […] The post Grandma’s...
View ArticleCarrot casserole
OK, I need someone to ‘stretch’ the weekends! Just not long enough to get everything completed. Today I made my first fresh pasta salad for the season. I think I […] The post Carrot casserole appeared...
View ArticleItalian Strata
Nothing beats a delicious breakfast or brunch to make a day special. Of all the different strata’s I’ve made through the years this Italian themed dish is my favorite. What […] The post Italian Strata...
View ArticleMy favorite Coleslaw
Well; it certainly takes a while to catch up on needed rest these days. After my big weekend up north I’ve been taking things pretty ‘easy’. I’ve found when you’re […] The post My favorite Coleslaw...
View ArticlePancake Syrup
What a great weekend. I took a neighbor and we journeyed down to Persimmon Hill Farms in Blue Eye, MO for a few pounds of fresh berries and ‘extras’. Brought […] The post Pancake Syrup appeared first...
View ArticlePotato Refrigerator Rolls
It’s been a weekend full of cooking, canning and more! Saturday started early with kitchen prep and by the time the day wrapped we had canned blueberry syrup, made a […] The post Potato Refrigerator...
View ArticleLemon Dream Cake
Usually, I pen my column on Sunday evenings, this week I got up quite early on Monday morning to share my column with you. Not the norm, but it sure […] The post Lemon Dream Cake appeared first on...
View ArticlePeach Crisp
We picked up our shipment of fresh peaches from Georgia last Friday, and I am anxious to freeze a few and perhaps make a nice peach crisp. The recipe for […] The post Peach Crisp appeared first on...
View ArticleCucumber Sandwiches
Our trip to Nashville to enjoy the Grand Ole Opry was wonderful. We had a couple of nice meals out, but we also enjoyed these cucumber sandwiches on the way […] The post Cucumber Sandwiches appeared...
View ArticleKey Lime Pie
Good morning, well I’m up early writing, so it seemed like an appropriate greeting on this day! I’d like to start the column out with a ‘tip’ which makes my […] The post Key Lime Pie appeared first on...
View ArticleHealthy Avocado Vegetable dip
I ran this recipe the first time in 2018. It originated with my friend, Marcie, from Platte City, Missouri. It is light and delicious with fresh vegetables. After enjoying it […] The post Healthy...
View ArticleCucumber Marinate
Pfew, just returned from a super busy road trip back to see my dad, in Lewistown, Missouri. We did lots of work at dad’s home and cooked up a few […] The post Cucumber Marinate appeared first on Rural...
View ArticleBreaded Tomatoes
The next couple of weeks I’m going to be featuring my dad, Jerry’s favorite recipes. I remember mom making this delicious dish for pop and he enjoyed it so very […] The post Breaded Tomatoes appeared...
View ArticleCarrot Cake
The column is going to be short this week as I am overwhelmed with things on the home-front. My dad, Jerry, passed on to glory this past Thursday and we […] The post Carrot Cake appeared first on Rural...
View ArticleSauerkraut Salad
Going to rub in the fact that I’m sitting here writing, while drinking a cup of Michigan Cherry Coffee and eating a ‘cowboy’ cookie! Nice way to wrap up a […] The post Sauerkraut Salad appeared first...
View Article2 ½ – 3 ½ Gravy
It’s been a very busy week on the home front and not enough time to get everything achieved. But…. I have a solution, entertain, yep that will do it every […] The post 2 ½ – 3 ½ Gravy appeared first on...
View ArticlePumpkin Bars
It’s that time of year where every cook says Pumpkin or Apple, Apple or Pumpkin? This week the pumpkin won out and next week, the apple will most likely take […] The post Pumpkin Bars appeared first on...
View ArticleGinger Pumpkin Pie
Well; I promised pumpkin this week, and pumpkin it shall be! I went back a few years tonight, as I visited some of my old archives. I had planned a […] The post Ginger Pumpkin Pie appeared first on...
View ArticleCranberry Orange Cheese Ball
Over a year ago I read a recipe for a cranberry cheese ball. I liked the idea, and it’s taken me a year to write my own rendition. As appetizers […] The post Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball appeared...
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