Category Archives: Cakes & Pies

Carrot Cake – Again!

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Marilyn

When my granddaughter speaks, I listen. She – and everyone else in my family if I’m being honest – tells me that my carrot cake is better than any other.  So I figured I’d remind you all about this amazing recipe. … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Dimple Cake

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Raspberries are, hands down, my favorite fruit.  My love of raspberries began when I was a young girl in Iowa and I have never ever swayed from placing this fruit #1 on my list. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Olive’s Pecan Pie

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. At least 20 or more years ago, I was with my late sister-in-law Nancy and we were talking about pecan pie, of all things.  Both Nancy and my husband loved pecan pie and it was … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Tart

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. When my youngest son Jakey Boy was approaching his thirtieth birthday, he found a recipe for cranberry tart in the New York Times.  He cut it out and brought it to me, asking what I … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plum Breakfast or Lunch or Dinner Cake

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe.   I enjoy but do not love baking cakes.  I do not love it like I love making soups and interesting salads.  First of all, baking is more about chemistry — there is a formula … Continue reading →

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Old School Carrot Cake

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The other day I was in a cleaning frenzy and decided to tackle my cookbook shelves – arranging the books from large to small and determining if any of my very old cookbooks could be gifted, … Continue reading →

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Mini Rhubarb Galettes

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My little brother (a mere 60 year old brother, that is) called me last week and invited himself over to my house so we could bake together.  He specifically wanted to watch me work with pie … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Custard Dessert

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love living in my condominium … no huge yard to tend to but just the right amount of room in my planter boxes for herbs and tomatoes.  That said … every spring when I … Continue reading →

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Ina – Mine-a Lemon Bread

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. When life hands you lemons, make LEMON BREAD!!! My mother-in-law lives in Southern California, and has a huge lemon tree growing right outside her kitchen door.  If we’re lucky enough to visit during the winter … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cream Pie For Jakey Boy!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My youngest son celebrated his 29th birthday at the end of February – the 21st to be exact.  Each year I ask him what kind of cake or pie he’d like.  I’ve told you before … Continue reading →

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