Category Archives: Dessert

Simple Summer Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. If you ask me what my very favorite type of summer fruit, there is no contest.  I LOVE BERRIES!! Raspberries take first place followed closely by strawberries, but I only like berries that are fresh … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Custard Dessert Reminder

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Marilyn

I really should have titled this “Rhubarb Crack”.  I mean seriously people – it is addictingly delicious. I can’t believe it’s been THREE YEARS since I posted it. I know I’ve dreamt of it countless times and as soon as I … Continue reading →

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Chocoholic’s Swirly Banana Bread

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As evidenced by a post from two years ago, I enjoy good banana bread … I really do.  And back then I referred to the posted recipe as “the best banana bread ever.” Well, I … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sauce

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. OK you fellow chocoholics, listen up.  If you are like me and answer YES to the following three statements, then this one is for you! I love chocolate I always choose the darkest chocolate I … Continue reading →

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Famous Mint Brownies

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. OK, my people, this is one of the most, if not THE most popular type of cookie I make.  Well, perhaps not a “cookie” precisely. Those in the midwest might call it a “bar.” But … Continue reading →

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Simply Rhubarb

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Spring means rhubarb, and just that word RHUBARB conjures all kinds of memories for me.  In Iowa where I grew up, we had stalks of rhubarb that grew abundantly without tending in our yard.  My … 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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