My great-grandmother passed away when I was in my late teens, but my memories of spending time with her will last forever. She was well-known for her pies, and her love for sharing them with others. I’ve inherited her passion…
Category: *Desserts
Desserts Made Simple: Ukrop’s Chocolate Chess Pie CopyKat Recipe
Ukrop’s chocolate pies are a classics here in the Richmond area. When the grocery chain closed a few years ago, it became difficult to locate these famous chocolate pies. During that time, I set out on developing my own pie…
Desserts Made Simple: Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread I love to make desserts from scratch, but sometimes life gets in the way, and I need to use a… gasp… box mix! I adore Libby’s pumpkin bread mix; it’s been my secret weapon for fall baking…
How to Make a Fall Themed Pie
Got a family dinner or get together to attend? Need a dessert that will look as it tastes? A decorated pie may be the dessert you’ve been looking for, and yes I said decorated pie. Decorated cakes are so 2002.…
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Filling
I did it! I have finally obtained a blue ribbon at the county fair. I’m elated and shocked especially since the pie filling is a secret family recipe! And, by a secret family recipe… I actually mean a Ball Canning…