Category Archives: My Bakery

Mom’s Green Tomato Pie

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Sandy

Servings: 1 Pie Ingredients • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 teaspoons lemon zest • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons butter • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Sheepherder’s Bread

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Sandy

I found this recipe in one of my Mom’s old books. It is from Sunset Cookbook of Breads I prefer to make it in a bread machine on the dough cycle and let the machine do the kneading. 3 cups … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato and Apple Pie

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Sandy

 Definately inspired by my mother and her garden.  I loved fried green tomatoes as a child and when Mom would make a Green Tomato Pie, wow!  How did she do that.   This is the perfect combination for me.  Tart Granny … Continue reading →

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Truffle Brownies

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Sandy

I would love to take credit for these. While I was in Trader Joe’s I picked up a couple of packages. Oh my. Sometimes, Trader Joe’s hits it out of the park. These are so good. Trader Joe’s Truffle Brownies … Continue reading →

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Make your own cake mix

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Sandy

This wonderful mix can be substituted for any purchased cake mix. Unlike other homemade cake mix recipes, this one has less fat, so it can be substituted for the purchased cake mix recipes, which often add oil or butter. Prep … Continue reading →

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Marmalade Plum Cake – Mmm Good!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Sandy

1 Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/2 Cup Butter 1 tsp Orange Extract 3/4 Cup Marmalade – yes, I used homemade As soon as you think you are going to make this cake, take the eggs out and let them … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Wraps/Asian Tortillas

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Sandy

Mandarin Wraps/Tortillas Recipe comes from Hugh Carpenter. I took his “Rock the Wok” class and love this simple recipe. Servings: 12 tortillas Ingredients2 cups unbleached flour 1 cup boiling water toasted sesame oil for rolling out. Depending upon your filling … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Sandy

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cisco You can also mix half butter and crisco, but I like crisco 100%. Water about 3-6 Tablespoons Great for Quiche and sweet pies! Flaky, light and … Continue reading →

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White Fluffy Meringue Frosting

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Sandy

by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:25pm Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for two layer 8 or 9 inch round cake Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 egg whites … Continue reading →

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French Toast – Ham, Cheddar & Orange Marmalade

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Sandy

Inspired from a snack of crackers, cheddar, and orange marmalade spread with cream cheese I found in a Perth Vending machine. These flavors were perfection. You could bake this instead of frying, and top with a few toasted almonds. Good … Continue reading →

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