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murphala commented on the post, What’s Not to Love About Apple Fritters? 1 week, 3 days ago
OK, as depraved as this sounds, I think these are going to be dinner tonight! They look fantastic, and just like the ones you get in the bakery (the real ones from real bakeries, not just the grocery stores!) […]
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murphala commented on the post, Happy Birthday, Mom 1 week, 5 days ago
I just wanted to say that my mom died the year they invented the world wide web…so she never got to experience it. But let me tell you, she would have LOVED this place, this site, CITR…she would have been on […]
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murphala commented on the post, Happy Birthday, Mom 1 week, 6 days ago
I’m glad I could share my memories with all of you. I felt like this was the place to do it, you’d all understand. And maybe relate, but I hope not…I hope your mothers are all still with you and you can […]
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murphala commented on the post, Hot Bites Meal 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Whoa…my mouth is watering…all my favorites here! And it’s lunch time! Thanks for these…I adore chicken wings and dressing and love jalapeno poppers. Never had them with bacon, but what’s not to love about […]
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murphala wrote a new post, Mom’s Never Fail Pie Crust 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Place 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and mix. Add 1 cup of shortening and cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it looks like course crumbs. Make a hollow and add 5 tablespoons of ice […]
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murphala wrote a new post, Happy Birthday, Mom 2 weeks, 1 day ago
As I get older, and older, and older, the more I realize just how much I miss my mom. And just how much she gave to me that I didn’t know I had. Her birthday is tomorrow, May 12th. She entered this world in […] -
murphala commented on the post, Cheese Please! (and butter!) 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Isn’t making cheese like a little miracle? That’s how I feel about it you brought back some memories of my first cheeses…one turned into lactic cheese that originally started out as cottage cheese. That’s my […]
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murphala commented on the post, Saint Paddy’s Day Tradition 1 month ago
That’s right, this is a story for any time of year. Traditions are the things that tie us together… and stories about them do that too. Thank you! And I happen to have cabbage and canned corned beef…I will […]
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murphala commented on the post, Pi(e) Day 3.14 1 month, 1 week ago
Oh my, that looks fabulous! I’m trying it as soon as I can locate some blackberries. And Braeburns are my favorite apple ever, so this has to be awesome. Thanks for the Pi(e) day dish! I don’t think I can wait […]
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murphala commented on the post, A Discovery of Forgotten Treasure 1 month, 1 week ago
They are gorgeous! But what’s even better is discovery of lost treasure. I know exactly how you felt, opening that box. It’s like the universe tapped you on the shoulder and said “Hey…check this out. Bet you […]
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murphala commented on the post, Doughnut Maker Carrot Cake 1 month, 1 week ago
I’m going, right now, into the kitchen, to make these. Now.
I don’t have a donut maker either but I’ll tell you what, I have one of those donut oven pans and I bet it works out in one of those!
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murphala commented on the post, Omelets for the Finicky or a Crowd 1 month, 1 week ago
The stuff I’ve just read seems to indicate Zip Loc bags should not be used to boil these omelets. HOWEVER, there are bags designed for high heat, and the one example would be the baking bags for roasts and […]
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murphala wrote a new post, Triple Threat Chocolate Fudge Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray two 9″ round cake pans with cooking spray. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment and spray lightly. Dust with cocoa and set aside.
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murphala commented on the post, Ham Spread, the Way I Remember It 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Scored some real bologna from an Amish store and plan to make this today, using also the leftover ham from Easter dinner! *drool*
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murphala commented on the post, Ham Spread, the Way I Remember It 1 month, 2 weeks ago
yeah! This is the stuff we used to call “sandwich spread”. We used to be able to buy it in 1 lb tubs and it was always so delicious, and a rare treat. I’m going to try this recipe (and try to score some real […]
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murphala commented on the post, Square Bread: Imposing Your Will on Grandmother Bread 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pete: Square and round lunch meat would have homes no matter what! I’d love to see that round glass tube, though. I have never seen that before. “Baking forms” were mentioned on the forum and you can get those […]
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murphala commented on the post, Square Bread: Imposing Your Will on Grandmother Bread 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Whew, what a day! Finally I get back to visit CITR and FBR! If you’re interested in buying one, if you search on Amazon, there are several, but I got the USA pans, which are aluminized steel and will last through […]
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murphala commented on the post, Square Bread: Imposing Your Will on Grandmother Bread 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Good morning!
Just an update, I recently used Suzanne’s recipe for Hamburger and Hotdog Buns (and I can’t remember if I doubled it or not but I must have) but the recipe ended up making a large pullman loaf as […] -
murphala wrote a new post, Square Bread: Imposing Your Will on Grandmother Bread 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’ve all purchased perfectly square bread. We’ve all never given it another thought. I remember the square white sliced bread that my mother would never buy…the kind that you could wad up into a ball a […]
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murphala commented on the post, Spring, Chickens! 2 months ago
Yup, mash them up while still warmish-hot, butter, salt, a lot of pepper… yum! I liked stephanie’s idea above of the pastry cutter. That makes so much sense!
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