The Outsiders is still read in 9th grade, as it has been since I was a Gen X teen. My youngest is in 9th grade this year, a freshman, and his Lit class is reading it. They offered extra credit for baking Sodapop's chocolate cake over the weekend. Alistaire and I baked it together, took… Continue reading Sodapop’s Chocolate Cake
Tag: Dessert
Peach Bread Pudding
I had two things I needed to use up. One was a loaf of bread that no one was eating. The other was a batch of very ripe peaches. The bread pudding isn't dry; it is decadent, and it lifts up heavy sourdough. To make it even better, drizzle a bit of caramel over it… Continue reading Peach Bread Pudding
Great Depression Son Of A Gun Cherry Cobbler
The recipe name referred to something very easy to prepare. Quick to prepare and ready for the oven. This style of cobbler dates to the 1930s when it became popular. Fruit trees were still easily found on one's property, and even lining roads in towns. I would say 4 cups is a LOT of cherries; I'd… Continue reading Great Depression Son Of A Gun Cherry Cobbler
Blueberry and Peach Cobbler
Peaches and blueberries are the best together, in summer, especially in a cobbler. Peach and Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients: Fruit Filling - 4 cups peaches, sliced thinly and peeled 3 cups blueberries (frozen are fine, if defrosted) ½ cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp fine… Continue reading Blueberry and Peach Cobbler
Double Fudge Brownies
Keto-friendly dessert, easy to make, and yes, you can double the recipe easily. The baking dishes I used are glass food storage containers from Costco that are also oven-safe. I used both dark cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, so this dessert was quite dark in flavor. A light cocoa powder (the normal kind) and milk… Continue reading Double Fudge Brownies