1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup hot water2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 tablespoons shortening1 egg white1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon saltLemon Sauce (below) LEMON SAUCE3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup water1 tablespoon grated lemon peel1 tablespoon lemon juice Heat oven to 325°.Spray loaf pan,Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce and Whipped Cream”
Daily Archives: December 6, 2020
Turning 70
Today I turn 70 years old. In many ways, I find that hard to believe. It seems like we just celebrated my mom’s 70th birthday and that was 20 years ago. She was beautiful at that age. I am not. But I’ve been inspired to write this from two posts by Ciphers From Cindi https://ciphersfromcindi.wordpress.com/2020/10/29/on-turning-seventy/https://ciphersfromcindi.wordpress.com/2020/12/05/now-70-suze-orman-changes-her-advice-on-retirement/Continue reading “Turning 70”
Funny of the Day: Naughty Christmas
Yule Holly Butter Mints
Ingredients1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup water1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon butter flavoringDash salt5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners’ sugar2 to 4 drops green paste food coloring3 to 5 drops red paste food coloringSugar DirectionsIn a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners’ sugar on medium speed untilContinue reading “Yule Holly Butter Mints”