“These are not the traditional dry scone but more of a buttery cookie style scone. My kids love them.” INGREDIENTS 3 cups unsifted flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup milk 1 cup blueberries 1 egg DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375F. Use ungreased cookie sheet. Mix flour and baking… Read more »
Mom’s Scones
“These have a real buttery almost cake like flavour. At Christmas time I replace the raisins with craisins or chopped cranberries mixed in a bit of sugar for a more festive look.” INGREDIENTS 3 cups unsifted flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup milk 1 cup raisins or craisins… Read more »
Mom’s Oatmeal Cookies aka ‘Gum Cookies’
“These are a family favourite. When I was a child my mother made these and we named them ‘gum cookies’ because they were chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe doubles nicely however the cookies need to be eaten fairly quickly to retain their chewy texture — never a problem in… Read more »
Grandma’s Shortbread Cookies
“It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so each year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having experimented, I came up with a third generation recipe of my own! For my Mothers… Read more »
Mom’s Butter Cookies
“It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so each year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having experimented, I came up with a third generation recipe of my own! For my Grandmother’s… Read more »
Third Generation Shortbread Spritz Cookies
It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so every year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having experimented, I came up with a third generation recipe of my own. My version is… Read more »
Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
“These cookies are very soft and moist, almost muffin-like. They need to be eaten quickly or frozen. You can substitute walnuts for the pecans and, as my husband requests, leave out the raisins if you prefer. ” INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups quick oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon… Read more »
Pumpkin Bread
“The spices in this Pumkin Bread recipe make it taste like pumpkin pie in a loaf. Thanks to Becky for this real easy recipe. The recipe makes enough for 3 loaves, one for eating and two for the freezer.” INGREDIENTS 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1 19 ounce can pumpkin 2/3 cup water 3 cups… Read more »
Banana Bread or Muffins
“This recipe produces a tender, almost cake like bread with a real banana flavour.” INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts… Read more »
Sunday Coffee Cake
“I made this recipe for the very first time as a teenager while I was staying with my Grandmother on my summer vacation. I wanted to make something new for us while I was visiting. It became a favourite whenever I visited.” INGREDIENTS TOPPING 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup butter, softened 1… Read more »