Category Archives: Breakfast

Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Fritters – Ob’l Puffers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

From Fine Old Recipes, Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook.   My mother made these although I didn’t get a recipe from her.  When I saw these, my childhood flashed in front of my eyes.  I remember sitting  in the kitchen in French Camp with … Continue reading →

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Berry Smoothie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

  Smoothie for two: 1 banana 2 big spoonfuls of yogurt 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 spoonful frozen lingonberries 12 or so frozen raspberries Squirt of honey 2 teaspoons ground flax Milk as required to blend to a drinkable consistency. Perhaps it’s … Continue reading →

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Banana Nut Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Arroz con Leche – Rice Pudding

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Abby would make this for the kids for breakfast and they would go crazy for it.  It is still a favorite.  I tried to make it on the stovetop like she did, but invariably I burn it. Nothing smells as … Continue reading →

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Baking Powder Biscuits

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My sister Wanda would always make the best light fluffy biscuits.  I am sure she learned from my Mom, but she got it right.  She would whip them up and have them served with a bit of gravy in no … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cherry Clafoutis

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I have heard many descriptions for this dish, from pancake to pudding. My goodness, just say crepe! That is the taste and texture. It is a crepe dish. Instead of making a bunch of crepes, you make a crepe casserole. … Continue reading →

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Country Fried Potatoes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading →

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Breakfast Hash and Eggs

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

As I wake up and everyone in the house is starting to stir and the chorus of “I’m hungry”, I take a gander in my refrigerator and see we have eggs and a bit of leftover meat and decide, let’s … Continue reading →

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Apples and Blueberry Syrup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Make your spouse feel like he is on vacation. Serve him this breakfast on a weekend, and he will adore you. Peel and slice 2 Red Delicious Apples 1/2 Cup Chardonnay 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup Simmer apples in Chardonnay until … Continue reading →

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Eggs, Onions and Hot Links

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Beat eggs Slice onions Slice hot links Grated Cheddar Cheese In a frying pan, saute the onions and hot links slices, add beaten eggs, cover with lid and reduce heat to low for 3-4 minutes or until eggs are set.  … Continue reading →

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