February 23, 2007
Welcome
Hi Everybody!February's newsletter is arriving much later than planned. Unfortunately, Vicki's mother passed away on January 31st at age 80, so family became the priority. My mother-in-law, Helen Fleming, was a wonderful lady and a marvelous cook, and I am looking forward to adding several of her favorite old-time dessert recipes to the website in the coming months.
Last newsletter, I remarked on how warm the Peterborough weather was for January. February, however, made up for it. We have had over 30 days of cold weather with some days below minus 25°C, and several centimeters of snow. We consider ourselves very fortunate, though, as other parts of Canada and the U.S. have fared much worse. This week we are back to milder temperatures, and I am hoping that the worst of the winter weather is over.
This month's newsletter features an old-time baked egg custard recipe from Grandma's day. Homemade custard is a tasty comfort food that's perfect for serving on a cold winter's evening. I have also included a country-style buttermilk candy recipe, so forget about calories tonight. Indulge!
Till next month, stay warm and enjoy the old-fashioned recipes.
Best regards,
Don
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Website Updates
Here are this month's webpage updates:Aunt Sylvia's Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares Recipe
You'll love this addition to my Best Dessert Recipes series. My Aunt Sylvia (McIlmoyle) often made these delightful peanut butter and butterscotch flavored marshmallow squares to serve at family outings and parties. These squares are so easy to make, and they always turn out delicious; they're the best. You have got to try them!Click here to visit the Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares Recipe page.
Old-Time Country Store
The country store was a special place in Grandma's day. She knew its goods were always practical, affordable, and of the best quality. And my new online country store reflects those same good values. Please take a peek.Click here to visit the Old-Time Country Store page.
Easter Dessert Recipes
The new Easter pages will be added soon, so keep watching.Click here to visit the Easter Dessert Recipes page.
And More New Pages To Come
See the next edition for more new pages. Coming soon.Old Fashioned Recipe
Baked egg custard is a favorite old-fashioned comfort food. Several readers have requested an authentic custard recipe so here is a really good one from Grandma's day. Enjoy the rich, flavorful taste of this old-time baked custard.Baked Egg Custard Recipe
This old-fashioned baked egg custard recipe is taken from an old unidentified newspaper clipping, circa 1900.Whites of four eggs, one cupful of granulated sugar, one teaspoonful of vanilla, one and one-half pints rich milk. Stir the eggs, sugar and vanilla together. Add the milk, heated, but not boiled, and strain. Pour into custard cups; stand in a pan of hot water and bake in a moderate oven until firm in the center. Test by running a knife into the custard; if it comes out clear, it is done.
Buttermilk Candy Recipe
Here is a bonus comfort-food recipe that you will enjoy trying. These country-style buttermilk candies are very easy to make and taste truly yummy.This easy candy recipe is taken from an old farm magazine, circa 1920.
Boil together 2 cups sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, and butter size of a walnut until it forms a soft ball in water. Remove from the fire and beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into buttered pans and cut into squares when cool.
More Old-Fashioned Dessert Recipes
You will find more old-fashioned recipes published in past issues of the Easy Dessert Recipes Ezine.Click here to access Old Fashioned Recipes from past issues.
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Thought For The Day
"Never eat anything whose listed ingredients cover more than one-third of the package."--Joseph Leonard
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