Suburban Grandma

Apple Dessert – Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:44 +0000

I came across this recipe, and the mare fact which caught my eye, was that even though the cake is baked, it does not require any batter mixing. This recipe is so simple, thus perfect for even the beginner baker. The finished product is not heavy, not too sweet, and , may be served warm or cols, plain or with choice of topping.

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Jewish Apple Cake – Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:04 +0000

This year Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on Wednesday, September 8th. It is a religious holiday, and traditionally apples dipped in honey are part of the menu during this holiday. Today I will post my recipe for a Jewish Apple Cake, which was given to me by a friend of mine a couple of decades ago. I am not sure why the word "Jewish" is in the name of this recipe, so if anyone is familiar with how it got the name, please share it will all of us.

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Growing Cucumbers – Confined Space or Freedom

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:15 +0000

Everyone, and everything, enjoys freedom. Today I will tell you about the freedom of space, based on my cucumber plants' growth and progress.

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Poinsettia in September

Suburban Grandma — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:18 +0000

If some may celebrate Christmas in July, then why shouldn't I write a post about Poinsettia in September. I encouraged you not to discard your Poinsettia into trash, but suggested to nurture it until next Christmas to be pleasantly surprised with its renewed beauty, and save money by not purchasing a new one.

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Homemade Tzatziki Dip – Vegetarian Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:52 +0000

Homemade Tzatziki Dip is very refreshing any time of the year, but even more so during hot summer days. It may be served as a dip with veggies, chunks of Pita Bread, with gyros or souvlaki, or as a salad dressing.

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Rye Bread Dip – Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:43 +0000

Labor Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to start planning a party. I have already posted several recipes for party foods, but this time I will share one that has been around for a while, and used to be very popular few years back.

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Lemon Basil Hummus – Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:00:47 +0000

I used to always buy hummus, but now I prefer to make my own, since it requires very few simple ingredients, and only takes a couple of minutes to complete. I grow my own garlic and basil, so my hummus is also very fresh, and very inexpensive to make.

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Rice Krispies Treats – Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:22 +0000

Rice Krispies Treats make an excellent snack for kids and adults. They are very simple to make, require very few ingredients , and best of all, a short preparation time. It can't get any better than that! You can make them plain, or dress them up with colorful sprinkles, M&Ms, drizzled with melted chocolate, or to make them extra yummy, cover them with chocolate ganache.....ahhhh.

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Helpful Hints – Living Green

Suburban Grandma — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:44 +0000

You will learn about getting the laundry done, and save money at the same time. You already know that washing clothes in cold water, not only saves energy by not heating your water, but also extends the life and appearance of your clothes, especially the dark colored ones.

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Super Chocolate Ice Cream Cake – Recipe

Suburban Grandma — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:38 +0000

Last year I made an Atkins diet chocolate cake for this birthday boy, so this time I decided to put together a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and came up with this Super Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Double-Stuffed Oreo, topped off with Rich Chocolate Ganache. If you love ice cream, chocolate, and Double Stuffed Oreo cookies, this cake will hit the spot for you.

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