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Suzanne is married to my grandson, Christopher Torgerson. Our family is totally blessed by her. She is a perfect wife for Christopher and...

POISON IVY Juice squeezed out of rhubarb – add soda that you wash clothes with – put on poison ivy. BAD COLD Place half cooked (fried)...

We lived in Overland Park, Kansas when a co-worker, Garth Gunter, shared this recipe with me. It is DELICIOUS! At that time, we were...

After my husband’s death I was overwhelmed with the generosity shared by my friends and neighbors. Along with sincere condolences, they...

We have made these to serve at open houses for graduation, bridal & baby showers and for wedding receptions. Making these together with...

FALINE’S CHICKEN BAKE On a very stormy day one April when we lived in Iowa we received a telephone call from our son, Dennis. His wife...

Lillian (Nelson) William’s POP CYCLES After my mother-in-law passed away, my father-in-law married a lovely lady whose name was Lillian...

My daughter, Connie Torgerson, created this pretty salad. She says it is very simple to make and I can testify that it is delicious. One...

This recipe is for one gallon of ice cream. Ingredients · 6 eggs · 3 cups white sugar · 6 teaspoons vanilla · 1 teaspoon salt 1 quart...

My dad used to grow 'burpless' cucumbers in his garden. After my mom passed away he would call to ask me, "What all do I put with sliced...

Caramel has always been my favorite 'sweet' so when Rose posted this recipe on face book I took notice - copied it - then made it (see...

(See notes below) Bread 1 cup milk 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dark brown soft sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 1...

I'm on my way to try this... My oven is self cleaning and I just completed that process... now I'm going to see if this recipe will make...

Lemon Pie 1 1/4 c. Sugar 6 Tbsp. Cornstarch 2 c. water 1/3 c. lemon juice 3 large egg yolks (save the whites) 1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract 3...

My mother always baked bread. During my growing up years she baked it at least two times every week and many times three times a week. ...

SAUCE: ¼ c. water 3 c. rhubarb (cut into 1” pieces) 3 heaping T. cornstarch 1 ½ c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla BAR 1 ½ c. oatmeal 1...

This is a recipe from Fern; she was a great cook and she served us this pie many times (always with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream!) Mix...

Shortly after this blog began a Good Housekeeping magazine was delivered to my mailbox. The recipe for SCONES just begged to be included...

My very good friend, Mona Trimble, was a professional calligraphist, a poet, a quilter and an artist. She held those titles as well as...

Following are several of Fern's other recipes that I found very interesting. I have not tried any of these nor do I think I ever will....