Sweet Potato Scones
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Sweet Potato Scones

My dad’s a man who loves his desserts! He was describing some sweet potato biscuits he purchased at a local bakery, with the hopes that I could come up with something similar. Ever one to rise to a challenge, I set to work creating this recipe. Okay, okay, I confess. I didn’t start immediately. I had a general idea of the direction I was going to go, then…I forgot all about it. Until now. Sorry, dad! Better late than never? … Continue Reading →

Strawberry Shortcake
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Strawberry Shortcake

I’ve had a version of this recipe in my archives for some time, so I don’t remember where I first saw it.  Supposedly it comes from the June 2000 issue of Parade magazine.  I’ve made a few changes to it over the years, and I always get tons of compliments when I serve it. I prefer my strawberries on real shortcake – no spongecake or angel cake for me, thank you very much.  I need something that can stand up to all that juice.  These biscuits certainly fit the bill.  I’ve been told by a neighbor that they’re better than … Continue Reading →