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I was raised by my father (God rest his soul) in the valley of Nebraska. The background picture is of the Scottsbluff National Monument I took on a trip home... Thank Goodness I had Czech & German Grandmother's and Aunt's who taught me how to cook, sew and overall be the most giving person ever. The lady in this picture is my Aunty. She passed from Alzheimer's a few years ago. and was a huge influence on who I am and how I love. She and My Best Friend inspired this blog... I don't want anything to be forgotten!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

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Title: Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake
Inspiration: a co-worker of mine use to bring this to work, the pan always went home empty with her:)
Ingredients:

1 cup Coca Cola (the real thing, can't do diet...)
1/2 cup oil 
1 stick butter
3 Tablespoon cocoa
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla


Frosting:
1 stick butter
3 Tablespoon cocoa
6 Tablespoon of cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar

Instructions:

In a saucepan, mix Cola, oil, butter and cocoa and bring to a boil. In another bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Pour the boiling Cola mixture over the flour mixture and beat well. Stir in the eggs, buttermilk, soda and vanilla & beat well. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees or 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan. Cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.

Frosting: 
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat until the butter melts. Beat in the remaining ingredients and spread on the cake while it's still warm. Enjoy!




Friday, March 8, 2013

Diva's Home made Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing

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 Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing  



Inspiration from:  I have moved around a lot and this was one of my favorite salad dressings growing up in Nebraska and found its not sold in several areas of the country.  This is a mock recipe of it.  I love it! 



History:  A one-of-a-kind salad dressing, Dorothy Lynch, often referred to as a "french style", is a dressing the entire family will love. The special blend of spices gives Dorothy Lynch that home made flavor that keeps people coming back for more. The best part is, Dorothy Lynch is so much more than a salad dressing. You can use it in baking, as a barbecue sauce, in stir fry, as a dip, or in any creative way your family will enjoy!

Ingredients
1 Cup Mazola oil
1 Cup sugar
1 can tomato soup

1/2 Cup vinegar
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp celery seed
Directions

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl, cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight.


Variations

Store in quart jar in fridge. Make sure you pass it on since some states don't sell it.




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Friday, March 1, 2013

Diva's Rhubarb Crisp

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  Rhubarb Crisp  



Inspiration from: Rhubarb was always plentiful at every family member I had including myself.  It grew like wildfire in our yards.  Excellent topped with Grandad's home made ice cream.


Ingredients
2 eggs
1 1/2 Cup sugar
4 TB flour

6 cups diced rhubarb
Topping:
8 TB butter
2/3 Cups brown sugar
1 1/3 Cup Flour

Directions

Beat eggs well in a large bowl.  Stir in sugar and flour and mix.  Add rhubarb and pour into a 9x13 baking pan.
In a medium size bowl, combine topping until crumbly and sprinkle over rhubarb mixture


Variations


Bake 40 mins at 350 degrees F

Will Serve 10 people



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