Oh my goodness, this post just resonated with me on so many levels!
The story about your grandmother and the canned apples is such a beautiful reminder that even the most skilled cooks sometimes take shortcuts, and that those shortcuts can be part of what makes a recipe so special. It really takes the pressure off us home cooks who are still trying to find our way, doesn't it?
And your pineapple cheesecake looks absolutely divine. I can't wait to try this recipe myself. So glad I stumbled upon your blog! ❤️
I have fond memories of Icebox Cake. For our family of 6 it required 2 boxes of chocolate cookie wafers and a bowl of whipped cream. When assembled, it looked like a zebra log. After wrapping in wax paper, it set up in the refrigerator, the cookies softened . It was often requested as a Birthday cake as we had many January birthdays and tired of traditional cake. Sadly, it has become difficult to find the cookies, but oh, what a great memory!
Sally, this is so lovely. I'm so glad that that story on the pineapple custard tart led to this creation, it sounds wonderful (Nanna would approve, I'm sure) and perfect for your upcoming summer too!
Oh my goodness, this post just resonated with me on so many levels!
The story about your grandmother and the canned apples is such a beautiful reminder that even the most skilled cooks sometimes take shortcuts, and that those shortcuts can be part of what makes a recipe so special. It really takes the pressure off us home cooks who are still trying to find our way, doesn't it?
And your pineapple cheesecake looks absolutely divine. I can't wait to try this recipe myself. So glad I stumbled upon your blog! ❤️
Hey Anney, welcome and thank you for following along. You're so right it's perfectly fine to use all tools at our disposal to grow our skills 🙂
I have fond memories of Icebox Cake. For our family of 6 it required 2 boxes of chocolate cookie wafers and a bowl of whipped cream. When assembled, it looked like a zebra log. After wrapping in wax paper, it set up in the refrigerator, the cookies softened . It was often requested as a Birthday cake as we had many January birthdays and tired of traditional cake. Sadly, it has become difficult to find the cookies, but oh, what a great memory!
Oh Susan this sounds like what we'd call Chocolate Ripple Cake.
Sally, this is so lovely. I'm so glad that that story on the pineapple custard tart led to this creation, it sounds wonderful (Nanna would approve, I'm sure) and perfect for your upcoming summer too!