You always hear from people how they “hate” sweet potatoes how they have tried them every different way and didn’t like them.  Now to be sure, there are some pretty nasty tasting ideas on how to make these out there.  But it doesn’t have to be that way.  Nor do you have to get it from a can to make them taste so good the nay sayers go back for second!I use real sweet potatoes not from a can and many who do not like them end up loving this recipe.  Give it a try, see what you think.What you’ll need to get started:Start by preheating your over to 325…

Every fall I recall great memories of leaves, crisp morning air, hiking, warm (and cold) spiced apple cider, baking and laughter.  It’s during this time I start with baking various things. This year I was reminded of trips to the apple orchard in Harvard Illinois.  Spiced Apple Doughnuts, usually warm, sometimes brought home for later.  I decided to make some.  Today’s bought of insomnia provided me the opportunity to make this between 3-4 in the morning.  Here’s what I do, a little twist, without apple butter, without apple sauce, or having to reduce 1 cup of regular apple cider to 1/2 cup for use in a recipe.  Spiced Apple Cider,…

Tired of the pancake mix in the box?  Want something a bit more, perhaps with your own touch?Here is a homemade buttermilk pancake mix.  No buttermilk, no worries, we’ll make some … read on.Here’s what you’ll need:1 and 1/2 cups milk1/4 cup vinegar2 cups flour1/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons of baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup melted butter2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (experiment with “double” vanilla, it’s good)Now to pull it all together:Combine the milk and vinegar (yup we’ll get that “buttermilk”) and let sit for about 5 minutes to sour.In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Go back to the soured…