Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Three Lemons: A Pie In Reverse (Crisp Meringue Crust Filled With Lemon Custard)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

A little over a year ago, my husband gave me a potted lemon tree for my birthday.  He’d long known how much I’d loved lemons.  (He’d also seen how jealous I’d been of our neighbors, whose prolific trees I’d pass … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Cereal: Easy Almond Bars

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I found out this week that my Grandma’s house has been sold.  It’s a strange sense of relief to see it go, and as my sister puts it, I hope the new owners end up with memories as sweet as … Continue reading →

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Sunroot Spice Cake

Posted on October 25, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Until about a week ago, a stalk of bright yellow flowers peered over my fence from next door.  The blossoms were reminiscent of sunflowers but smaller, and they really towered high at close to ten feet.  On the day the … Continue reading →

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Orange Cocoa Springerle

Posted on October 17, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Poking around at an estate sale a few weeks ago, I found that things seemed picked-over for the most part.  But just when I was about ready to leave empty-handed, I saw a familiar looking wall hanging in the corner … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Blackberry Spiral Cookies

Posted on August 29, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had dinner at a house some six doors down the street.  It turned out to be a lovely evening full of delicious food and great conversation.  We’ve long felt lucky to live … Continue reading →

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