I have cookingrv SUE"S I make it and cook in a 1/2 aluminum tin so its easily transported Use vanilla boxed cake mix made to box directions for the crumb topping 1lb melted butter 2 tsp vanilla 4 cups flour 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup white sugar...........spread on a cookie sheet to dry then break into crumbs...bake cake 1/2 way then add crumbs when cooled dust with powdered sugar....this is a real easy delicious crumb cake

Bob, I remember having that type of cake and always loved it. However, it's more than 20 yrs since I've had it. There doesn't seem to be a bakery around here anymore that makes it. Possible the bakeries down at Arthur Ave would have it. As I recall the 2 layers one w/vanilla & the other w/chocolate pastry cream, sponge cake moisten w/the rum syrup. Covered w/whipped creamed & almond slivers on the sides. I could go for slice of that about now! Lucy

Strawberry Orange Delight 1 punnet strawberries, hulled 4 oranges 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons fresh coriander castor sugar Peel and slice the oranges over a bowl to catch the juice. Combine with strawberries, ginger and coriander. Sprinkle over a little castor sugar and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Strawberry Butter (1) 1/2 cup butter, softened 250g cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup mashed strawberries Combine all ingredients and mix well. Best served with muffins, bagels, waffles, pancakes, etc. Store covered in refrigerator. Strawberry Chicken 2 tablespoons butter 2 whole boneless chicken breasts, cooked,and skinned 1/2 cup strawberries 4 pear halves 1 cup heated chicken stock 1 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons cold water salt and pepper few drops of lime juice Heat butter in a frypan. When hot, add chicken and sprinkle with lime juice. Cover and cook 4 minutes over medium heat. Season chicken and turn over; continue cooking, covered, 4 minutes. Turn again; cover and cook 8 minutes over medium heat. Add strawberries and pears to pan. Continue to cook 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and pears from pan. Add chicken stock to liquid remaining in pan; bring to the boil. Cook sauce 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Mix cornflour with water, stir into sauce. Simmer 2 minutes over medium heat. Pour sauce over chicken and fruit. Strawberry Cheesecake Crust: 1 1/2 cups plain sweet biscuits 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar Pre-heat oven to 170C. Stir together biscuit crumbs and sugar. Mix in butter thoroughly and press into a 23cm springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 150C. Filling: 170g cream cheese, softened 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour into shell. Bake 1 hour or until centre is firm. Cool to room temperature and then spread with the strawberry glaze. Chill 3 hours. Glaze: 1 cup mashed strawberries 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 cups sugar 1/3 cup water Blend sugar and cornflour together in a small saucepan. Stir in water and strawberries. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cool thoroughly before spreading over cheesecake. Strawberry Cobbler 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup milk 3 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup sugar, extra 1/4 cup butter, chilled Beat softened butter, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. Add self raising flour to butter mixture alternatively with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon into a greased 20cm square baking dish. Arrange berries on top, cut side down. Combine plain flour and extra sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries. Bake at 180C for 1 hour or until tester comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping. Strawberry Dumplings 4 eggs 4 tablespoons melted butter 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons self raising Combine to make stiff batter which holds its shape. 4 cups strawberries 2 cups sugar Mash berries with sugar. Bring to the boil in a large saucepan with a tight lid. Drop dumplings into hot liquid, reduce heat and simmer, with lid on, for 15 minutes, without lifting the lid. Remove dumplings carefully to dessert dishes and spoon berries over. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Strawberry Salsa 1 cup coarsely chopped strawberries 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 green onion, finely chopped, top included 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons dried currants 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Mix all ingredients. Chill, serve with grilled chicken or fish. Strawberry Spinach Salad 4 cups torn spinach or 2 cups spinach and 2 cups torn salad greens 1 cup sliced, hulled, fresh strawberries 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Combine all ingredients. Top with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Poppy Seed Dressing: 125g plain yoghurt 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste) 2 teaspoons poppy seeds (toasted for fuller flavour) juice and grated rind of 1/2 lemon Combine all ingredients Strawberry Syrup 8 cups strawberries, crushed 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 cups sugar 1 cup corn syrup Place strawberries in a large saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour berries into a damp jelly bag set over a bowl covered with a double thickness of cheesecloth. Let juice drip for at least 2 hours. There will be 3-4 cups of juice. Return juice to the pan and combine with remaining ingredients. Stir constantly and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil 1 minute. Pour syrup into sterilised jars, leaving 2cm headspace. Process in water bath for 10 minutes. Recipe can be refrigerated without processing, when used within a few weeks.

My Mom wasn't a great cook either - she didn't enjoy cooking. But she made perfect mashed potatoes and I loved it when she made french toast. When I got older she made pretty good white bean soup and veggie soup. My favorite meal was smoked pork chops, fried potatoes, and great northern beans all with ketchup. Mom's Mom is a great cook. She worked in restaurants and delis. She has lots of best recipes. Spaghetti and meatballs are my favorite. She served Thanksgiving Dinner with dressing in a casserole dish (we fought over the crusty edges), giblet gravy and rolled dumplings. She is known for her potato salad and cheese ball. Every Christmas she makes carrot cake, peanut butter balls and butter cookies rolled in pecans with a candied cherry in the center. For my birthday she always made my favorite German Chocolate cake. Dad's Mom's best recipe was Meatloaf and egg noodles in tomato gravy. She made very good cole slaw. She always had sweet tea and cream pies. I am lucky to have another grandmother to learn from. My husbands Mamaw taught me how to make cornbread in an iron skillet and peach cobbler. She also gave me the confidence to try cooking chuck roast, potatos and carrots. Her best recipe is her biscuits. Mom used to make popcorn for us before we owned a microwave and covered it in butter and salt. That was a best!