Entries by Ann Pieroway

Even Kris Kringle Will Love This Cookie

DANISH ALMOND VS. NORWEGIAN ALMOND KRINGLE In doing research on kringle, I kept reading about Danish Kringle not Norwegian. I learned that Danish Kringle first appeared in Racine, Wisconsin by Danish immigrants in late 1800’s.  I wanted to learn the difference between the two so since the bakery, OH Bakery in Racine would charge $21.49 […]

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

COOKIES FOR CHRISTMAS Everyone loves these Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies as they are nice and moist.  The secret to this recipe is to soak the dried cranberries in orange juice overnight. I use dried cranberries from Decas Cranberries in Massachusetts. You can find their product in stores under the name Paradise Meadows. They are the best!! […]

Muffin Recipe

Oh, what to do with those overripe bananas?? Usually we bake banana bread, but instead let’s look at a delicious muffin recipe from the “Taste of Home” from University of Massachusetts Dining. UMASS dining is listed as number 1 in the nation for excellence.  I adapted this recipe a bit.  As bananas ripen their sugar […]