Make old-fashioned stovetop candied yams by simmering fresh sweet potatoes in a rich, buttery sugar syrup with warm spices Ingredients3 lbs fresh sweet potatoes (or orange-fleshed yams), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed3/4 cup granulated white sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground ginger1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp fresh orange juice or a splash of water to start the liquid ( I USE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BY MCCORMICK ) Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into even 1/2-inch rounds or thick chunks Make the base: Place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, orange juice, and spices. Stir until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve into a thick syrup Coat and simmer: Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring gently so every piece is coated in the syrup Cover and cook: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender Thicken the glaze: Remove the lid during the final 10 minutes of cooking. Turn the heat up slightly to medium so the liquid bubbles down, thickens, and creates a rich, sticky glaze that coats the yams Serve: Remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes so the syrup thickens further before serving warm ( I ALSO PUT TINEY MARSHMELLOWS ON THE TOP OR I USE THE FLUFF MARSHMELLOWS IN A JAR

Make old-fashioned stovetop candied yams by simmering fresh sweet potatoes in a rich, buttery sugar syrup with warm spices Ingredients3 lbs fresh sweet potatoes (or orange-fleshed yams), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed3/4 cup granulated white sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground ginger1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp fresh orange juice or a splash of water to start the liquid ( I USE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BY MCCORMICK ) Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into even 1/2-inch rounds or thick chunks Make the base: Place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, orange juice, and spices. Stir until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve into a thick syrup Coat and simmer: Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring gently so every piece is coated in the syrup Cover and cook: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender Thicken the glaze: Remove the lid during the final 10 minutes of cooking. Turn the heat up slightly to medium so the liquid bubbles down, thickens, and creates a rich, sticky glaze that coats the yams Serve: Remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes so the syrup thickens further before serving warm ( I ALSO PUT TINEY MARSHMELLOWS ON THE TOP OR I USE THE FLUFF MARSHMELLOWS IN A JAR

You can bake a classic 1950s Libby's Old Pumpkin Pie using simple pantry staples and a classic spice blend

You can bake a classic 1950s Libby's Old Pumpkin Pie using simple pantry staples and a classic spice blend Ingredients1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust3/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 large eggs15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin12-fluid-ounce can evaporated milk (I USE PUMPKIN SPICE INSTEAD OF THESE SPICES YOU CAN BUUY IT IN THE SPICE ISLE AT THE GROCERY STORES I USE MCCORMICK BRAND). InstructionsPreheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).Whisk the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.Beat the eggs lightly in a large bowl, then stir in the pumpkin and your dry spice mixture.Gradually stir in the evaporated milk until the filling is smooth and completely combined.Pour the mixture into your unbaked pie crust.Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40 to 50 minutes until the center is set.Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving HAPPY HOLIDAYS! YUMMY!

So I have a vehicle lined up but no way to go get it, I've tried every trimet bus and train to get to outside of mcmiville Oregon and Greyhound and Amtrak don't go there so I've been here since dec 2025 when I came in from Shreveport Louisiana via greyhound and when I was out south I tried to spend the holidays with my stupid brother Dion Simon and monte,fred and Aaron all had me beat up by the pigs of oak Grove Louisiana for no reason at all so I was in the hospital in Shreveport Louisiana for 32 days before I came out here to get money from my ex state farm insurance company agent Blake inhabit and Matt Timothy and they never brought me shit for my house in Milwaukee Oregon or any of my shit or my vehicles and I took a total loss with the irs Washington dc 📴 office for every thing I have ever purchased or inherited in my life. My new houses that State farm insurance company bought me on the Oregon coast I had moved to Mexico by the coast there by state farm insurance company in Mexico because in all reality these people will never leave me alone till there all dead in jail. So I called Rob Dixon to see if he would give me a ride to get that vehicle and he said no and look all the shit he stoled from me over the years. If I can't get it before the September 17 I'm going to ride Amtrak to Arizona and press more charges on the whole state of Oregon again and every one trying to hold me hostage. This is a true story about a portion of my life in photic USA.

So I have a vehicle lined up but no way to go get it, I've tried every trimet bus and train to get to outside of mcmiville Oregon and Greyhound and Amtrak don't go there so I've been here since dec 2025 when I came in from Shreveport Louisiana via greyhound and when I was out south I tried to spend the holidays with my stupid brother Dion Simon and monte,fred and Aaron all had me beat up by the pigs of oak Grove Louisiana for no reason at all so I was in the hospital in Shreveport Louisiana for 32 days before I came out here to get money from my ex state farm insurance company agent Blake inhabit and Matt Timothy and they never brought me shit for my house in Milwaukee Oregon or any of my shit or my vehicles and I took a total loss with the irs Washington dc 📴 office for every thing I have ever purchased or inherited in my life. My new houses that State farm insurance company bought me on the Oregon coast I had moved to Mexico by the coast there by state farm insurance company in Mexico because in all reality these people will never leave me alone till there all dead in jail. So I called Rob Dixon to see if he would give me a ride to get that vehicle and he said no and look all the shit he stoled from me over the years. If I can't get it before the September 17 I'm going to ride Amtrak to Arizona and press more charges on the whole state of Oregon again and every one trying to hold me hostage. This is a true story about a portion of my life in photic USA. 

Old-fashioned plum jam requires just fresh plums and sugar, relying on the natural pectin in the fruit skins to thicken into a rich, glossy spread

Old-fashioned plum jam requires just fresh plums and sugar, relying on the natural pectin in the fruit skins to thicken into a rich, glossy spread 4 pounds fresh ripe plums (washed, pitted, and quartered; leave the skins on for natural flavor and setting power)3 to 4 cups granulated sugar (use less if your plums are naturally sweet, or up to 5 cups if they are tart)1 tablespoon fresh lemon juiceOptional: 1/2 cup water (to help start the juice-release if your plums are firm) Combine the quartered plums and sugar in a large bowl or pot. Stir well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for several hours or overnight so the natural juices release. Simmer down: Transfer the mixture to a wide, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the lemon juice and water (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve any remaining sugar and prevent scorching Mash and cook: Cook the mixture down for about 15 to 30 minutes, using a spoon or potato masher to break the softened plums down to your preferred texture Test the set: Place a small plate in the freezer beforehand. Spoon a tiny drop of hot jam onto the cold plate and let it rest for 2 minutes. Nudge it with your finger; if it wrinkles and doesn't run like liquid, it is ready Jar it: Ladle the hot jam into clean, dry jars, wipe the rims clean, and seal tightly. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes if you want it shelf-stable for up to a year, or simply let it cool and store it in the refrigerator

Old-fashioned homemade ice cream is a rich, creamy treat made by churning a sweet milk and cream mixture inside a bucket packed with ice and rock salt

Old-fashioned homemade ice cream is a rich, creamy treat made by churning a sweet milk and cream mixture inside a bucket packed with ice and rock salt 6 large eggs (use pasteurized if you prefer to avoid raw eggs).Sugar: 1 1/4 cups of pure cane or granulated sugar.Vanilla: 4 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.Milk: One 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, two 24 oz cans of evaporated milk, and about 6 cups of whole milk to fill the canister.Freezing supplies: Crushed ice and rock salt. Mix the base: Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Fill the canister: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker's metal canister and top it off with whole milk up to the fill line Pack with ice and salt: Place the canister inside the wooden bucket. Add alternating layers of crushed ice and rock salt around the outside of the canister Churn: Turn on your electric ice cream maker or use a hand crank. Churn until the motor stalls or the handle becomes very hard to turn (usually 20 to 40 minutes) Cure: Remove the motor or crank, wipe salt away from the lid, take out the dasher (paddle), and let the ice cream firm up under a layer of fresh ice and a towel for at least an hour before serving

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler To make a simple, old-fashioned peach cobbler, you pour a quick batter over melted butter and top it with fresh or canned peaches before baking IngredientsButter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butterPeaches: 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (or two 15-oz cans of sliced peaches, drained slightly)Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar (divided: 3/4 cup for the batter, 1/4 cup for the peaches)Flour: 1 cup all-purpose flourBaking powder: 2 teaspoonsSalt: 1/4 teaspoonMilk: 3/4 cup whole milkCinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon InstructionsMelt the butter: Put the stick of butter into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the butter melt completely, then remove the dish from the oven. Mix the peaches: Toss the sliced peaches with 1/4 cup of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon in a bowl. Make the batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix Pour the batter directly into the baking dish over the melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon the peach mixture and its juices evenly over the top of the batter. Do not stir again; the crust will rise to the top during baking. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if desired. Bake: Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set Serve: Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler To make a simple, old-fashioned peach cobbler, you pour a quick batter over melted butter and top it with fresh or canned peaches before baking IngredientsButter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butterPeaches: 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (or two 15-oz cans of sliced peaches, drained slightly)Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar (divided: 3/4 cup for the batter, 1/4 cup for the peaches)Flour: 1 cup all-purpose flourBaking powder: 2 teaspoonsSalt: 1/4 teaspoonMilk: 3/4 cup whole milkCinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon InstructionsMelt the butter: Put the stick of butter into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the butter melt completely, then remove the dish from the oven. Mix the peaches: Toss the sliced peaches with 1/4 cup of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon in a bowl. Make the batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix Pour the batter directly into the baking dish over the melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon the peach mixture and its juices evenly over the top of the batter. Do not stir again; the crust will rise to the top during baking. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if desired. Bake: Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set Serve: Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

You can bake a classic, gooey southern Pecan Pie with a flaky crust, rich custard filling, and toasted pecans IngredientsPie Crust: 1 (9-inch) unbaked single-crust pie shell (store-bought or homemade).Pecans: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or coarsely chopped pecans.Eggs: 3 large eggs.Corn Syrup: 1 cup light or dark corn syrup.Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar.Butter: 2 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted.Vanilla: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.Salt: 1/2 teaspoon salt InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). (Some recipes start higher at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 350°F, but a steady 350°F works great) Scatter the pecans evenly across the bottom of the unbaked pie crust Whisk the wet and dry base: In a large bowl, beat the 3 large eggs until foamy. Whisk in the sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth Combine: Pour the custard mixture directly over the pecans in the pie crust. The pecans will naturally float toward the top as it bakes Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still have a slight jiggle. (TENT the edges with foil if the crust browns too quickly).-southern-pecan-pie Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to let the filling set. Enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

You can bake a classic, gooey southern Pecan Pie with a flaky crust, rich custard filling, and toasted pecans IngredientsPie Crust: 1 (9-inch) unbaked single-crust pie shell (store-bought or homemade).Pecans: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or coarsely chopped pecans.Eggs: 3 large eggs.Corn Syrup: 1 cup light or dark corn syrup.Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar.Butter: 2 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted.Vanilla: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.Salt: 1/2 teaspoon salt InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). (Some recipes start higher at 400°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 350°F, but a steady 350°F works great) Scatter the pecans evenly across the bottom of the unbaked pie crust Whisk the wet and dry base: In a large bowl, beat the 3 large eggs until foamy. Whisk in the sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth Combine: Pour the custard mixture directly over the pecans in the pie crust. The pecans will naturally float toward the top as it bakes Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still have a slight jiggle. (TENT the edges with foil if the crust browns too quickly).-southern-pecan-pie Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to let the filling set. Enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream