March 28, 2024

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Note: This is Patricia Tanumihardja’s recipe and commentary.  Can’t wait to try them!! While traveling in Vietnam, I learned two other methods of softening the rice paper: one is to wipe it with a wet, non-terry towel until pliable, and the second, use a spray bottle. The rest is easy. Well, …

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Recipe for the best fruit salad desert known to man: 1 can fruit cocktail 1 can mandarin oranges 1 apple, diced 1 pear, diced 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup purple grapes, seedless 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup mayo 1 cup marshmallow crème Mix well, being sure to distribute …

Grammy’s Tamales Recipe

Corn Husks 4 or 5 bags of corn husks. Maybe more. Clean while still dry. Remove all the dry corn silk and debris from them while they are still dry.   An easy way to do it is to shuffle them outdoors in front of a fan pointing away from you. …