Vanilla

This week's recipe is a refreshing and simple dessert that is a sure crowd pleaser. Strawberry Dream 2 - 4 oz. boxes of instant vanilla pudding 1 box of vanilla wafers 1 bag of strawberry glaze 1 tub of whipped topped, thawed 1 tub of strawberries 2 bananas, optional Mix vanilla pudding as directed, set aside. In a casserole dish, layer vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, sliced strawberries and bananas, strawberry glaze, and whipped topping.

Ever-Ready Muffins Original recipe from Val Harrison, but modifications over the years by Rose Watts have produced this recipe. 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses, sorghum or honey 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 small package instant vanilla pudding 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup strawberry preserves 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4 teaspoons soda 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons vanilla ...

Carrot Cake Supreme Buttermilk Glaze adds extra moistness to this cake and makes it incredibly rich. Cover and chill the cake, and serve it the second day; it'll slice neater. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated carrots 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 31/2-ounce can flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Buttermilk Glaze Deluxe Cream Cheese Frosting Grease three 9-inch round cake pans; line with wax paper.

The Boyle County Farmer's Market kicked off its 2009 season Saturday at the Boyle County Fairgrounds. Thanks to all of the veteran shoppers who braved the cool, rainy weather to come out to visit us. Vendors will be setting up from now until Nov. 1. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. This week at the market, look for: Homemade jams and jellies Freshly-baked Amish bread and muffins Sourdough bread Dried apples Dried dip mixes Hand-dipped beeswax candles Heirloom tomato plants Vegetable plants Flowers Mother's Day gift baskets Fresh local produce: Lettuce Spinach Onions Asparagus Butternut squash Rhubarb Fresh herbs - mint, oregano, thyme, lemon balm Fresh from Florida Tomatoes Cucumbers Yellow squash Recipe of the week Rhubarb Crunch 1 cup flour3/4 cup rolled oats1 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 teaspoon cinnamon4 cups rhubarb, chopped1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly.

The Wilderness Trail Homemakers Club formed in September 1952 with 13 members. The club's first officers were President Grace Turnbull; Vice President Eula Humphrey; and Secretary/Treasurer Edna Miller. Wilderness Trail meets the first Thursday of each month, September through June, and presently has 34 members. Current officers are: President Anita Jacobs; Vice President Betty Gayle Williams; Secretary JoAnn Whitcomb; and Treasurer Marianne Kirby. Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola Cake From Sue Feather 1 cup Coca-Cola 1/2 cup oil 1 stick margarine 3 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla In saucepan, bring coke, oil, margarine and cocoa to a boil.

Chocoholics and morning people unite. This early morning treat tingles the taste buds and the sweet aroma satisfies the senses. This unique recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and is delicious on cold winter mornings. My grandmother, Joyce Niece, makes my Eastern Kentucky favorite, Cocoa Gravy. Tasty treat Cocoa Gravy is the perfect combination of chocolaty goodness and sugar. When you make Cocoa Gravy "the aroma wafts through the house tantalizing my nose," says Danielle Von, Niece's granddaughter.

Run for Independence is Saturday STANFORD - The second annual Run for Independence, a 5K run/walk, will be 8 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. Registration is $12 for ages 16 and over; and $5 for 15 and under. Awards will be given in each class and to the overall man and woman winners. T-shirts will be given to all participants. For more information, call Vance Mitchell at (606) 365-2440. Ice cream social set Saturday HARRODSBURG - Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home will have its annual ice cream social 4 p.m. Saturday on the front lawn.

There was no heavy artillery involved in this war. The combatants came armed solely with plain cupcakes and a few edible decorations. The 4-H Cupcake Wars took place Friday night at the Garrard County Fair. Anyone of 4-H eligible age, 9-18, could participate, even if they weren’t 4-H members. “The cupcake war is basically a decorating competition,” said organizer Rose Pruett. “The kids were allowed to bring up to three additional items from home to add to their cupcakes.” There were several categories kids could enter, including team, individual, and middle-age (7-11)

Wolf Run plans open house Wolf Run will have its fall open house and blessing of the animals 3-6 p.m. Oct. 11 The blessing will begin at 3:30 p.m., presided over my the Rev. Gino Donatelli. The event will include food and activities, such as face painting and guided tours. Admission is free. Donations suggested. Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and Educational Facility, a no-kill, non-profit organization, is at 7376 Old Danville Road in Southern Jessamine County. For more information, call (859)

There was no heavy artillery involved in this war. The combatants came armed solely with plain cupcakes and a few edible decorations. The 4-H Cupcake Wars took place Friday night at the Garrard County Fair. Anyone of 4-H eligible age, 9-18, could participate, even if they weren’t 4-H members. “The cupcake war is basically a decorating competition,” said organizer Rose Pruett. “The kids were allowed to bring up to three additional items from home to add to their cupcakes.” There were several categories kids could enter, including team, individual, and middle-age (7-11)

Wolf Run plans open house Wolf Run will have its fall open house and blessing of the animals 3-6 p.m. Oct. 11 The blessing will begin at 3:30 p.m., presided over my the Rev. Gino Donatelli. The event will include food and activities, such as face painting and guided tours. Admission is free. Donations suggested. Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and Educational Facility, a no-kill, non-profit organization, is at 7376 Old Danville Road in Southern Jessamine County. For more information, call (859)

The Boyle County Farmer's Market kicked off its 2009 season Saturday at the Boyle County Fairgrounds. Thanks to all of the veteran shoppers who braved the cool, rainy weather to come out to visit us. Vendors will be setting up from now until Nov. 1. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. This week at the market, look for: Homemade jams and jellies Freshly-baked Amish bread and muffins Sourdough bread Dried apples Dried dip mixes Hand-dipped beeswax candles Heirloom tomato plants Vegetable plants Flowers Mother's Day gift baskets Fresh local produce: Lettuce Spinach Onions Asparagus Butternut squash Rhubarb Fresh herbs - mint, oregano, thyme, lemon balm Fresh from Florida Tomatoes Cucumbers Yellow squash Recipe of the week Rhubarb Crunch 1 cup flour3/4 cup rolled oats1 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 teaspoon cinnamon4 cups rhubarb, chopped1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly.

Chocoholics and morning people unite. This early morning treat tingles the taste buds and the sweet aroma satisfies the senses. This unique recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and is delicious on cold winter mornings. My grandmother, Joyce Niece, makes my Eastern Kentucky favorite, Cocoa Gravy. Tasty treat Cocoa Gravy is the perfect combination of chocolaty goodness and sugar. When you make Cocoa Gravy "the aroma wafts through the house tantalizing my nose," says Danielle Von, Niece's granddaughter.

The Wilderness Trail Homemakers Club formed in September 1952 with 13 members. The club's first officers were President Grace Turnbull; Vice President Eula Humphrey; and Secretary/Treasurer Edna Miller. Wilderness Trail meets the first Thursday of each month, September through June, and presently has 34 members. Current officers are: President Anita Jacobs; Vice President Betty Gayle Williams; Secretary JoAnn Whitcomb; and Treasurer Marianne Kirby. Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola Cake From Sue Feather 1 cup Coca-Cola 1/2 cup oil 1 stick margarine 3 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla In saucepan, bring coke, oil, margarine and cocoa to a boil.

Under no circumstances will I eat a mushy, brown banana, and I don't think I'm alone. It's fortunate, therefore, that my grandmother taught me to bake rather than just feeding me banana bread. My Grandma Gail and I always have had a strong connection. Our favorite color is yellow, we love red meat, and we live to bake. Although I spent a fair amount of time shuffling my pink cowgirl boots across the prairie, I was the only grandchild who truly enjoyed baking and eating as much as she did. Not much has changed.

This week's recipe is a refreshing and simple dessert that is a sure crowd pleaser. Strawberry Dream 2 - 4 oz. boxes of instant vanilla pudding 1 box of vanilla wafers 1 bag of strawberry glaze 1 tub of whipped topped, thawed 1 tub of strawberries 2 bananas, optional Mix vanilla pudding as directed, set aside. In a casserole dish, layer vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, sliced strawberries and bananas, strawberry glaze, and whipped topping.

HARRODSBURG - Between meetings of Mercer County 4-H Clubs devoted to livestock and shooting, coaching basketball and taking care of her family, Dana Anderson often finds herself mixing up a cake. Since word got out about her chocolate frosting, she has found herself baking cakes for family, friends and members of her church, Indian Hills Christian. For the cakes, she uses a bought mix, and prefers Duncan Hines. She discovered the icing recipe on the back of a Hershey's Cocoa can while she was in graduate school.

Ever-Ready Muffins Original recipe from Val Harrison, but modifications over the years by Rose Watts have produced this recipe. 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses, sorghum or honey 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 small package instant vanilla pudding 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup strawberry preserves 1 tablespoon cinnamon 4 teaspoons soda 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons vanilla ...

Run for Independence is Saturday STANFORD - The second annual Run for Independence, a 5K run/walk, will be 8 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. Registration is $12 for ages 16 and over; and $5 for 15 and under. Awards will be given in each class and to the overall man and woman winners. T-shirts will be given to all participants. For more information, call Vance Mitchell at (606) 365-2440. Ice cream social set Saturday HARRODSBURG - Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home will have its annual ice cream social 4 p.m. Saturday on the front lawn.