Chef Owen Snyder (affectionately known as “Papa O” around here) recalls a comforting childhood favorite — crispy fried green tomatoes and sweet onions tucked between slices of warm white bread. The contrast of crunchy, golden edges and juicy tomato centers creates a simple, satisfying sandwich that’s all about memory and home. “On cold days, our...Read More

This old-timey recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake is courtesy of a dear friend who is a retired woodsman and has quite an enviable collection of old cookbooks from the turn of the century. Larry enjoys baking in his free time using recipes from his old cookbooks. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar...Read More

This is an old-timey recipe that has always been a popular Fall treat for weeknights since most of the ingredients were probably in the pantry .  INGREDIENTS: 2 cups raisins 1 cup ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup...Read More