Author Archives: roseroby

Tonight I traveled to the West, specifically Hollywood, California with Martha’s Orange Chiffon Cake from page 397. I used clementines to make this cake, which is a variety of the mandarin orange.  They’re in season now and their juice is … Continue reading →

Tonight I indulged in a Tex-Mex specialty, a Tamale Pie from page 309 of the Southwest section. I’ve pointed out the cultural significance of Martha’s American Food so much during this project that it’s probably getting to be tedious by … Continue reading →

Today I had an old fashioned Midwestern favorite with Martha’s Caramel Corn Ice Cream from page 276. This was the most complicated ice cream I’ve made so far.  First I needed to make some fresh caramel corn.  I also needed … Continue reading →

After my healthy tofu dinner it was time to reward my virtue with a yummy dessert, so I made Martha’s Date Shake from the West on page 347. I used some homemade vanilla ice cream to make this shake and … Continue reading →

Hello again Martha fans!  No, I haven’t given up on The Me n’ Martha Project, I’ve just been juggling a lot these days.  I’m trying to do justice to an American Icon and her American Cookbook masterpiece, and I can’t … Continue reading →

As you might know, I’ve been on an ice cream making kick lately.  I had every intention of making Martha’s Caramel Corn Ice Cream for the Me n’ Martha Project.  But avocados were on sale at the market today.  And … Continue reading →

I bet when you think about Barbecued Ribs you think of the South, but tonight I made Martha’s Kansas City-style ribs from her Midwest section on page 246. Actually, I made oven cooked pork ribs with a rich barbecue sauce.  … Continue reading →

Today I tried Martha’s All-American Vanilla Ice Cream from page 75.  Of course, vanilla ice cream is a wonderful blank canvas to add almost anything your heart desires to the mix.  It’s also best when it compliments a fabulous dessert. … Continue reading →

Today I tried a retro recipe from the West with Martha’s take on an Orange Julius from page 347. I haven’t had an Orange Julius since I was a kid in the 1970s.  Back in those days they were hugely … Continue reading →

Today I tried a Midwestern spin on an All-American favorite with Martha’s Malted Milk Ball Ice Cream from page 276. Christmas came early for me yesterday when my new KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker attachment finally showed up at my door!  … Continue reading →