Cornbread can sometimes be a good substitute for a brick. Adding fluffed egg whites gives you a cornbread that is light and airy.

http://66squarefeetfood.blogspot.com/2010/11/cornbread-light-and-fluffy_27.html

Ham. To cut down on your gas bill, use the hotbox method, where you bring your pig to the boil and then insulate the whole pot in many layers, overnight (this is the only use to which I put an inherited mink coat!). Next morning skin the ham, glaze and bake:

http://66squarefeet.blogspot.com/2007/11/first-catch-yo-pig-part-first.html

The best apple pie. I grew up with this in South Africa - gently stewed Granny Smith apples, cinnamon and raisins.

http://66squarefeetfood.blogspot.com/2010/10/apple-pie.html

Marie

Cobble Hill