Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
Simple Cucumbers and Onions
This super simple mixture of cucumbers and onions is a refreshing and delicious dish.
My mother and grandmothers would often serve it from as soon as the cucumbers ripened in the summer through the early fall. Today, I often make it using the “hot house” or “hydroponic” cucumbers available in supermarket all year round. In the summer, it is great to just keep a container in the refrigerator to have as a snack or a side with a meal.
My husband said he always had it made with white vinegar. However, my mom usually used cider vinegar. I use the cider vinegar because it is less acidic (and I have a reaction to acidic foods) and I like the flavor. One of these days, I will make some with white vinegar for him and rice vinegar (even less acidic) for me. 🙂
Frankly, it was hard to get a picture for this post…someone kept eating it before I could get it, so I had to take one as soon as I put all the ingredients together.
