Do You Like To Experiment ? - Or Do You Just Go With The Tried And True ?

Some people are much more adventurous than others. They like to go out on a limb and try something new. If the end result is a flop, who cares. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Others are more cautious. They like to know what the end result is going to be when they begin something. They stay in their comfort zone. They know that when they "deliver the goods" they are going to be GOOD.

I'm talkig about baking, folks. Yesterday I found an old file with lots of recipes that I used to make when my kids were little. A big hit that you would see at every shower, anniversary, etc. was "Sex In A Pan". It was sooo yummy. My cousin made some for Easter dinner this year and I had forgotten how good it tasted.

Another favourite recipe that I would make for the kids was "Magic Cookie Bars" made with Eagle Brand milk. Oh so good also. One easy but decadent recipe that I would make for office parties and family gatherings that was a big hit was "Skor Trifle".

I was never a pie maker. I'm just not very good when it comes to dough. Yes, that kind $$$$ of dough also. I blame it on the rolling pin. When my mother makes her famous apple pie you know exactly what it will look like and taste like before it hits the table. She swears by her Tenderflake Pie Crust Recipe.

Today my kids are older and I don't make desserts like I used to. With the challenge for all of us to be more health conscious, these old favourites are not on the low calorie, low fat list.

But then again, you DO use low in fat angel food cake for the Skor Trifle.