We all have so many fond memories of Kay’s Kitchen in Ketchikan, Alaska. The famous peanut butter pie, apple pie, cherry cream cheese. For me it was the luscious lemon meringue pie. This is a fun and easy recipe to follow, because Kay made her pies sweet, simple and delicious! Continue Reading →
Lemon Meringue Pie
This recipe is from Salmon, Desserts & Friends
by LaDonna Rose on January 18, 2018 in Desserts, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends
Nanaimo Bars
This recipe is from Salmon, Desserts & Friends
by LaDonna Rose on January 11, 2018 in Desserts, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends
Over the years, Ole and I have taken our fishing boat north through the Inside Passage. One of the fun stops along the way is a town called Nanaimo in British Columbia. Many of the local coffee and donut shops along commercial street sell these creamy chocolate treats called Nanaimo Bars. I’m hooked on this slice of heaven, one bite and you will be too! Continue Reading →
Mystery Bars
This recipe is from My Tiny Alaskan Oven
by LaDonna Rose on January 4, 2018 in Desserts, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes
I have made a lot of bar cookies in my life, but these Mystery Bars are definitely the best. Don’t be surprised if someone asks you for the recipe! Continue Reading →
Raspberry Fool with Cardamom Cookies
This recipe is from My Tiny Alaskan Oven
by LaDonna Rose on October 9, 2017 in Desserts, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes
This Raspberry Fool turns tangy raspberries and luscious whipped cream into a simple yet elegant dessert in a snap. Fold fresh raspberries—either lightly mashed or fully puréed—into a good quality whipped cream for a light, fluffy dessert that will wow your guests (and leave them disbelieving the dessert’s simplicity). The liqueur is optional, but note that orange liqueur adds a lovely sweet citrus note that deepens the rich, berry flavor of this fool. Continue Reading →
Rhubarb Crumble
This recipe is from My Tiny Alaskan Oven
by LaDonna Rose on September 11, 2017 in Breakfast, Desserts, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes
This Rhubarb Crumble is quick and easier to make than pie. It’s versatile, too, because you can add strawberries in the spring or apples in the fall. I usually pop it into the oven shortly before we sit down to eat so it’s still warm for dessert! Continue Reading →
About LaDonna
I’m LaDonna Rose Gundersen, Alaskan fisherwoman, cookbook author and lover of salmon. The recipes and tales I share are inspired by life aboard the LaDonna Rose – the fishing boat my husband Ole and I operate together out of Ketchikan, Alaska. Read more...Follow me Facebook
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