My monthly Sphere magazine report includes articles on Greek cooking, clam bakes, the crochet craze, meatballs, casseroles, and this creamy almond pie!

Sphere Magazine, September 1973

Jelly-Glazed Apple Cake
Apple season is here and time to start baking! Let’s begin with this beautiful apple cake glazed with apple jelly and sprinkled with toasted almonds.

Frosted Banana Cake
Overripe bananas mean a banana cake for today, which I decided to bake in an old vintage loaf pan. And wait until you read where I found the recipe!

Barley Stuffed Peppers
I adore stuffed peppers and especially love these using barley rather than rice. These hearty peppers make a great meatless Monday meal!

Spicy Avocado Sauce
This spicy avocado sauce is great served with any kind of eggs or vegetables, or even just spread on toast or an English muffin. I can’t get enough of it!

Happy Birthday 2015 to my Firstborn
Today is very special. It is the birthday of my firstborn, Kristina. I remember everything about that day, one of the happiest of my life.

Fresh Vegetable Recipes from France
It’s not often one will find a corn recipe in a French cookbook, but here’s a good one, along with lots of other recipes using fresh vegetables.






