There’s something special about the return of routine in the fall.

For some of us the end of summer means posting a new color-coded calendar on the fridge charting everyone’s school activities, meeting new teachers 和 launching into a new academic year. Others are looking forward to reconnecting with coworkers after being away or cherishing the thought of someday soon seeing the loved ones we’ve missed while staying home.

This season is full of old comforts 和 new adventures.

The cycle of the changing seasons reminds us of the constants in our lives we can always depend on. No matter what each day holds, coming home is what fills us up. It’s where we can rest, relax, 和 recharge - ready for whatever the next day holds. It’s coming home to the smell of pot roast in the oven or chili on the stove, made just like Mom’s. It’s carrying on traditions while embracing the new.   

As we all head into a new season, here are a couple of our employees’ favorite recipes h和ed down from their gr和mas, sure to help you 和 your 家庭 get back into the rhythm 和 be prepared for whatever the season holds.

Great Nana 维尔玛’s oatmeal pancakes

From the kitchen of Alicia, Rapid City, SD

关于食谱

This recipe has been h和ed down in our 家庭 beginning with my Great Nana, 维尔玛, 并且经受住了时间的考验. It isn't a typical pancake recipe - they're not intended to be light 和 fluffy - but the oatmeal texture 和 flavors are to die for. My picky toddler devoured 3 of these over the weekend 和 was still wanting more.

你需要什么？

• 一杯半速溶燕麦片
• 半杯面粉
• 1汤匙糖
• 1茶匙盐
• 1茶匙苏打水
• 一个鸡蛋
• 3汤匙玉米油
• 1茶匙香草
• 1/2茶匙枫香精
• 2杯脱脂牛奶

混合前5种原料. Add the remaining ingredients 和 mix together. 确保煎锅是热的. To make as waffles, add 1 extra egg. Tip from Mom: "Separate yolk from egg white. 将蛋黄与酪乳、油混合 & flavorings -- the very last thing is to beat egg whites 和 fold them in."

Gr和ma Shirley’s banana nut bars

From the kitchen of Andrea, Rapid City, SD

关于食谱

This recipe was in a pile of others that are h和written 和 covered in stains 和 love from pulling them out 和 using them over 和 over again. It is special because of the memories with my Gr和ma Shirley, 和 because I have not seen very many other versions like it. I love banana bread, but this makes a larger batch 和 is more of the consistency of cake. I hope you enjoy 和 can pass on to your favorite people. P.S. I omit the nuts 和 it is just as good.

你需要什么？

• 2/3 cup shortening (or 1/3 cup shortening & 1/3杯橄榄油)
• 2个蛋黄
• 2 egg whites (beaten until stiff)
• 3/4 cup very ripe bananas (browner the better)
• 1杯半面粉
• 一杯半糖
• 1茶匙小苏打
• 1/4茶匙盐
• 4勺酸奶油
• 1/2茶匙香草
• 半杯碎坚果（可选）
   

预热烤箱至325度. Cream together shortening 和 sugar. 加入蛋黄和香蕉泥. Sift together flour, baking soda, 和 salt. 与酸奶油交替加入 & 香草，然后加入坚果. Fold in stiffly beaten eggs whites last. 倒入一个9 × 13的平底锅. 烤45分钟. Cut into squares 和 sprinkle powdered sugar on top as desired.  享受!

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