"In celebration of tonight's KU Final four game- I made these so delicious crisps. My husband loves cherries and I used rasberry and blackberries in others! the smell is amazing- almond extract is the trick!!! So tasty- we are digging in with vanilla icecream at half time!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!! Rock Chalk Jayhawks""

"Don't let the few ingredients fool you. I made this for a family graduation party and everyone loved it- all ages. It is easy on the cook the day of- I marinaded 24 hours and would do even 48 next time. I served with chicken sate, corn on the cob and green bean salad and Waldorf salad-thanks Ina for another easy delicious recipe! "

"I have always used hocks but with canned green beans and their juices,simmering all day, so I decided to try the fresh beans while they are in season and I just loved the variation with water. I did add a chopped onion with the ham hocks in the beginning! The sugar is a new twist to me as well- don't forget the pepper!!!! "