Strawberry season is over in the South. Even though, this minor detail won’t stop me from finding ways to enjoy them all year long.  About a month ago, I had to make mini pies for an event; Banana Cream with Chocolate, Coconut Cream with Caramel, Lemon Cream with Blueberries, and Lemon Chiffon pies.
(I realize that [...]

A year ago, one of my goals was to sample a host of Shrimp and Grits meals in Charleston. This is a task that I have flat out failed at. In my defense, part of the blame is due to shrimp. I love them, but they don’t always love me. A huge belly ache and [...]

This “Very Good Chocolate Cake” recipe has been marked in my cookbook- as a must do for almost a year. It took a birthday request for chocolate cake to actually move me to make it. I have not hidden from you, the fact that I am not a big chocolate fan and prefer a Coconut [...]

A “Benne” seed is the old Southern name for “sesame” seeds. They were brought to the Lowcountry in 1769 by African slaves. They are still called Benne seeds to this day in the South, and frankly I would be surprised if that ever changes. It is part of the charm of the South. Southerners hold [...]

Somehow, the pleasure of having a Panna Cotta had escaped me till this past week. Frankly, I am not sure how. Even though I am not a fan of custards, flans, Crème Brule and the like, something about a Panna Cotta has always intrigued me.  The talented Tartlette, has made a few Panna Cottas, and [...]

A few months ago my grandson tugged on my shirt early one morning. He proceeded to tell me that he was hungry for “briskcus”. Unclear as to what he was saying, I asked him to repeat his request again. Still unclear we went another round or two when it dawned on me what he wanted. [...]

Stuffed bell peppers are my idea of a Sunday supper. Add braised spring Vidalia onions that are smothered in cream and well…………I just want Sundays to come more often than once a week. Having finally made my way to the Charleston Farmer’s Market this season, I had to come home with an armful of bright [...]

  
How fitting to return once again from a lapse in posting with yet another cake, this time to celebrate the arrival of another beloved grandson and the 2nd birthday of the other.   
But, before we go into the story, I have few words for those of you that had the misfortune to visit my site on [...]

First, I want to apologize for being gone so long without word. I hadn’t intended for this to happen, but what started as a few days turned into a week, quickly becoming two weeks and then more. Then all of a sudden I was lost and couldn’t find my way back. This is not something [...]

My week got away from me as usual- Macaron marathon baking once again, 350 of them to be exact!  I agreed to donate that many for two events and spent the better part of my early mornings before work and my day off crafting those devilish little French rounds of joy……
I am pleased to say that [...]