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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A few weeks back I promised the lovely Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella that I would submit a Chocolate Cake for The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Challenge! I had intended on doing this much sooner and only finish in the nick of time as the night ends. Lorraine is always up to lots of fun and good food, so [...]
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, blessings to you and your families. I also would like to send special wishes to my family, wish we could be together-sending you my love and a big hug to you all.
This is the first year that I will not be cooking this Holiday dinner. I passed [...]
Fruitcakes have been around for centuries and for good reason. Before you laugh, make fun of, or anything else- read on as I am going to change your mind about the most misunderstood cake of all time.
Fruitcakes are soaked in liquors with fresh nuts, real fruits, and an assortment of flavors. It also enjoys quite a [...]
It is hard to believe that this is my 100th post! It seems like it was yesterday when I made my attempt to create a blog, learning how to navigate and set up all the components. I can’t even remember when or why the idea came to me to do this. But it did and I [...]
