This is a grand cake and although it may appear daunting and overwhelming to bake and assemble, it isn’t. I have the pleasure of catering a birthday cocktail party next week for 100 people and this is one of three cakes that will be served alongside my Chocolate Layer Cake and Coconut Cream Cake.

The party [...]

Right after Christmas I took a road trip to New England to visit family for the New Year.  We were welcomed by tons of snow and blustery cold days and of course lots of great food.  Coming down with a cold upon arriving has left me tired and worn, but I always manage to perk [...]

This is the second time that I have shared a meal with you and left you high and dry to find the recipe yourself. My apologies before we get started for this gross negligence. Frankly, I am doing you a favor. If you have any desire to make these savory tarts, then you should buy [...]

Though this recipe is not a traditional Southern food, it certainly has its place in the Southern kitchen. As much as biscuits are adored, having a change of pace is needed. So many Southern dishes scream for a good loaf of crusty country bread.
 
I adore this bread and have been making it for over 25 [...]

 
My day job (retail) and my night job (baking for wedding planners & restaurants) kept me busy and on the run for most of last week. Wanting to keep the household well fed, I made a savory Roasted Tomato and Vidalia Onion Tart. Thinking that I had a day or so to take my final [...]

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 [...]