This is the second time making this rich buttery cake. The first time I took a bold risk and made mini egg shaped cakes. It was bold because I hadn’t done a trial run on the recipe, and delivery for an Easter wedding left me no time for a redo. But, I must say that [...]

 
These last few weeks I have made it a point to go through some piles of recipes, which I have been holding on to for a decade or more. This recipe is one of those. The AJC had a huge article on poundcakes that I cut out for a rainy day.
The only problem with waiting [...]

 
 
I would be hard pressed to pick my favorite pound cake from all that I have tried this past year. This one is fabulous and this one is just as good but a touch sweeter. But really, how can you go wrong with any combination that includes butter, sugar, flour and sour cream along with [...]

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 [...]

My first experience eating Krispy Kreme donuts was when one of my daughters went on a class trip to the Krispy Kreme bakery in Atlanta. They needed a chaparone and seeing that I have a thing for donuts-I volunteered before looking at my schedule. I was going no matter what.
It was only natural for me to zero in [...]

Savoring coffee just in the morning has turned into the afternoon of late. Adding a Coffee Jelly to the daily dose is probably not too smart and I know I shouldn’t have, but then how could I resist. Besides I was about to do something I had been meaning to for awhile; cut a recipe [...]

I don’t like Banana Pudding, never have liked it, till now that is. Hating to admit it, I think perhaps I may be somewhat of a picky eater. Learning to cook and eat Southern has required me