What do you serve in the South in the summer. Banana Pudding of course! A summertime favorite and perfect for a casual supper party or family get together. You can serve it in a bowl or use small mason jars for individual servings. Mama always topped her banana pudding with meringue, but whipped cream is […]
One of my favorite things about Summer is the abundance of fresh, local fruit. I miss the days when we drove up to the family farm and picked peaches from the orchid. Daddy grew several different varieties, all so good it was hard to pick a favorite. Peach shortcake remains one of my favorite summertime […]
The temperature is rising here in Savannah and spring is starting to feel more like summer. I combat the heat and humidity with cool, fresh desserts. Lemon pie’s cool, slight tartiness brings a delightful chill to my tastebuds. Plump blueberries give a little contrasting color and plump juiciness this fabulous summer pie. Did I mention […]
No Spring or Summer get together is complete without lemon bars. A delicious shortbread crust and a tangy but sweet lemon filling topped off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. These tart finger desserts are perfect for any gathering or just because. Lemon bars are a family favorite. The easy recipe doesn’t’ take much time […]
Nothing enhances the cake experience like a well-paired filling. Mixed berry filling is one of my go-to profiles. It is versatile, pairing well with chocolate, vanilla, and just bout every other cake flavor. The bonus is that is is easy to make. Don’t have mixed berries, make this as a single berry flavor, too using […]
I love using nuts in baking. Of course, being Southern, I have a penchant for pecans but I love all nut flavors. They bring texture and saltiness to the sweet, softness of cake. Almonds, pecans, walnuts are all friends of mine but today, I am craving the compact yet powerful pistachio. The subtle taste of […]
Nothing beats the delicate sweetness of powdered sugar glass. In five minutes you can have a lovely finishing touch to any dessert. I just happen to love this glaze on pound cake but imagine the possibilities: scones, coffee cake, pound cake, donuts. You can even liven up the glaze with flavors like orange, lemon or […]
A southern staple! I can still remember visiting my grandmother Smith and being welcomed with one of her cream cheese pound cakes! Granny was a fabulous cook and her baked goods, second to none, (forgive me, Mom.) My grandmother grew up during the depression and had very little in the way of monetary things, she […]
