Summer is my favorite season, crazy I know! I love the long, hot days, the unexpected afternoon rain showers, and the abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit from the local farms. My favorite Savannah produce stand is Davis Produce. Their peaches…OMG! But for this cake, berries , I couldn’t resist the berries. This cake combines […]
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 […]
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 […]
This moist, dense cake is simply scrumptious! Lemon and blueberries are a match made in culinary heaven. A little sweet, a little tart and always a summertime hit. Add a dollop of whipped cream and some fresh blueberries on a slice of Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake and enjoy! Feel free to bake this cake as […]
Just because we are spending Easter at home without our family or congregational gatherings, doesn’t mean we should not enjoy some sweetness in our celebrations. This recipe has been in our family, passed from generation to generation, so long that I don’t even know where is started. What I do know is that this cake […]
St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is a holiday with a capital H! Schools are off, banks close, businesses shutter until after THE PARADE. A half a million visitors descend on our fine city to celebrate with us. If you have never experienced Savannah on St. Patrick’s Day, well, it is a bucket list item for […]
When you want to impress your dinner guests (or hey, just yourself:) with a rich, decadent chocolate dessert, I have the answer. Let’s make my favorite Chocolate Oblivion Torte. Light hints of fudge and a creamy texture, think ultra yummy chocolate truffle, that will delight your tastebuds and keep you coming back for more. Oh, […]