Over a year ago, I received the ultimate compliment when my nephew and his fiancé asked me to make their wedding cake.  Initially I panicked because wedding cakes are not my specialty.  In fact, I have only once made a … Continue reading →

As many of you have already headed full-force into Pumpkin Season, some of us (Moi), have one foot still firmly planted in the last few days of summer.  Technically, summer doesn’t end until next Wednesday.  And, given that the temps … Continue reading →

The color of this burnt orange pie could be misleading.  Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are not among its ingredients.  Instead, lemon is the starring flavor in this pie.  Together with lemon, roasted butternut squash is added to this classically southern … Continue reading →