a tasty little blog about southern baking
Posted in Desserts on Aug 25th, 2011
I read the book, “The Help” when it first came out and absolutely loved it! I have not had a chance to see the movie, but it is on the long long to do list. However, I have had a chance to sample the actual Caramel Cake that was featured in the movie which is [...]
Posted in Desserts on Jun 21st, 2010
I feel lucky to have randomly found Tender Crumb, a well-named baking blog with recipes and photos so compelling it makes one want to rush to the kitchen to preheat the oven. The mistress of Tender Crumb, Linda, is involved in a wonderful mass-baking-hysteria called The Cake Slice. This month’s installment of The Cake Slice [...]
Posted in Desserts on May 9th, 2010
I am completely in love with the idea of having a celebration where each guest brings a single layer for a cake. The collection of layers would then be assembled into a magnificent cake for all to share. It seems that this folktale-like custom is something that actually exists in the south, where a deep [...]
Posted in Desserts on Apr 29th, 2010
Just looking at the photo of this layer cake makes me salivate. I wonder If I have the patience to create something with this many layers! If I do, trust me, I’ll post about it…right after I eat it! THREE LAYERS? WHY BOTHER? Martha Meadows of Slocomb, Ala., with her little layer cake with boiled [...]
