One Bowl Chocolate Cake

| September 25, 2011

I’ve noticed that when people find out I’m a Texan, they assume a few things:  I’m mighty friendly, I love biscuits and barbecue, and I know a thing or two about Southern hospitality.  And none of those things is wrong.  But, I have to admit the hospitality part trips me up sometimes.  When faced with unexpected [...]

Ruby Red Pound Cake

| January 4, 2011

Happy New Year, y’all! First, I must apologize for my long absence.  While I can blame my lack of updates partly on my trip home to Texas, the truth is I returned from Texas over a week ago.  The real reason I haven’t shared a recipe lately is because I had an idea to make [...]

Plum Buckle

| August 30, 2010

A buckle is a streusel-topped cake that contains fresh fruit.  My favorite fruit to include in a buckle is plum for its tart and sweet bite.  I added ground ginger to my plum buckle because I can hardly wait for the warm spices of fall.  Ground cinnamon is just as good.  I used diced plums here [...]