Delancey’s – Perfect Southern Goodness
I know some of you already know this, but if you’re late to the Foodie Party, I also write for a local magazine here. I try to share each article with you after it’s published. However, I’m a month behind. This one is from the December 2012 issue of Alamance Magazine. It’s about the most … Read more
Fit for a Mardi Gras King….Cake.
I have a super good friend of mine that is in love with everything Mardi Gras, and I know she looks forward to it every year. Well, this year, I decided to try my hand at a King Cake. I also knew that I would need to get her honest opinion as well since she … Read more
Mom’s Birthday Cake…Amazing Woman, Amazing Cake
Let’s get the most important thing of the year out of the way first….. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST AMAZING MOTHER THIS REDHEAD COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR! I love you with all my heart, and I can’t wait to see what and where 2012 is going to bring you and I! Today is my … Read more
Sundays with Friends – Pound Cake Memories: Must try Peach Pound Cake Recipe!
Today’s Sundays with Friends is coming to you a little differently. Normally, I feature one of your recipes and a story you write about your recipe. The recipe part didn’t change today, because this recipe comes from a friend of my Mom’s. The difference is that I, personally, could write something to go with this … Read more
Caking with Mom: The Final Touch of Love
In the end, just like in life, it’s the little added touches that make everything worthwhile. Whether it is something as simple as a kind smile added to your day from a stranger, or a special delivery coming in the mail. It’s all about the special touches of life you and others add daily. Here, … Read more
Caking with Mom: Tying up some booties…
With every beautiful sweater cake, you need to make sure all details are done. Right down to the seam on the front and down to the tie on the ribbon of the booties. Yes, I said booties. *smiles* Super cute booties to match the super cute baby sweater. Sadly, only one post left for this … Read more
Caking with Mom: Design Time!
Ok, folks. This is the first of the last three Caking with Mom postings. I am so thankful for everyone that has read every single one of these in the series. Your support is truly appreciated. And, I can honestly say this experience has left me with a better understanding of how much work goes … Read more
Caking with Mom: Your Lines Must Be Straight!
I know I have mentioned in past posts that food doesn’t always have to be perfect. Cookies don’t have to be perfectly round because it is homemade love, etc. But, those are COOKIES people! Not, cake. A cake done to perfection says it is made with love and care as well in a different way. … Read more
Caking with Mom: Let the Icing Begin with the Crumbcoat!
Look at the Crumbcoat as the foundation for a beautiful masterpiece. You take a blob of the icing and plop (yes, I just used blob and plop in the same sentence) it on the top of your cake. You then slather the icing all over the top of the cake evenly and on the sides … Read more
Caking with Mom: Prepping the Cake for Perfection
Sooooooooooooo, I didn’t mean to, but I did tell a slight fib….icing is coming. But, we have to prep the cake first. Mom had to first cut the cake to specifications before icing it. You can use many tools you have around the house to trim your cake. A plastic cup makes a great edge … Read more
