David Guas' King Cake (photo by Ellen Silverman)

Epiphany!

By On January 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Culture and Community, New Orleans, Recipes, Virginia

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Tomorrow is the last and 12th day of Christmas (Epiphany), even Ethiopian Christmas (Coptic). We never celebrated the last day of Christmas in the protestant church. Three Kings Day celebrates the visit of the 3 Magi or Kings bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. A King Cake is […]

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Caramel Pie – Tribute to Edna Lewis

By On September 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Culture and Community, People, Pie Recipes, Places, pound cake, Recipes, Virginia

I remember the first time I saw the cookbook A Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis. It was a softcover copy my sister still owns, with a seasoned Edna Lewis in a field of sunflowers. Last spring our Favorite Chefs group hosted a potluck tribute to Edna Lewis. This book was one of the […]

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