The fruit cakes have been wrapped in their bourbon-soaked cheese cloths (or swaddling clothes) for almost a week. The taste test will be coming up soon, but I’ve been advised, the older the fruit cake, the better the flavor. I understand my aunt Florence would serve the old fruit cake after New Years with a […]
I was so disappointed with myself last summer when I missed D.C.’s first State Fair. There wasn’t a big Ferris wheel, but they did have a baking contest. Baking from scratch. When I found out D.C. State Fair was having a bake sale at the 14th & U Market November 20th, I wasted […]
Caramel Pie – Tribute to Edna Lewis
By admin 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 […]
It’s been awhile since I updated this site. But Church Lady Cakes is going to be up and running in the coming months. Cake season is kind of transitioning to pie season. The seasonal berries are going to be showing up in the markets pretty soon. Just this weekend, my sister missed the last call […]
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