Plum Crumble Cake

Plum Crumble Cake

“Plumble” is the name my husband gave this cake. A sour cream and almond coffee cake with a layer of moist plums in the middle and a cinnamon crumble topping. It is sooo good! I’ve made it here in a 9 inch spring form pan which makes it easy to...
Garlic and Cheese Grits – Southern Style

Garlic and Cheese Grits – Southern Style

So many birthdays in August that it seems as if we have been celebrating and traveling all month! Actually, we have traveled to thirteen states in thirty days! A couple of weeks ago we were back in North Carolina. We were met in the driveway by Nate, one bad-ass...
Homemade Vanilla Honey Yogurt

Homemade Vanilla Honey Yogurt

Yogurt..I wondered if I could make it without all of the gadgets, making it the old fashion way. Let’s face it, back in 1500 BC they weren’t making yogurt with electric yogurt makers. I remembered my mother making it back in the seventies and I recalled...
Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding

ser·en·dip·i·ty: an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. Serendipity. It’s all over the place, at least that’s how I see it. I have “an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident”. Call them coincidences, chance or kizmit,...
Lemon Torta Capri

Lemon Torta Capri

Like Limoncello, this torta reigns from southern Italy. It is simple and satisfying as a dessert served with a dollop of lemon curd on the side or afternoon treat served with a spot of iced or hot tea. Lemon Curd Author: Eva Marie Recipe type: Dessert  ...
Dutch Baby Pancake with Berries

Dutch Baby Pancake with Berries

I arrived back from our Texas to Maryland adventure with a terrible flu. After coughing and sneezing all week, this morning, I’m finally feeling a bit better so I’ve decided to make a pretty Dutch Baby pancake. This is a showy dish that will impress your...