Southern Caramel Cake is one of those desserts that is a true labor of love. So rich and decadant, it’s a cake that surely takes any special occasion to a whole new level and is by far one of my family’s favorite cakes. We celebrated two birthdays in my family this past weekend – Mama’s and my husband’s. I asked each of them what kind of cake they would like for their birthday…
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A major reason for the popularity of smoothies is their chameleon-like ability to be transformed into whatever you need them to be. Whether you just want a sweet treat, a workout drink, a health-boost or want to lose weight – smoothies can do it all. It’s what makes them so great, well that and the fact that they are excessively delicious. Because smoothies are so adaptable…
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My husband Jack and I will both admit it – we are major coffee addicts! Neither of us can go without our morning cup of Joe! So this past weekend…our coffee maker broke! Both of us were DYING until we could get to the nearest coffee shop – which was en route to the closest store so we could buy a new coffee maker as soon as possible! There’s no doubt about it, both of us look…
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My husband has only a couple of hobbies, but my oh my, he did choose them well. What I mean to say, is that HIS hobbies benefits ME directly. It’s a selfish way to look at things, but he could have chosen silly things like NASCAR, model rocket building or golfing — none of which have any side perks that funnel towards my way. So hurray to my amazing husband for choosing growing…
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An old-fashioned fudge recipe with the flavor of caramel and a little crunch of toasted walnuts. Who doesn’t like fudge? I’m willing to bet that no one out there is raising their hand in answer to that question. Chocolate is the clear frontrunner when it comes to fudge, no doubt about that, but the runner-up flavor is hands down this brown sugar fudge. It’s smooth, it’s tooth-achingly…
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Easy chocolate swirled fudge filled peppermint and candy canes. 10 minutes, 5 ingredients! Too early for holiday treats? Who are you kidding. I clearly have no concept of time or seasons when it comes to holiday baking. I made you a mint chocolate chip pie in August, peppermint fudge cookies in September, and some crazy super-soft Gingersnaps just last week. I’m a seasonally…
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Hot Milk Cake Scalded milk produces a moist crumb in this simple yet stunning cake from Dr. Ho s Humble Pie in North Garden, Virginia. serves 10-12 Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cups whole milk 2 1⁄2 tbsp. vanilla extract 3 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt 1 lb. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 1 (1-lb.) box confectioners sugar…
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This recipe is coming down the generations through my husband side. My grandmother in law is where the recipe originated for me (not sure where she got it) and it is my mother in law’s claim to fame now. The truth is that usually my hubby makes it when we have it, but maybe I better step it up and be the one to make it so that the tradition of women married into the family…
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I have such great admiration for people who bake elaborately decorated cakes with beautiful flowers and other frosting and fondant decorations! There are so many talented bakers and bloggers creating gorgeous desserts, and I always say that ‘someday’ I’ll take a cake decorating class to learn how to do it myself! But – I know myself – and I really don’t have the patience (nor…
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I have some really exciting news to share, Yummy Pics: A Food Blogger’s Guide to Better Photos has been on the top 100 list for 6 months! I am super excited about this and have to thank all of you who have purchased a copy — thank you so much. When I released the ebook in October of last year I never imagined that it would remain on the top 100 list for the following six months…
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I first had this fiery, deeply flavorful chicken dish as a friend’s home along with dosas and ever since hooked to it. I was told it’s a traditional Chettinad chicken curry and that there are quite a few variations to this recipe. In today’s version, chicken is simmered in coconut milk and gets its unique flavor from a blend of quite a few spices like fennel seeds, coriander…
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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: You are only 4 ingredients away from peanut butter fudge-perfection. I’ll let you in on my guilty holiday secret; I am on a fudge kick. I love it. My kids love it. And even my “anti-sugar” husband steals pieces when I’m not looking. They all come home asking what kind of fudge I’ve made that day. Yesterday, I made everybody’s favorite, a…
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You can adapt this chicken curry with coconut milk recipe in many different ways to suit your palates and I have mentioned some variations below, while I explain the flow of how I make it. If you use canned or packaged coconut milk, this is a very easy dish to put together in under 30 mins. Making your own coconut milk will obviously elevate the flavour of the curry but it’s…
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The Story: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I get to spend all day in the kitchen, eat way too much pie and then watch football until I fall asleep. But during the next few days… the last thing I want to do is turn the oven back on. So I’m always on the hunt for a good no-bake dessert. [end-story] Ingredients Chocolate Fudge: 2 C. chocolate chips 1 can. Eagle Brand® sweetened…
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Sometimes you want something quick, sweet and easy without firing up the oven. Especially here at the moment, where the temperature is hitting 40 degrees Celsius. Eww. I know Australians are supposed to be excited by that and go frolicking on the beach, but I hate the heat outdoors. The fair-skinned European in me just wants to hibernate in front of the air-con, spraying mists…
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If you’re looking for an easy and hearty vegetarian dinner, this curry is for you. It comes from my friend Gena’s new book, Choosing Raw. Many of you may already be familiar with Gena’s blog, which shares the same name as her book, but if you’re not, you’re missing out! Her blog is a fantastic resource for vegan living, but even if you’re like me and don’t follow a 100% vegan…
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Ingredients: 3 eggs yolks – I used grade B eggs which is about 60g 1 whole egg 35g corn oil 50g plain flour Pinch of salt 50g condensed milk 3 eggs whites 45g sugar 1/8 tsp cream of tartar or 1/2 tsp lemon juice Line the base of an 6″ round pan. Do not grease the sides. Method: 1. Put oil in a saucepan and heat on low fire until just simmering. If you have a thermometer it…
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