A Southern Grace

December 5, 2013

nuts about nuts

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In all my life, I've never seen an upside-down cake that didn't involve some sort of fruit.


Granted, I've only really been paying close attention to such things for about 6 years (egadders, have I been blogging that long?*), but still, have you ever encountered or heard of such a thing?

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December 2, 2013

poor mary jane

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It's a shame that such a lovely name for a little girl has somehow managed to have some negative connotations. Let's focus on the positive, shall we?

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November 26, 2013

two become one

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It's a sad truth that marriages don't always work out, but this particular union is a happy one.

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November 21, 2013

corns, calluses, and another giveaway

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Whose idea was it to name those terrible knobs that arise on our feet after one of the most extraordinary vegetables in the world? What an insult.

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gobble gobble!

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The number of potential Thanksgiving desserts is astronomical, but I wanted to show you some of my best recommendations. A few of these have definitely graced our holiday table in the past, but this year, it'll be something new: Pecan Pie Cheesecake. You'll want to stay tuned for that one.

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November 17, 2013

farms of hickory (and an awesome giveaway)

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I think my new favorite item to make is the upside-down cake.


Granted, there aren't quite as many things that you can change up as in cheesecakes, but its potential for versatility is still pretty great. Plus, there's that small added bonus of being something I actually enjoy eating...

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November 13, 2013

whelmed, but not overly*

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I've never hidden the fact that I don't care for the flavor of pumpkin, though I'll readily admit that it makes a useful ingredient. Anyone who works with food in any capacity knows that pumpkin is in everything from lotion to lattes right now, so it behooves me as a baker to get on board.

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