This cake is a great one. It is simple and versatile; special yet easy. It's an Olive Oil Cake from the Italian restaurant, Maialino in New York City. (Though I have never experienced this firsthand.) A couple of summers ago my friend Carly brought this incredibly moist, citrus-infused cake to book club. She served it … Continue reading Italian Citrus Cake (A.K.A Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake)
About 23 years ago I went on a day trip with my team from the non-profit organization where I worked. We went whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River in North Carolina. I'm not a thrill-seeker by nature, but rafting with a group of friends/coworkers is something I'm in for. In fact, I would join most … Continue reading Cool Jules: A Food Memory I Can’t Shake
MLK Holiday is one I have cherished for years. Each January our family seeks to honor MLK Day in some way- reading a speech aloud, watching footage of Dr. King, baking a birthday goodie representing varying shades of skin tones, etc. We seek to somehow raise our awareness and honor the good work that he … Continue reading Honoring MLK Day & the Fight for Racial Justice (with Resources and Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies)
Since the very start of quarantine, loaves have been a dominant theme of my baking. One day, after repeatedly making this newfound Earl Grey Yogurt Loaf Cake, and tweaking a Banana Bran Bread recipe, and baking many many versions of artisan crusty bread, and my favorite cinnamon raisin bread, one of my kids said, "Wow, … Continue reading Lots of Loaves (#1 Must-Make Loaf: Earl Grey Yogurt Cake)
Summer days have been filled with so much. Early mornings and late nights and lots of moving parts in between. As we are gearing back up for the start of school and back to campus for me, I have been reflecting on the gifts of this summer. There are many things I cherish from this … Continue reading Miscellany 2: Summer Gifts (Vermont Maple Syrup, Garden Inspired Meals, Morning Prayer & Revolutionary Cleaning Cloths)
4 years ago one cold January afternoon, our cars pulled into the driveway at almost the same moment- coming from work and from gathering kids from school. It turned out to be like no other day. It was a watershed moment for our family. As Asher walked up to the front door, he saw stuff … Continue reading Thai Mango Sticky Rice- Remembering and Redeeming
Last winter, I saw this recipe on Joy The Baker's blog. It is beautiful and looked so bright and cozy all at the same time. In the winter with the dreary days, that's exactly what I crave. The very next day we woke up to a white morning with snow continuing to fall. Of course … Continue reading Whole Orange Coffee Cake
It's 90 degrees here in Nashville, and yet, it's October. This just feels odd. Getting dressed is a conundrum each day. Menu planning is fuzzy to me, and fall baked treats just feel out of season, though in less than two months we'll be hanging up garlands and making peppermint goodies. So, we best get … Continue reading Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
recipe edited June 1, 2024 after many more batches have been made I have a confession - I’ve been making an incredible chocolate chip cookie with a recipe that I stumbled upon a year ago and haven't posted it on this blog. I have been reluctant to post it because, like the "boy who cried … Continue reading The Baker That Cried “Best Cookie”
One of my very first posts on this blog, in the summer of 2000, was about The Celebration of Daves tradition in our home. We served this Sour Cream Poundcake and I linked to the recipe. However, I have heard from friends who use this recipe, that it is hard to find, buried deep in … Continue reading Sour Cream Pound Cake- A Classic
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