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Easy Recipe: German Chocolate Cake Sundaes for Dad

May 1, 2019 by liz

My dad’s favorite cake has always been German chocolate cake. Early in this cake’s life, that meant using Samuel German’s baking chocolate to make a light-bodied chocolate layer cake, then adding coconut, caramel and pecan icing or glaze in between the layers and on top. You can see why he liked it so much! When …

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The Sharecropper's Buttermilk Biscuits

Secrets of a Sharecropper: Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits

September 14, 2012 by liz

The Sharecropper is one of the most interesting members of my community. He shows up in the dark of night to build fires and cook dinners for large gatherings. No one knows where he lives or when they will see him next; he just appears, ready to lend a hand and drink a glass. And …

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Les Prés d'Eugénie Maison Rose

Michel Guérard’s Les Pres d’Eugenie: Fête of Spring

June 4, 2011 by liz

During my trip to the Basque region of Spain and France, I had to drive north to the southwest corner of France to see the tiny spa town of Eugénie-les-Bains. It is not to be missed. This town has long been celebrated for its healing spring waters and tranquil valley setting, and as we coasted …

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Asador Tinto in Rioja Spain: Pata Negra Makes Getting Older Easier

April 1, 2011 by liz

So here I am, having a birthday that has been hailed as the new 30. I’m single and childless and gainfully employed. So far, I’m not convinced. Luckily, I had a trip planned. Obviously, the best way to celebrate this birthday was an eating/drinking tour in Europe…specifically Rioja, Spain, Basque country and Bordeaux. France & Spain …

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Birthday Cake

Birthday Dinner Party for Girls

March 28, 2011 by liz

Birthdays are less painful when you have friends to cook for you. As I planned what I wanted to do for my birthday this year (a big one!) I remembered what one friend recently did for her wedding. To make it more affordable, and more personal, she rented a historic meeting hall for the reception …

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Cal-Italian Food & Wine for a Broken Heart

November 24, 2009 by liz

California Sangiovese + Whole Foods Frozen Pizza Each broken heart needs a specific fix: those induced by college athletes call for cigarettes, those from French men require fast-food burgers and stadium hot dogs, and from the tall and beautiful Swedes, plenty of ice cream, like his frozen heart. So, what would ease the pain caused …

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