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Afternoon Rituals and Strawberry Cake

By: Melissa May 19, 2011June 10, 2018

Cake, Dessert, Food, summerbaking, cake, dessert, Food, fruit, martha stewart, photography, recipe, spring, strawberry, summer7 Comments

He first appeared on the corner in March with a tower of boxes & bags. Mangoes and oranges. Now, every afternoon I see him peddling his fruit, the most beautiful sunny smile on his tanned face. He is a popular guy. People look for him on their way home from work, while walking their…

Chocolate Truffle Cake or the From the Bottom of My Heart Cake

By: Melissa January 27, 2011May 26, 2018

Cake, Dessert, Food, Holidaycake, chocolate, cooking, dessert, Food, photography, pie, recipe, tart, truffle3 Comments

My Dearest Husband, Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You are amazing and you prove it everyday. We made this cake just to say how much we appreciate everything you have done for us. Love, Us With my note finished I could now deliver what would be my 5th From the…

Thanksgiving Cranberry Upside Down Cake

By: Melissa November 23, 2010May 26, 2018

Cake, Dessert, Food, Fruit, Holidayautumn, baking, cake, caramel, cranberry, dessert, fall, Food, photography, recipe, thanksgiving4 Comments

It is a miracle this cake made it. I started baking early in the afternoon, just after lunch. First the butter and brown sugar were brought to a rich and creamy dark brown in my cast iron pan. Cranberries were cooked in orange juice until they popped out of their skins. The cake batter called…