This past weekend I had the priviledge to cook a collaborative dinner at Stella’s Southern Bistro with Chef/Owner Jason Scholtz and Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia in Louisville. It was an inspiring pair to work with, so for dessert I wanted to create something uniquely Southern but that also played with my childhood experiences in […]
Bourbon ginger bread pudding with candied ginger, peach butter, and peach ice cream
A funny thing happened to me the other day when I walked out my front door at home. There were leaves on the ground. It made me want to make bread pudding. Hopefully we’ve got some summer left but here is a nod to cooler nights ahead. Our basic bread pudding recipe has never changed […]
Anatomy of a Dish: Sea Island Benne Cake
Truth be told, I was never a big fan of red velvet cake growing up. When I was a kid, at least one red velvet cake would show up at every church potluck, turkey shoot dessert table, or family reunion potluck. Maybe I was being too analytical for someone my age (and perhaps a bit […]
Cooking At Home: Strawberry Shortcake
From the North, South, East, or West, there has to be one sweet that means the beginning of summer for every child who’s in school and whose family eats at least somewhat seasonally. That’s strawberry shortcake. School’s either just let out or soon will be for the summer; it’s time for picnics, potlucks, trips to […]
Anatomy of a Dish: Frozen Citron Cheesecake
This being the tail end of the winter season in Chicago and before any new fruit begins to ripen locally, I have always found April prime time for citrus desserts. This past citrus season, we had a great opportunity to pick up some organic Buddha’s Hand from Goodness Greenness, and I jumped at the chance. […]