Fata Lou’s Banana Nut Cake

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Sometimes I lack patience when it comes to the precision needed in baking. That said, I’ve been known to push my fears aside for a simple, delicious cake. My grandmother’s Banana Nut Cake is my kind of baking: unfussy, comforting, yet special. Typically this cake is baked in a 9×13-inch pan and is essentially a “snack cake”. Knowing that if … Continue reading »

My Statesman Recipe – Pumpkin Mousse

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Developing recipes for the Statesman (Austin’s daily newspaper) meant Thanksgiving came early in our kitchen. After a few rounds of testing and too much tasting, I was finally happy with the four recipes I created. This simple pumpkin mousse is light and not too sweet, and the hint of orange zest gives it a pleasant burst of citrus. See the … Continue reading »