Tag: classic desserts

Jazzy Jelly Roll

  It was obvious, once we thought of it. We posted this recipe when Aaron Diehl, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Adam Birnbaum, backed by a five-piece jazz ensemble, came to the FAC to perform Gershwin and Jelly Roll Morton tunes. This one comes from a vintage Better Homes and Gardens cookbook (the iconic one with the red-checked cover that has been through umpteen editions). Although… Read more →

Grandma Gracie’s Ginger Cake

Nothing smells better than the aroma from this cake baking in the oven. The recipe goes back aways. Grandma Gracie was a wonderful cook; her daughter, Mary Grace, is, too. The latter shared it with us when we were just out of college, which was, well, a while ago. It’s simple to make, the most labor-intensive step is creaming the butter… Read more →

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