Classic Hummingbird Cake

Classic Hummingbird Cake

For years I’ve avoided Classic Hummingbird Cake. Honestly, it wasn’t really that much of an issue since I lived in areas where it was unlikely to pop up all over as it does here in the South. You’ll see it here, at picnics, potlucks, and at all kinds of get-togethers.

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Classic Hummingbird Cake

Classic Hummingbird Cake – a turntable makes frosting so much easier.

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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Hi guys! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Me, I’m still hanging tight and trying to spread comfort through food! I think food has become ever so more important to so many of us during this pandemic. If any of you are psychologists, feel free to comment! And part of that comfort, for me, is trying to make fun, easy things with basic ingredients that will help shake up the dinner routine. Or should that be dinner rut! That’s where the magic of this Roasted Red Pepper Sauce comes in.

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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