Cakes & Candy

Santa’s Whiskers

The red cherries and coconut colors are reminiscent of Old Saint Nick's beard and suit. I baked these cookies for…

December 20, 2002

Easy Syrup Cake

Sugar cane begins with a 12 inch long "slip" cut from a stalk of cane. Then a Cajun turns the…

December 8, 2002

Date Nut Bars

December 8, 2002

Cocoons

The low cooking time aids the transition from basic ingredients to a melt in your mouth cookie. Great holiday cookie!…

December 8, 2002

Haystack Candy

I had forgotten about this old favorite recipe. When my children were younger this was a fast great for holiday…

December 4, 2002

Steen’s Popcorn Ball

Sugarcane is a plentiful crop in South Louisiana. So most everyone grew up eating cane syrup. One of the more…

December 1, 2002

No Fail Fudge

I've always received great compliments on this fudge recipe.

December 1, 2002
Myrtis Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue

Myrtis Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue

Moist and full of fig flavor, this cake is similar in texture to a rich gingerbread and is one of…

November 29, 2002