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

No Fail Fudge

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

December 1, 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
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