Grabbing the Gusto

Deirdre Reid – Freelance Writer & Home Cook

Bundt cakes, up to now, have made me nervous. I slather butter into the dips and peaks of the pan. I flour the pan if the recipe calls for it. But too many times, when I turn the cake out onto a plate, parts of it stay behind, stuck to the pan. This time would …

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My brother Ed, our friend Jasper and Jasper’s father all make a sweet potato and apple casserole for Thanksgiving. I’ve had all three. Each makes his just a bit different than the others. Ed gave me his recipe, but also referred me to a recipe at Food & Wine from Jasper White, not our Jasper. I still …

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