A few weeks ago, I was the wedding photographer for a friend, Candice. Candice is the older sister of my close friend Kellie from college, and she’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. When she got engaged the day after I did, she asked me to be her photographer and I was delighted. [...]
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Lori’s Coca-Cola Cake
We have a winner! Lori DuVall Rosemond’s Coca-Cola Cake is the “And Such” recipe contest champion! Now, before you accuse me of nepotism, you should know that all of the judging was blind. I was the only one who knew each contestant’s name, and I didn’t vote. It was a close competition, but this Coca-Cola [...]
Cayenne Candied Pecans
One of the hardest foods for me to resist at fairs, carnivals, and outdoor concerts is candied nuts. The smell of them lure me in and I can’t say no. My favorite nut, the pecan, is also my favorite candied nut. I like it when nuts are not just sweet when candied, but also spicy, [...]
Banana Nut Bread
When I was a kid, my mother’s freezer always had black, frozen bananas in it. Now, in turn, my freezer always has black, frozen bananas in it. It’s a combination of the fact that I always have bananas laying around that don’t get eaten and the fact that I’m always intending to make banana bread. [...]
Tarheel Pie
Growing up, my grandmother made a chocolate chess pie. It is essentially a chocolate pie. It’s so rich you’ll have a hard time finishing just a sliver of a slice. The last time I made a chocolate pie (my friends Emilie and Laura were having a chocolate party) only a third of it got eaten, [...]
