All I want for my birthday is a Black Forest Cake!

Laura has been making me Black Forest Cakes since the early 1970’s for very special occasions. They are a multilayered goodie that is filled with surprises.

There are four layers of chocolate cake with a filling on each. The bottom layer is a delicious hard icing layer protecting cherries that have been soaked in a cherry brandy, the next layer is a scrumptious chocolate mousse, the last layer is whipped cream!!! All covered with more cherries, whipped cream and milk chocolate shavings!

yummy

Just what the Doc Ordered: Etouffee !

If the doctor is Chef Paul Prudhomme, he’d probably agree that a little Cajun and Creole cooking is needed for whatever ails you… and I quite agree!

I love a seafood Etouffee with all the goodies: lobster, crab, shrimp, bay scallops, and diced clams. Of course we can’t forget a nice mirepoix, inescapable okra and a homemade seafood stock!

Bon Appetite!