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New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
What are some of the traditions you grew up with? We have many in my family; like banging pots and pans at midnight, or staying up late and celebrating with loved one. Some traditions have changed over the years, some have not. Like this old Southern tradition of eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day. If you’ve been reading my blog , you know I am from the San Francisco Bay Area, but my mom grew up in Mississippi, and my dad was born in Arkansas. So needless to say my Southern roots, albeit through my parents and grandparents are alive and well in this California girl. …
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Champagne Cake
Vallejo’s Home Bakery Copy Cat Champagne Cake Original Home Bakery Champagne Cake My version of Home Bakery’s Champagne Cake As I reminisce about the celebrations of my youth, I distinctly remember the first time I realized there was such a thing as a business that only sold special cakes, cookies, pies, and other deserts; deserts that were far superior to the frozen or grocery store kind. Beautiful cakes & deserts displayed behind glass, with lights illuminating the artful, sweet creations. Cakes meant for celebrations and special occasions, what a concept! lol. Up until this point, my Mom or Aunts would make our special deserts for holiday’s or birthdays, always beautiful…
