Newsletter - September 18, 2012 - O Taste and See
Greetings to all the great fans and friends of Rosalie Serving Cookbooks . The other day I had a book signing at one of our St. Louis Barnes & Nobles, and as always I meet the sweetest people. One of the highlights is when I get to give them a sample of two of their favorite cakes, Pineapple Upside Down Cake and the Cream of Coconut , both respectively right out of my cookbooks. Many times they tell me they have hundreds of cookbooks, and by all means, they just couldn't purchase another... until of course, they taste the cakes.
Now, just what is it about the "taste" that turns us all into little kids begging mom to leave some batter on the spoon? To be truthful, it is why all of us are on planet earth instead of in the Garden of Eden. And no matter how many times we make the same cake, pie, salad, or soup, the other person's taste better. We humans are so funny! So after the many tastes of cakes during my book signing, many books were sold, and I'm sure a lot of families had pineapple upside down cake last weekend.
This brings me to the memory of one of the greatest "tastes" I think I've ever had. It was one of those cakes someone brought to work during the fall months last year...none other than the Fresh Apple Cake! Because the experience was so pleasurable, I can still smell the cinnamon, taste the apples, crunch the nuts, and savor in the Almond Glaze topping. One taste led to another and all of us reveled in the pure ecstasy of how wonderful the change of seasons can be.
This cake alone has the power to usher us into the delights of the Fall season...cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, pumpkin pie, apple tarts, sweet potato casserole and on and on. Everything changes in the Fall. It's the crisp cool air that bites in the morning, and warms us just enough in the evening. The change of wardrobe; what fun...we all head to the resale shops and turn in our used clothing for someone else's used clothing, and we couldn't be happier! Mom's in the kitchen making warm savory soups and oatmeal cookies. The kids are settled into their routine of home work and soccer practice, and dad is raking leaves. Life is good...would you like a taste?
Be sure to make this yummy cake and try "falling up." Get the book, Falling Up by Shel Silverstein and laugh with the kids in between bites.
Love, Rosalie
God Bless and have a great day.
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