In the Southern Kitchen series Saving Southern Recipes, Associate Editor Kate Williams explores the deep heritage of Southern cooking through the lens of passed-down family recipes. Unless you grew up ...

Each slice has a whole lot of love and sugar. I couldn't even count how many times I've heard my grandmother lament about the same exact problem that, I'm pretty sure, she made up entirely in her head ...

There’s something deeply comforting about an old-fashioned caramel cake, especially when the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall. It’s that nostalgic flavor of Sunday suppers and church ...

If you’ve ever made a caramel cake from scratch, you have a war story. Whether it's your first attempt or your 50th, the fickle icing tries the patience of even the most experienced cooks. From ...

I have recently completed a consulting job with Poulet, deli/restaurant with a humble, kitchy interior. Started by Marilyn Rinzler and the infamous Bruce Aidells, Poulet has stood in the same spot ...

Kathleen Purvis tackles her aunt's famous caramel cake and discovers tricks for making caramel. T. Ortega Gaines ogaines@charlotteobserver.com There’s no excuse for my fear of caramel. Well, yes, it ...

Discover the best-ever cakes for birthdays that are going to be the center of attention at the celebration. Ahead, the best ...