My grandfather Robert Warren Howe Mish wrote this recipe in an old Washington & Lee spiral notebook in green ink. I have tried to make sense of his recipe. Unfortunately the green ink has faded in spots. As you can see from a quick scan of the ingredients, this eggnog is so … [Read more...]
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
I love upside-down cakes. My mother made them with pineapple and that's still a great choice. One of my favorites is made with pears. Here is a cake with cranberries from David Lebovitz. A cast iron skillet, well seasoned, is the classic pan for an upside-down … [Read more...]
Angel Pie
From an old Washington & Lee College spiral-bound notebook, written in green ink by my grandfather Robert Warren Howe Mish. Perhaps my family's most time-honored dish, this dessert was served at every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner I can remember. It was always called … [Read more...]
Sticky Buns
From Brother Juniper's Bread Book (1991) by Peter Reinhart. These are the best sticky buns in the world. When Rob was a tyke, he called them "Stinky Buns." Sticky Buns are made with a soft sweet oil and buttermilk dough. The oil and buttermilk give the dough a pastrylike … [Read more...]
Spiced Glazed Nuts and Pretzel Mix
Followers of David Lebovitz on Twitter (@davidlebovitz) or his blog Living the Sweet Life in Paris get to enjoy regular treats. Though David Lebovitz is a pastry chef by profession (he spent time cooking at Chez Panisse) and has written books about pastry and desserts and ice … [Read more...]