Do You Know the History of the Black Forest Cake? Many people think that this cake is named directly after the Schwarzwald mountain range of southwestern Germany, but in fact its name comes from the specialty cherry liquor known as as Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser) made in that region. This liquor is the ingredient that originally gave this cake its distinct flavor. Traditionally, Black Forest Cake is made up of several layers of dark chocolate cake and decorated with a light

The Basics of Country Fried Chicken Here in the Texas Pure kitchen we love baking. We don’t just love it, we’re obsessed with it! That being said, not everything made with flour is a baking project. Take for instance the most classic of all Southern foods…fried chicken. There are a few things you need to know when setting out to make perfect fried chicken that's tender, juicy and flavorful. Brine or Marinade We tried several different brine solutions to give us a ton of extra

What is a Pullman's Loaf? Traveling by railway at the end of the 1800’s and into the early 1900’s was considered by many the golden age of rail travel. Many crossed the county-side in a Pullman car wearing their finest attire. The railway travelers were usually businessmen and patrons of the arts who were well-schooled in politics. These men and women would mingle in the club car discussing the finer points of life sipping cocktails while picturesque farmlands and landscapes

This caramel cinnamon sauce oozing over warm chunks of tender bread is almost too good to be true. Yet, here it is. The bread is begging for a tall glass of cold milk and some sweet family and friends to rip into it! The secret to this bread is the addition of instant pudding in the cinnamon sauce. It keeps the sauce smooth and velvety coating the chunks of happy dough. This is sure to be one of the most requested breakfast breads in your home. Monkey Chunky Cinnamon Bread Yi

Spring is here right? We're trying to forget that it is cold outside in March and part of that means warming up the house by baking something killer delicious! This recipe for Lemon Almond pound cake should definitely do the trick! This is a recipe that our pastry chef used in her restaurant and catering company for several years and it always got rave reviews from the patrons. This is the home baking version. The secret is the use of the lemonade syrup that is drizzled over