I’m processing books in the circulation office of the library where I work when I hear a sudden outcry. “Oh no!” “This is dreadful.” What catastrophe are my co-workers reacting to? They’re talking ...

My dad’s birthday cake consisted of one box of powdered sugar, two sticks of butter, two packages of cream cheese, PLUS four hours of labor. This masterpiece would be devoured by some in less time ...

On any given day, it`s a safe bet that somewhere across the country someone is celebrating a special event. And what`s a celebration without cake? Birthdays, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, ...

My husband knew better than to keep the news from me about the annual Ocracoke Fig Festival. We vacationed on the Outer Banks island last month; the first day of our stay happened to coincide with the ...

The funnel cake - served under a mountain of powdered sugar and any of a number of toppings - is the stuff of fried food legend, and a trip to the fair, carnival or theme park isn't complete without ...