From Sandy Run Middle School, through Upper Dublin High School to the Great White Way, soprano/actress/pizza bagel Rachel Zatcoff and I have managed to maintain one of the most special connections I have ever had. We don't see each other much, rather infrequently actually, however, we pick up right where we left off every time we do.

I have looked up to her since I was 12, we've shared the stage, we've shared many a cup of coffee and now we are sharing a slice of her favorite cake.

This carrot cake is from The Joy of Cooking with a cream cheese frosting from Baking Illustrated.