Sometimes, it isn't the holiday, but all the rituals AROUND the holiday that is the special part. Oh, and the leftovers. 

The first of many stories about what I did on my summer vacations. 😬

What is that one thing you cooked for all your old lovers? The thing that you were sure made you irresistible? 

Sometimes you cannot get that smell out of your nose. Or the things you see out of your head. 

There's something about other people's kitchens that I will always love--probably because they have always been safe harbor for me (for the most part) and the very first (and for the next several decades) "family" kitchen for me was the Roch's kitchen where I learned how to make Macaroni and Cheese. 

This is the First Chocolate Cake. 

Let's set the table, shall we? 

This whole series started out as a literal recipe box that I still have, more than 25? maybe more? years later. I was looking at it as a creative writing prompt.

Welcome to the Limited Series, Two Chocolate Cakes! 

For more information about the Author, recipes, photos and more, please visit Two Chocolate Cakes