Book Review: "Modern Hospitality"

I don't read novels--I read cookbooks! There's a new one out, written by Whitney Miller called "Modern Hospitality". She was the winner of last year's MasterChef. As I watched the show, you could tell that she was a real sweet gal. Being only 23 years old, she's a great cook, and a strong Christian. She gives credit to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in several spots in the book. Her book is worth the read!

Pumpkin Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Hazelnuts

While at Fort Wilderness last week, Janet (food service manager) asked me to make a cake that won a challenge on the TV show MasterChef. Ben Starr's signature recipe is delicious and beautiful--too bad he was eliminated last night! I made 2 changes in the recipe: it's a 3-layer instead of 6, and I omitted the cardamom spice. The recipe is at www.benstarr.com