March marches forth toward April, and April will hopefully bring some answers from you, for you, to three questions.
The first request is written with such enthusiasm that you may be wanting this recipe too. The Odell Waddells – Mr. and Mrs. – began, “While visiting relatives in Oak Ridge, we were served a delicious apricot almond pound cake. It was so moist and was made with apricot preserves. There was no icing. The apricot preserves were swirled throughout but not too heavy. Looked like it was cooked in a Bundt pan. We would love to duplicate with your help.”
Jane HenegarThe next two are briefer and anonymous. “I have been told we need to eat fish at least once a week. If that is going to happen, I am going to need a good many easy recipes. Can you help? And also can you tell me where to buy Benton’s bacon locally? I think it may be the best bacon ever.”
CREAMY SOUPS
Linda Leake sent from LaFayette several soups that don’t require thickening with flour. Her sources: “Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread” and “The Complete Diabetes Cookbook by Cook’s Illustrated America’s Test Kitchens.” The first two follow.