The Sweet Taste of Pie

I just love pie.  There is something so completely  delightful about a slice of pie.  It satisfies in a way that a cookie or piece of cake just can't seem to.  It speaks to a part of your soul with the flaky crust and delicious filling - even more so if you are having your pie a la mode.

Maybe you have a particular pie that you associate with a holiday - a family tradition of pumpkin at Thanksgiving or your Aunt's award winning (well at least it deserves an award) chocolate pie for cookouts.

I am sharing a family favorite recipe with you today. Every year for my dad's birthday I make him a coconut cream pie - a real coconut cream pie.  There is a little extra effort put forth with the stove top filling, but it is worth every single stir.  I believe this recipe may have originated from a Southern Living cookbook or magazine quite some time ago. 

Honey Bun Cake

I love a good cake.  I mean, who doesn't?  I don't always like to bake though.  I like to cook, but I've only recently got into baking.

Whether you like to bake or not, you have to try this cake from The Country Cook.  Her blog is great if you are looking for real food to fix for your family.  I have tried countless recipes from her site with great success so I encourage you to check her out.

I made this cake for my husband and he said it was one of the best he has ever had.  He doesn't like a lot of icing on his cake so this fit the bill perfectly.