Annette Pennell of Berkeley wrote that she would love to retrieve the recipe for burnt-sugar cake, a favorite in her younger years. The request struck a chord with many readers who sent recipes from ...

“Tee, will you serve the coffee, please? Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Fred are coming. Aunt Rita and Aunt Nell might come, too,” said Momma. “Yes, I will,” I replied. “I will serve them some of the syrup ...