Posted by Mary Alice on August 14, 2001 at 17:04:16:
In Reply to: sweet potato cake/pie ??????? posted by Janet on June 05, 2001 at 11:36:50:
: This is a recipe I had ages ago and lost. It came from an out of print
: cookbook called Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook. The author had a restaurant in Harlem called the Little Kitchen (I think)
: The cake was not frosted, and was baked in a loaf pan.
: Essentially it was like the filling for sweet potato pie, but firmer and sliceable. The sweet potato cake recipes here are great,
: but not the one I seek. HELP!!! The cake is the best of both worlds - pie/cake. This is a fabulous site, but I can't stay long, I
: get too hungry!!!Hope someone knows what I'm talking about, please e-mail me if you do. Thanks!
Dear Soon to be cooking -
I forgot to add. Her restaurant was at 242 East 10th Street, NYC.
This cookbook was more than just that, philosphy, common sense, humor, and damn good food. It is practically a talisman to my life of the time.
If you need anymore recipes, let me know.
Go whomp up a storm in the kitchen.
Regards,
Mary Alice