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Football season is the best

I’ve been traveling like a nomad lately and haven’t really had time to do much of anything, much less cook … but this is just a quick note to say that Smitten Kitchen’s Red Velvet Cake recipe is by far the best I’ve had. And I mean the best either homemade or store-bought. I sometimes find red velvet cake a little heavy, a little chalky, a little flavorless … but this is moist, light, and flavorful. The buttermilk and the baking soda/vinegar combo are key to this recipe (I almost forgot the latter, but the batter took on a very different and complex taste after adding it at the end), and these ingredients go a long way to make a really interesting and absolutely delicious cake. Read more