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I learned how to make this dessert in 4-H. I think I was in the 6th grade. I remember going with my sisters to the 4-H leader's house in my childhood town of Centralia, WA.
The lesson was how to make Peach Baskets, how to fold napkins, how to set the table using the "thumb's length from the edge of the table" rule, and how to serve the dessert without dumping it on the guests.
You're supposed to mold this dessert over a bowl and let it cool so that it makes a "basket." I'm never patient enough to do that. Besides, this is one of those desserts that is best served warm.
To those who know me, it's no big surprise that my second recipe is another dessert. This recipe makes a heavy, dense pound cake with a crispy-ish bottom crust. It's a bit expensive to make, but well worth it. If I'm serving it to guests, I'll often drizzle a lemony glaze-type frosting over the top. But I prefer it plain.
Have you ever been told last minute that you needed to make something for a bake sale or potluck? This dessert is quick and yummy. Be prepared: everyone asks for this recipe, so you might want to have it down on a note card. It's rich; cut the pieces small.
This is my favorite soup recipe. It's also my family's favorite and the one that everyone else asks for if they know I'll be making soup for dinner. And, bonus, it's very easy to make.