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 ...

http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/radio/tcrmag/2014/07/2014-07-04b-tcrmag.mp3 If you grew up in or near San Jose, you’ve probably eaten a slice of burnt almond cake ...

As I grow older, my idea of birthday fun varies greatly. When I was 1, it was all about the cake. When I was 23, it was all about partying. Now that I’m 54, it’s pretty much about cake again. That’s ...