To a church lady, a homemade dessert is more than just a sweet finale to a well-prepared meal. It's a culinary achievement, a demonstration of affection - and a reminder of the bounty of God's blessings on the home. And no one more than the church lady is aware of the power of a creamy four-layer chocolate pie, Florida cookies that taste like sunshine, or a pound cake with a crumb as fine as face powder - prepared with love and served with respect. The Church Ladies' Divine Desserts brings together more than two hundred of these irresistible recipes and celebrates the lives of the women affectionately known as 'church ladies.' By turns moving, inspiring, and amusing, this book is a tribute to these dedicated women for their unflagging devotion to church, family, and community. And their desserts - all made from scratch - are heaven-sent. Nothing store-bought or instant-mixed will ever pass muster on a true church lady's table. So save your fork, because the best is yet to come - the church ladies' desserts on on their way. |
