Porcupine Meatballs Stir Memories Across Generations
A family cooking memory sparks a recipe hunt for porcupine meatballs with rice. The writer recreates a familiar dish from childhood, sharing a tested version using regular rice, crushed tomatoes, and a tomato sauce glaze, and reflects on food evoking family moments.
Pie vs Cake War Sparks Iowa City Debate
The Gazette recalls a playful clash at Bread Garden Market where readers chose sides in National Pie Month and National Cake Month. Hoard's Bakery co owner John Hoard weighs in, praising pie as a casual treat while cake suits occasions. debate ends with Team Pie triumphant.
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Cake vs pie poll sparks foodie loyalties in Cedar Rapids
Local poll captures mixed views on cake and pie with business owners weighing in. Christopher Ryan of Christopher Ryan Confections leans toward cake, while It's Pies owner Y. McCauley remains undecided, admitting personal preference. One says pumpkin is also appealing.
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Pie and Cake Face Off in Gazette Bracket Vote
Eastern Iowa readers pick a bracket winner as Team Pie battles Team Cake in a seeded contest. Viewers vote after watching a Gazette video to decide which dessert reigns.
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Strawberry Pie Cake With Lattice Top
A strawberry pie cake blends vanilla cake and fresh berries. The batter bakes in a pie plate then topped with a sugar lattice crust and baked until golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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