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I got one of the Angel Food pans! Somehow, in the clearing of my mom’s cabinets, Grandma’s Angel Food “tin” was in the to go pile. Hers had a removable base/cone which made detaching a bit easier. Edith made a wicked Angel Food Cake but I’ll try the recipe you shared. Then back to Mary Ann Cake pans and shortcake. Ah strawberries and summer!

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My mom had the one with the removable base/cone!

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My mom made wonderful angel food cakes! I remember her whipping the egg whites by hand, even though she had a stand mixer. I don't remember why. Perhaps it was easier to get them just the right consistency.

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Strawberries and ‘66 Krug - only in Stella’s world ! 😁 Really enjoyed The Paris Novel!

Fulfilling characters, transcendent meals, extraordinary wine and an awakening to food that was a joy to read.

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I love NA wines, but totally agree about the reds - I’ve found that reds across the board aren’t quite at the same level as others. Giesen’s 0% New Zealand Red is the best I’ve had so far!

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It's delightful to see how strawberry season brings about the perfect opportunity to bake angel food cake, especially with the surplus of egg whites from winter's lemon tart preparations. The detailed tips for achieving the perfect texture and the anecdote about Marion Cunningham's quest for consistency highlight the nuances of this classic dessert.

The historical tidbit about the Rekul Pan-O-Cake adds a charming touch, illustrating how angel food cake has been cherished over the decades. The innovative approach to food and dessert by pioneers like Nancy Silverton further emphasizes the evolution and appreciation of dessert in culinary history.

What other seasonal fruit pairings do you recommend for angel food cake throughout the year?

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OH, speak, Memory! My grandmother's angel food cake when strawberries showed their little faces is one of my sweetest memories of that lovely cake appearing throughout my childhood. So glad you woke up a sleeping recipe classic!

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Phony Negroni & Amaro Falso have captured that unique flavor of Italian aperativos - so glad you’re a fan!

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I love the Phoney Negroni, too! I do enjoy reading your posts. Thank you and happy summer! It's almost apricot season so we have lots to be happy about!

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I haven't thought about angel food cake since I was a kid and Mom made it!

Thank you for the recipe and the trip down Memory Lane....

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