Call it an atmospheric river, a Pineapple Express or just weather, but some parts of California and the U.S. Northwest are being slammed by up to foot of rain before the storm runs out of moisture ...
Many wonderful treats are offered during the Lunar New Year to usher in a sweet life for the year ahead: rice cakes and sesame balls, sweet dumplings and pineapple tarts, candied fruits and seeds.
An easy cherry loaf cake that's moist and tender with ground almonds that just needs a cup of tea. Remember to coat the cherries in a little flour so they don't all sink to the bottom of the cake.