Prepare cake mix according to box directions. Add Jell-O and ¼ cup schnapps. Fold in peaches. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Let cake cool for a few minutes, then turn it onto a cake plate and let cool until just warm. Mix together ¼ cup schnapps and powdered sugar to make a glaze. Poke several holes into the top of the cake with an ice pick or similar-sized utensil before drizzling the glaze over the cake. Add more schnapps if glaze is too thick.

Submitted in memory of Sharon Hicks

Drinks

Drinks

CLASSIC SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

TIME: 15 MINUTES FOR HEATING AND STEEPING • SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 quart water, preferably filtered
1 cup sugar
6 tea bags (flavor of your choice, but plain old Lipton is traditional)
Ice

Place a heavy 2-quart stainless steel saucepan on the stove. Fill just over halfway with water.

Add the sugar. Heat the water until the sugar melts, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.

Drop in the tea bags. Allow to steep for roughly 5 minutes, or to taste. The longer the bags steep, the stronger the tea will be. Remove the tea bags and discard. Add ice to the mixture and stir. Pour the tea into a pitcher. Serve by pouring into ice-filled glasses.

Tip: Garnish with mint or lemon balm, if desired.

Submitted by Denise Little

COUNTRY PORCH LEMONADE

TIME: 15 MINUTES • SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 quart water, preferably filtered
1 cup sugar
3 lemons
Ice

Place a heavy 2-quart stainless steel saucepan on the stove. Fill just over halfway with water.

Add the sugar. Heat the water until the sugar melts, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.

While the water is heating, slice the lemons in half. Cut six perfect round slices to garnish with, one from each cut lemon half. Set aside the garnish slices. Juice the six remaining lemon halves. Strain out the seeds and pulp. Add the lemon juice and ice to the warm sugar water. Stir. Pour the lemonade into a pitcher. Serve by pouring into ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon.

Submitted by Denise Little

Inside True Blood - Alan Ball Answers Questions from the Fans

Inside True Blood

Alan Ball Answers Questions from the Fans

Although True Blood certainly wouldn’t exist without Charlaine’s celebrated bestselling novel series, there’s no doubt that the driving force behind the sexy, sassy television show is its creator, producer, and writer, Alan Ball, who was captivated with Charlaine’s wonderful characters at first sight and has reimagined them for television while staying true to their original versions at the same time.