Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Variegated Hosta Plantain Lilies are shade loving perennials that should be in every Southern garden as once they emerge in the spring, their bright foliage can be used in floral arrangements well into the fall months. These low, clumping plants produce leafstalks ranging in colors from green, blue-green, chartreuse & blended or variegated […]
Baking Classics: Miniature Lemon-Sour Cream Pound Cakes
Baking Classics The Technique Miniature Lemon-Sour Cream Pound Cakes The instructions for this one batter will yield two different cake styles perfect for all sorts of entertaining needs. Juice from lemons may be extracted easily using a citrus reamer while the Lemon-Cornmeal Streusel will top the Lemon-Sour Cream Coffee Cake & not be necessary in order […]
Baking Classics: Lemon-Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon-Sour Cream Coffee Cake Pound cake batter may be used for all sorts of wonderful recipes that celebrate spring & a recipe of Lemon-Sour Cream Coffee Cake is no exception. This formula is designed to yield two delicious desserts or brunch offerings with only the need to prepare one simple batter. […]
The Basics: Citrus Reamer
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Citrus Reamer A citrus reamer is such a valuable tool in the kitchen as it may be used to extract a small or large amount of juice from fruits ranging from lemons & limes to tangerines, oranges & so much more. Although there are many sizes from which to […]
Baking Classics: Lemon-Poppy Seed Butter Cookies
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon-Poppy Seed Butter Cookies From quality ingredients that are measured properly to blending & portioning them just so, you can create a batch of cookies that replicate those from a fine bakeshop. With a few pointers, you’ll be well on your way to baking pan after pan of irresistible cookies & […]
Baking Classics: Citrus-Poppy Seed Bars
Baking Classics The Technique Citrus-Poppy Seed Bars Citrus-Poppy Seed Bars are a wonderful version of a classic brunch or afternoon party dessert. When preparing them, a spring release disher may be used to portion the dough into the pan for an even layer & avoid whisking the filling mixture too much as you’ll create air […]
Baking Classics: Lemon-Poppy Seed Tea Cookies
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon-Poppy Seed Tea Cookies Lemon-Poppy Seed Tea Cookies are wonderful to serve guests when bridal showers, baby showers & garden parties are in order. The cookies have a similar texture to that of shortbread without the need to roll & cut the dough. Allow them to cool completely before rolling in […]
The Essential Guide To Baking With Classic Ingredients
Spring Entertaining The Introduction The Essential Guide To Baking With Classic Ingredients Simplicity at it’s finest– flour, sugar, leavening, eggs, butter & buttermilk– with these ingredient essentials in your kitchen, the possibilities are endless for making baked goods at a moments notice in order to celebrate a host of upcoming small gatherings ranging from graduations […]
