Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Petite Wedding Cakes Petit fours are appropriate for most any spring gathering large or small as they signify an occasion of importance. Buttermilk Petit Fours can be made in advance & the versatility of portioning the cakes yourself means that the cake can be cut into different shapes or sizes. When […]
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Spring Entertaining: Peonies
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Peonies Peonies are prized for their sweet fragrance & large blooms. They make wonderful bridal bouquets & centerpieces when entertaining. Bright white varieties are my favorite however there are many colors available from soft pinks & lilac to radiant reds & coral. Relatively drought tolerant, peonies can be used in mass […]
Spring Entertaining: Heirloom Roses
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Heirloom Roses If you have a great love for antiques & grow your own flowers, old roses should be planted in the garden. Many times the varieties preferred hold some sort of sentimental value as your grandmother may have had that same rose in her own collection. Two of my favorite […]
The Profile: Vintage Salt Cellars
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Vintage Salt Cellars Vintage salt cellars are true gems. Many are crafted from cut glass & accompanied with a miniature heirloom silver spoon although the medium can vary. Those made from metal often times have an etched design over the surface for a lovely finish & quality to them. They can […]
Spring Entertaining: Strawberry Shortcake Derby Hat
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry Shortcake Derby Hat Kentucky Derby parties become a little sweeter when pound cake graces the menu. It has long been a welcome guest of year round southern celebrations & bridges the generation gap of trendy foods on beautifully set tables decade upon decade. From tomato aspic to congealed salad– balsamic strawberry bruschetta, […]
The Profile: Heirloom Iced Tea Spoons
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Heirloom Iced Tea Spoons Silver iced tea spoons tend to get lost in a collection of heirloom utensils however these beautiful pieces should certainly be used. The original purpose for the spoons with their long, signature handle was to make it easier to stir sugar into the tall glasses in which […]
Spring Entertaining: Azalea Yard Clippings
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Azalea Yard Clippings Azaleas. Southern women just love them & they can tell you which variety they have growing on the grounds. My grandmother was particularly fond of Coral Bells, a selection filled profusely with small pink blooms that most certainly make their presence known. My mother chose to plant them […]
Spring Entertaining: Wonton Canapé Shells
Spring Entertaining The Technique Wonton Canapé Shells Canapés are irresistible one or two bite appetizers that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Deeply rooted Southern canapés made generations ago were classically prepared with pullman-style bread slices using a set of cutters specifically reserved for making party morsels. The most basic canapés can be as […]
Spring Entertaining: Tulips With Yard Clippings
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Tulips With Yard Clippings Southerners are most closely inspired by the beauty around them so when a lovely floral arrangement is needed when entertaining, often times a walk around the grounds leads to exciting discoveries that make for pretty centerpieces. A simple bouquet of tulips from your local market can be […]
Spring Entertaining: Easter Basket Salads
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Easter Basket Salads A tisket. A tasket. A lovely salad in an Easter basket. Spring is perhaps the most ideal time for a fresh start. It’s a delicate point of transformation & new growth. It is, without a doubt, my very favorite time of the year. As you gather with friends & loved ones on Easter […]
