Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cake Loaves Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cake Loaves are the answer to a much more casual way to serve every day meals. Although it is perfectly appropriate to slice & arrange the cake on serving platters for early morning luncheons, teas & spring gatherings, it is a wonderful cake […]
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Spring Entertaining: Pansies
Spring Entertaining The Profile Pansies Pansies are a reliable cool-weather bloom that perk up spaces just as spring begins to emerge. They come in a variety of lovely color combinations & feature petals that create a heart-shaped pattern once open. Although they are technically a biennial, pansies are treated as an annual flower. They are […]
The Profile: Heirloom Silver Teaspoons
Entertaining Essentials The Profile Heirloom Silver Teaspoons Beautiful entertaining pieces should be used for a variety of occasions from spring parties, birthday celebrations & bridal showers to fall gatherings when hosting guests in your home. Heirloom silver teaspoons may be may be arranged on a dessert buffet-style table that highlights their beauty or offered with […]
Spring Entertaining: Violas
Spring Entertaining The Profile Violas Violas, also known as Johnny-jump-ups are the smallest member of the vast Violet or violaceae family. Pansy is the general term used to identify this large collection of blooming plants & it should be noted that there is no relation to the indoor Violet varieties. They are a good flower to showcase […]
Winter Entertaining: Daffodils
Winter Entertaining Southern Socials Daffodils One of the most exciting garden essentials to emerge during the winter months are the sunny yellow, trumpet-shaped daffodils. Narcissus are genus of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. They are perennial bulbs that bloom in the late winter months & early spring. Many popular varieties include Petit Four known for showcasing white petals […]
Winter Entertaining: Almond Sablé Spoon Cookies
Winter Entertaining Southern Socials Almond Sablé Spoon Cookies Once a recipe for Almond Sablés has been prepared, the dough may be shaped into Almond Sablé Spoon Cookies. These little gems are perfect to serve with a number of classic French desserts ranging from Miniature Triple Chocolate Mousse & Miniature Pots de Creme or accompany them with The New Collection of Chocolate Desserts & Chocolate […]
Winter Entertaining: Spray Roses
Winter Entertaining The Profile Spray Roses Spray roses may be found in local markets all throughout the year with an abundance available around Valentine’s Day. Beautiful bouquets range from creamy whites & bold yellows to striking reds, oranges & purple that just beckon your attention. They are the ideal gift to share with someone dear to […]
Winter Entertaining: French Rolls
Winter Entertaining Southern Socials French Rolls French classics ranging from Salade Niçoise, Lyonnaise Salad & a Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken are always better when served with homemade bread. A versatile recipe of Ficelle may be divided into 2-ounce portions & crafted in all sorts of beautiful shapes. Long, skinny bread sticks, simple rounds of dough or batons are just […]
