Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Honey-Lavender Simple Syrup Fresh lavender is a jewel in the kitchen as it not only offers bold, distinctive flavor to recipes. Lavender’s versatility not only imparts bold lovely flavor to grilled specialties the scent perfumes cookies, cake & sugar flawlessly. Beyond the table, the sprigs can be paired with seasonal blooms such […]
The Basics: Dried Lavender
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Dried Lavender When sweet scent is desired in delicate baked goods look no further than the versatility of dried lavender. Be sure to purchase culinary grade lavender when cooking & baking to ensure it will not overpower foods. Look for it with other dried herbs in the market & not […]
Spring Entertaining: Iris
Spring Entertaining The Profile Iris One of spring’s most lovely gifts is that of the Iris. Their petals are bold & stately then once open, soft & delicate as well. Irises thrive in many types of soil provided it is well drained. They spread throughout garden spaces by way of creeping rhizomes & boast up […]
Spring Entertaining: Honey-Lavender Madeleines
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Honey-Lavender Madeleines Madeleines are wonderful little shell shaped butter cakes that may be prepared in a variety of different ways. Lemon-Vanilla Madeleines takes more of a southern approach by omitting the leavening for a more dense, pound cake type of confection while Honey-Lavender Madeleines are blended more traditionally. The egg white […]
The Profile: Heirloom Silver Pastry Tongs
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Heirloom Silver Pastry Tongs 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. Pastry tongs may be offered when dessert is served with traditional coffee service. Use them to serve small canapés […]
Baking Classics: Financiers
Baking Classics The Technique Financiers Financiers are rich little butter cakes shaped & baked to resemble bars of gold. They’re quite simple to prepare & use browned butter to add more complex flavor notes. Browned butter be made by melting & briefly cooking it until the solids become golden. Keep a close watch over it […]
Spring Entertaining: Confederate Star Jasmine
Spring Entertaining The Profile Confederate Star Jasmine Although it’s not technically a jasmine at all, Confederate Star Jasmine deserves a space in your garden. The vine is a bit slow going during the first year however once established, expect a plethora of sweet, fragrant blooms to vigorously cover any spot in which it has been trained to grow. […]
Baking Classics: Canelé
Baking Classics The Technique Canelé Canelé or Cannelé are the creme brûlée of little cakes. A dark, caramelized exterior with a soft set custard center. When traditional Canelé molds are used to prepare them, beeswax is brushed onto the pans to ensure they are easily removable. In turn, it creates a distinctive texture that merges beautifully with the sweet, soft […]
