Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Heirloom Demitasse Spoons 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. Although originally intended for use with a traditional coffee service, heirloom silver demitasse spoons make lovely pieces to use for […]
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Cooking Classics: Pâte à Choux
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Pâte à Choux Pâte à Choux is surprisingly effortless to prepare from scratch & once a small batch is made, the entertaining solutions are endless. The key to Pâte à Choux is being certain the correct consistency has been achieved. Allow the water, the milk & the butter to come to a […]
The Essential Guide To Classic Pâte à Choux Pastry Styles
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile The Essential Guide To Classic Pâte à Choux Pastry Styles A lovely selection of handcrafted pastries that include sweet specialties such as chocolate eclairs, cream puffs, profiteroles & so much more to savory classic gougères, a wonderful cheese variation that may be served with cocktails ranging from a Classic […]
The New Spring Entertaining Party Plate Collection
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The New Spring Entertaining Party Plate Collection Spring entertaining opens many options when planning party menus for lovely occasions. Let a selection of classic Southern fare lead the way but mingle a few fine pastries into the mix. A recipe of Buttermilk Puff Pastry may be prepared then used to create […]
Spring Entertaining: Puff Pastry Canapés
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Puff Pastry Canapés Lovely appetizers that blend a combination of fine pastries with our traditional Southern fare is such a fresh, new way to enjoy them. A variety of canapés may be prepared from a batch of Buttermilk Puff Pastry as it’s just a matter of creating crisp, flaky shells such […]
Baking Classics: Vol-au-Vents
Baking Classics The Technique Vol-au-Vents Buttermilk Puff Pastry may be used for a variety of sweet & savory nibbles. Be certain to look to the extensive tutorial for pointers & visuals that guide you through every step of the process. Once it has been prepared, Miniature Napoleons or Vol-au-Vents may take shape which may be filled a number […]
The Basics: Buttermilk Puff Pastry
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Puff Pastry Puff Pastry is a basic laminated dough that utilizes a roll-&-fold technique of incorporating butter that in turn provides a voluminous lift during baking. It’s then left to become golden & crisp. It may be used to prepare appetizer & dessert canapés that range from layered items, […]
The Basics: Butter
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Butter Butter is the quintessential ingredient needed for many sweet & savory recipe applications. Soften it properly to ready for the creaming method & a Classic Buttermilk Pound Cake may be prepared & served for a host of casual & entertaining-worthy celebrations. When melted, it may serve as the foundation […]
