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 […]
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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 […]
The Essential Guide To Classic Cake Styles
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Profile The Essential Guide To Classic Cake Styles A lovely selection of handcrafted petite cakes are ideal to offer guests for a number of spring occasions from bridal teas to baby showers & Mother’s Day to birthday celebrations. Sponge cakes, classic génoise & butter cakes each have their place on […]
Spring Entertaining: Downy Lavender
Spring Entertaining The Profile Downy Lavender There are many different types of lavender to grow, love & use when entertaining. The Essential Guide To Lavender highlights several varieties for cooking, baking & integrating into menus. Downy Lavender or Lavandula pubescens originated in the Mediterranean & has tender, fern-like foliage with pointed purple flower spikes. It may […]
