Baking Classics The Technique Almond Meringues Meringue cookies are a lovely offering for a variety of spring party celebrations. They’re quick to prepare & can be deposited into the oven without even giving them a second thought. A light scent of almond extract perfumed throughout give these sweet rosettes a signature taste but the flavorings can […]
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* Southern Born * Southern Bred * Tailgate Queen * Football Fanatic * Buttermilk Lipstick Culinary & Entertaining Techniques Instructor * Cooking & Baking Tutorials * Media Personality * Baking & Pastry Artist * Gardener * Runner * Retainer of Useless Pop Culture One Liners * Terrible Dancer * Even Worse Singer * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rebecca Gordon shares over 20 years of cooking knowledge in the instructional filled original editorial content on Buttermilk Lipstick as well as the cooking class format videos that can be found on her YouTube channel through regular collaboration with numerous media outlets. Gordon draws from an extensive background in corporate publishing spanning over 13 years on both the business and editorial side focusing on women’s southern lifestyle. She is a classically trained pastry chef and draws from fine dining restaurant experience from a James Beard award winning chef as well as her southern roots upbringing to share cooking, entertaining & style content relevant to today’s modern woman.Author Archive | Rebecca Gordon

Cooking Classics: Party Nuts
Cooking Classics The Technique Party Nuts Nut cups have long been a traditional offering when distinctive receptions are in order. Although a combination of your favorites that are simply roasted & salted are always appropriate, updated flavors & nut blends tend to have guests lingering close to a well balanced recipe full of rich flavor. […]

Cocktail Classics: French 75
Cocktail Classics The Profile French 75 Lovely classic cocktails are always appropriate for spring parties & if you’re looking for something a little more polished, serve guests a French 75. Gin, fresh lemon juice & a splash of champagne make these particularly festive. Create a small bar area to make the cocktails & be certain […]

The Modern Southern Garden: Peonies
The Modern Southern Garden The Profile 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 […]

Cooking Classics: Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets
Cooking Classics The Technique Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets Warm canapés should be arranged on trays & passed during the cocktail hour. Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets are flavored with a rich Gournay-style cheese, a bit of cream & eggs. The homemade tartlet shells blend together quickly & can be portioned into standard miniature muffin tins […]

Cooking Classics: Gournay-Style Cheese
Cooking Classics The Technique Gournay-Style Cheese Developed in 1957 in Normandy, France, Francois Boursin paid homage to his hometown of Gournay by naming this creamy, herb infused cheese after it. He created the cheese for market due to the overwhelming popularity of those in the region already preparing their own renditions to serve for parties. […]
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Welcome! I’ve been expecting you… February 13, 2013
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