Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Drowning In A Sea Of Love When the cookie crumbles, eat it… and call in the reinforcements When I was a pastry chef, naturally colleagues requested pretty baked goods for showers, weddings and birthday celebrations. On one occasion, a hostess asked if I would handcraft 300 iced & decorated wedding cake cookies […]
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Spring Entertaining: Creamy Lemon-Feta Dressing
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Creamy Lemon-Feta Dressing If there’s one thing that can undoubtedly dress a lovely bowl of spring greens to the nines, it’s homemade salad dressing. Freshly snipped herbs, a splash of citrus & robust feta cheese impart bold flavor to this buttermilk kissed must. Drizzle over lettuces, spread over sandwiches or toss […]
Holiday Entertaining: Southern-Style Grits Bar
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Southern-Style Grits Bar One of the most simple ways to feed a house full of hungry overnight guests is to offer a grits bar & after all, the hostess needs her beauty sleep. A slow cooker comes in handy for a variety of foods by providing hands-off meal preparation leaving time […]
Summer Entertaining: Barbecue Shrimp
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials Barbecue Shrimp Summer invites a welcome slower pace of living so hosting friends in your home or on the patio should certainly mimic that same mindset. Barbecue Shrimp can be prepared quickly on the stovetop for a speedy meal. For a burst of added flavor, use the zest of the lemon which […]