From Pastry Chef Erin Mooney Holiday season home cooks obsess about making sure our main event dishes such as turkeys, hams and beef roasts are perfect. Yet beloved classic desserts such as apple and pumpkin pies often are treated as afterthoughts. Here are some of my top tips for how you can make sure these …
By Jeanette Carlson – Here are two items that professional interior designers and stylists for magazine photography sessions often use to finish off a room. These two no-fail items make a room look fresh, lived-in but sophisticated and polished. And they don’t cost a lot. Usually, you can buy these two magical things in a …
Now that most of us are enjoying warmer weather and longer days, this is the perfect time to turn to bright, fresh wines for springtime sipping. Here are five Napa Green certified wines you should try this spring. Whether you prefer red or white, there’s something for everyone. 2020 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon …
By Patricia Davis Watching my baby sitting in her high chair, with food all over her face, having fun with her first solid food meal, is something I’ve dreamt about my whole life. Introducing solid food is such a huge step in a baby’s life. Meal time is often an important socializing tool for babies. …
The Sazeracby Tim McNally Memories of New Orleans are dominated by unforgettable experiences that to me define the city. Legendary restaurants, Royal Street art galleries, electric streetcars, the Victorian splendor of Garden District mansions and omnipresent European architecture. Street characters like mimes and musicians dot the French Quarter, sharing space with shoe shiners who miraculously …
Jennifer Morgan – Who Wouldn’t want to Celebrate National Caramel day? It is a national holiday for my husband, (although he seems to celebrate it every day)! Clarkson Ave Caramel Salted Crumb Cake: This cake puts a contemporary spin on an old classic by adding a gooey layer of homemade caramel – dusted lightly with …
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Tierra Encantada Latin Recipes Chickadillo: Kids love this dish! Make it your own by adding cheese and your favorite garnishes. Ingredients: – 1 pound chicken breast – 1 onion – 1 green pepper – 1 red pepper – 2 Potatoes – 3 cloves of garlic – 1 can of tomato sauce ½ cup of chicken …
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Been craving farm fresh oysters? Then you may want to check out Real Oyster Cult. Real Oyster Cult is a Massachusetts-based company offering various kinds of deliciously fresh, sustainably-sourced oysters, including Shigoku, Winter Warmer, Mintersweet, and East Cape. The company was founded a couple of years back after the owners, Sims McCormick and Rob Knecht, …
Twenty-four inns, beds and breakfast and boutique hotels across the country are banding together to encourage travelers to go it alone, fill their tanks, and seize the season. The promotion, called A Very Drivable Holiday, aims to forge a connection with regional travelers, offer a respite from being stuck at home, and provide a safe …
By Julie Deffense Most people know me for my exquisitely designed and personalized wedding cakes that have garnered international recognition in both Portugal and the United States. Through my artistry I celebrate the unique joy and love of each couple. My passion for cakes and baking, combined with my background in Fine Arts, has helped …