I’ve been searching for nice faux greenery placemats for some time now, and not finding any I liked, I decided to make my own. As with most of my DIY…
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This was a fun and easy project to do in about 30 minutes. They are so versatile and add such a festive pop anywhere. You can use them in cocktails,…
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The Nutcracker is my favorite ballet and Tchaikovsky’s musical score can only be described as a masterpiece! I’ve been wanting to create a Nutcracker themed Christmas tablescape for many years,…
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Browsing through Pinterest, I came across a gorgeous Eclectic Boho Glam Tablesetting from Kimberly at Swoon Worthy. I fell in love with her styling and the gorgeous haute linens. Pictured…
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Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of letter cakes and desserts decorated with flowers and macarons all over Instagram and Pinterest. They are so pretty and so artistic. While I’m…
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How cute are little nest egg cups sitting on top of a cupcake and filled with candy robin eggs? For years I’ve wanted to make them, but never really gave…
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Mezze, meze or mazza platters are popular finger foods grazing boards throughout Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African countries. Mezze platters can include hot or cold, spicy or savory dishes.…
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Inspired by Ina Garten’s large vat of homemade vanilla extract, I decided to start my own vanilla bean extract and see the difference for myself. According to Ina, homemade vanilla…
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Sour Orange (aka Seville Orange and Bitter Orange) is widely available throughout the Caribbean and south Florida. This orange is strictly for cooking, you wouldn’t want to drink it. It’s…
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According to Merriam-Webster, Spatchcock is defined as a fowl split and grilled immediately after being killed and dressed. This proved to be an efficient way of cooking the fowl and…
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Poached eggs are magnificent. They are so versatile – from Eggs Benedict, to a salad or on a burger. You can add a poached egg to just about any meal.…
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Chiffonade is a French word meaning little ribbons. This term refers to a slicing technique in which greens and some herbs are cut into long, thin ribbons. Many recipes will…
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Julienne is a French cooking term used to describe a method of cutting vegetables into matchsticks. We most commonly see this cut in our beloved French fries, fajitas and salads.…
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Have you ever started a recipe only to find you’re missing an ingredient? Ever borrowed a cup of sugar or a few eggs from a neighbor? We’ve all been there.…
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This glossary is a handy and useful reference for any baker. Sometimes we come across an unfamiliar term – especially if you’re looking through a vintage or British cookbook. I’ve…