Sun’s up, scones out! Summertime is officially here, which means dining al fresco, barbecuing out back, picnicking in parks, and – if you want to be extra fancy – a little tea-timing on the lawn. Just consider: a lush backyard, blue sky, ice tea, and these lemon blueberry beauts. At least, that was my summertime […]
Would a toast by any other name taste as sweet? French toast, much like French fries, is not really from France. Or as far as historians can tell. The now famous concoction of egg- and milk-soaked bread has gone by many names throughout its history. In Spain, it is known as torriga; in Germany, arme […]
Flavor is a paramount concern for any culinary product. Scientifically speaking, flavor is the product of taste receptors in the mouth and odor receptors in the nose. Although we typically describe flavor in terms of taste, it is actually the aromatic properties of food that are far more vital. For while there are only five […]
It is now officially summer! We have survived the dreary winter days and stormy spring nights; so now it is time to celebrate the long-awaited sun. In the South, the warm summer weather has already provided us with one of its most wonderful seasonal treats: the blueberry. So let’s celebrate the sweet gift of the […]
Cakes 'n' Bakes 