Now that the colder weather is here and you’ve put away your beach towel it’s time to winterize your cocktails. One way to achieve this is by using amari, the rich, bitter, herbal European-style liqueurs-before–dinner aperitifs and after-dinner digestifs-that have become more popular and widely available. Amari can add structure and backbone to cocktails and […]
SUGAR COOKIES
It That Time Of Year To Make Sugar Cookies. You May Want To Try Making SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING, Which Can Be Found Under Recipes.
Cookie Essentials
If you’re looking for some useful tips on making and baking the best cookies you and your family has ever tasted then these basics will get you on the right path for cookie success. Butter It’s true that nothing is better for the flavor, richness, texture, and color of cookies than butter. If you have […]
Rolling Pins
Nothing says romance like a rolling pin or so thought sailors around the turn of the 18th century who often brought home decorative glass rolling pins for their loved ones. The pins were typically hollow and could hold additional gifts like salt, tea, cocoa, and other rare commodities from far off places. Today we view […]
Gnocchi With Butternut Squash, Spinach & Tomatoes
If you need a break from Thanksgiving leftovers make rich and buttery Gnocchi With Butternut Squash, Spinach & Tomatoes.
Gluten-Free Baking
Tips & Tricks While many foods are naturally gluten-free, gluten can be especially difficult to avoid in baked goods. Gluten is a complex protein found in wheat (and other grains) that functions like glue in baked goods and pastas. Gluten’s elastic structure helps baked goods rise and become light and fluffy by trapping gas produced […]
Turkey Basics
Choosing A Bird How big should you buy? If you don’t want leftovers then estimate 1 pound of turkey per person. If you do want leftovers then estimate 1 1/2 pounds per person. Fresh Or Frozen Should you buy fresh or frozen? Fresh will keep for 4 days in the refrigerator. There is no need […]
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins earned their name because of their round shape. The English called them “pompons,” which came from the French word “pompom.” Like many early American dishes, pumpkin pie is a product of indigenous ingredients and English culinary tradition. First cultivated in Central America around 5500 B.C., pumpkins were one of the first foods settlers brought […]
Tips from Victoria
Fresh Spinach
Fresh Spinach Spinach is available year round, but is especially sweet and tender in the late spring, when growing conditions are perfect. Spinach is so versatile; you can eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! In Tuscany, the leaves are baked into a pie with almonds, sugar, and candied lemon peel called torta co'bischeri agli spinaci. Leave it to the Italians to create a spinach dessert. When shopping for spinach the leaves should be crisp and free of moisture. Read More
