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Strawberries usually get all of the glory when it comes shortcakes, but I say equal opportunity for all fruits, especially stone fruits. While I have […]

There are certain types of recipes that I keep in my back pocket for clutch baking situations. These recipes need to be simple and use […]

Did you hear? There’s a hurricane coming! To prepare yourself for Irene this weekend, first make sure you stock up on the essentials, then shake […]

Last week, the Woodward at Ames hosted two installments of Hendrick’s Gin’s Delightfully Peculiar Cocktail Academy. The classes, run by brand ambassador and longtime mixologist […]

Last week, the Woodward at Ames hosted two installments of Hendrick’s Gin’s Delightfully Peculiar Cocktail Academy. The classes, run by brand ambassador and longtime mixologist […]

Summer is slowly slipping away, but there’s still time to celebrate the sun. What better way to do that than with a pitcher of special […]

Last weekend, my sister got married in Charleston, S.C., and gave pralines as her wedding favor. Pralines (soft caramel with pecans) are the quinesstenial Charleston […]

Chocolate with mint is one my favorite combos, so it’s no surprise that a velvety grasshopper pie is right up my alley. To put a […]

I find that most store-bought granola bars are seriously lacking in everything from texture (why do the crunchy ones fall apart and the chewy ones […]

Red Sox vs. Yankees. Democrats vs. Republicans. Cowboys vs. aliens. This summer has plenty of rivalries — but perhaps none so bitter as the battle […]

Making bread and pastries from scratch may seem like a daunting task, but with a few tricks and a little patience, the reward of sinking […]

While bold sangria tastes great just about any time of year, I hold my spicy reds for the blustery winter months and opt for a […]

If making ice cream from scratch sounds daunting, try starting with sorbets. There are no egg yolks to temper, no waiting for hours while flavors […]

If making ice cream from scratch sounds daunting, try starting with sorbets. There are no egg yolks to temper, no waiting for hours while flavors […]

Before they completely disappear from the farm stand, use pea greens to translate an upscale salad from your favorite bistro to the dinner table; chef […]