A Classic is Always in Style! Diamonds, pearls, a little black dress, each one a classic. They are always in style. Apple pie and variations of it fall into the same category. Our interpretation of classic apple pie belongs in that distinguished group. Our apple cranberry crumble pie is perfect any time. We took a…
Apple Cranberry Scones!
I took a traditional scone recipe and changed it a bit by adding fresh chunks of apples and dried cranberries for a flavor blast. It turned out to be a delicious scone recipe! These were baked as rounds instead of a standard wedge and I dressed a few of them with cranberry and powdered sugar…
How to Make a Spectacular Tiered Cake
Recently, my family celebrated a special occasion at a dinner party so I decided to try my hand at a tiered cake and make it extraordinary by using fresh roses as the focal point. There are so many decisions when it comes to baking a cake for an event. First what flavor will it be…
Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipe
What did she just say, ”cranberry coffee cake for tea?” You are probably thinking that you heard wrong, but you heard correctly. Our version of cranberry coffee cake is just the right addition for our Tea for Modern Times. You can find the recipe at the bottom of this post. We took a traditional coffee…
Halloween Cupcakes!
Halloween is my guilty pleasure… Who doesn’t love a holiday devoted to delicious tasting treats and the possibility of a good trick? I especially enjoy greeting the little ones dressed up in their Halloween finest and hearing their sweet little voices chant, “TRICK OR TREAT,” at the front door. They look so adorable waiting for…
Cheddar Thyme Drop Biscuits Recipe
Original recipe from Taste of the South Magazine, Christmas Cooking Southern Style, December 2011 Edition, page 16 I love to bake but I have always been intimidated by bread and biscuits. My first attempt at baking bread was in 1978; it was quite an unsuccessful event unless of course you wanted a braided loaf shaped…