by Allison Hurley of Lovie Dodd Designs, Kelli Bozeman | photo by Abe Draper
1.Start with soil. “A good soil is key for sure,” Hurley says. 2. Don’t forget about drainage. “Any container you use should have drainage holes to ensure the longevity of the plants,” she says. “I make sure that the drainage holes are clear that there isn’t anything...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
For those of us who love to create and cook, there is nothing better than getting your hands in a mound of dough. Homemade pasta is not only simple to make; the taste and texture of homemade pasta are quite different from store-bought. The texture is very tender and...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Chocolate Torte Tartufata with Chocolate Spread 3½ ounces butter 4½ ounces dark chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 eggs, separated 3½ ounces sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ ounce flour 1½ ounces toasted and chopped macadamia nuts 1/8...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Tiny tartlet and tart crusts are the perfect vehicles for whatever you want to put inside. Fresh berries, flavored custards, or tangy lemon- or lime-curds topped with a dollop of whipped cream make fantastic light desserts. Small tartlet pans are perfect for pick-up...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
I have always been fascinated by the history, beauty, and craftsmanship of the Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs fashioned for the royal Romanov family of Imperial Russia. I have enjoyed viewing the magnificent original works of art at several museum exhibits and in...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped ½ cup butter, melted ¼ cup honey Sparkling sugar (optional) On a floured board, roll pastry out to form a rectangle. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and spread over...
by Germaine Benoit | photo by Melanie Thortis
1 large spaghetti squash 1 bag fresh spinach 1 pound ground lamb meat or any preferred ground meat 2 tablespoons za’atar seasoning 1 cucumber, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped ½ cup olives 1 bunch parsley, chopped ½ cup toasted pine nuts Crumbled feta for...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 egg yolk ¼ cup cream 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm puff pastry, thawed ½ cup brown or Dijon mustard 8 slices Swiss cheese ½ pound thinly sliced corned beef ½ cup sauerkraut, drained and pressed between paper towels ¼ cup caraway seeds 1 cup brown mustard or Thousand...
