by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
While eggs are symbols of rebirth and new life, Easter egg customs originated in Germany. Some believe that egg hunts date back to the 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs, and women...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Cooler weather and the colorful change of the leaves on the trees signify not only the change in the season but also ushers in the best season of all: soup season. With just a few ingredients and a tasty cut of meat, you can start a soup in the morning and finish it...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch of salt ½ cup sugar ½ cup Dutch process cocoa 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl using a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Gingerbread Old Fashioned 2 ounces bourbon ½ ounce ginger syrup (recipe below) 1 teaspoon molasses 3 dashes gingerbread bitters or 1 dash ginger bitters Garnish: gingerbread cookie and orange peel In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine ingredients and stir for 30...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 stick butter ⅓ cup cocoa 1 cup water ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups crushed peppermint candy FROSTING: 1 stick butter ⅓ cup cocoa ⅓ cup buttermilk 1 box...
