by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE This is my sister-in-law Rita’s and my daughter Beth’s favorite pound cake. There are several versions of this cake, but this is the recipe that my mother always prepared. It has a sweet, creamy, and smooth texture with a perfect light crust....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
In my very first entertaining book, Easy Hospitality, published in the ’90s, I described how to create gold- and silver-leaf eggs for elegant Easter tablescapes. I still enjoy displaying those eggs because they are beautiful and timeless. To create the gold- and...
by Patty Roper | Photo by Greg Campbell
Create elegant valentine vases from ordinary clear glass containers of various shapes and sizes. Supplies: Clear glass vases of various sizes and shapes Adhesive sizing Small paintbrushes Gold-leaf sheets Stencil brush Gold-leaf sealer With a paintbrush, paint a heart...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This cheesecake tastes amazing and is so beautiful! It is absolutely the perfect sweet ending for your love or a Valentine celebration! Although it has many ingredients, it is easy to prepare, but does need to be made ahead of time to chill properly. But make-ahead...
