Sparkling Pear Cocktail Thanksgiving Part 2 It is so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is now less than 2 weeks away. If you are like me, it's time to craft the menu for the most important cooking day of the year. When I think about what will grace the Thanksgiving table, a few tried and ... Read more
Artisanal European Breads After spending a week of study in Paris on Artisanal European bread, Lorie will lead a small group on a deep dive into the wonders of freshly baked European bread. All techniques will be tailored for the American home chef with no shortcuts on flavor and quality! There is nothing like the ... Read more
Cointreau Dark Chocolate Truffle Recipe Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and if you are like me, you're getting a few sweet treats together for your sweethearts. I love to make and deliver cookies like my Heavenly Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies but nothing says I adore you quite like a batch of ... Read more
Champagne & Canapes for Valentine's Day. Thursday, February 11th 6:30-8:30 When you think about Valentine’s Day, my favorite holiday, what comes to mind? Love, romance, champagne and chocolate? That’s what I think about! Two of my most indulgent vises are Champagne and Chocolate so working these two into our Valentine celebration is a given. Dom ... Read more
Boeuf Bourguignon recipe, a classic from the Burgundy region of France. This recipe is 2 in 1! Enjoy Boeuf Bourguignon and with any leftovers, prepare gorgeous, golden hand pies to be eaten at another time. Boeuf Bourguignon is an iconic French dish; this slow cooked, time honored recipe, clearly represents French country cooking at its ... Read more
New Year's Breakfast in Bed is the perfect way to say HELLOOO to 2021! That's right, it's almost time to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and no one is happier than me, to welcome 2021. Since large gatherings aren't possible at this time, I thought it would be fun to look for other special ... Read more
Gifts from the Kitchen- Date Loaf Recipe Every year I look forward to my favorite cooking class, Gifts from the Kitchen. I begin planning next year the minute I wrap this year. I simply can't wait to inspire you with the latest flavors and packaging ideas for gifts given from your heart and home. As ... Read more
Raspberry Compote over Brie Recipe hits all the right flavor notes and could be your new favorite appetizer! Sweet, buttery, crunchy and chewy all in one bite keeps you craving just one more taste of this delectable concoction. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and head into "appetizer season" I'll be sharing some of my ... Read more
Pretty Pretty Pies Cooking Class- a virtual cooking class focused on making the prettiest and tastiest pies, you've ever seen! Join me Thursday, November 19th from 6:30-8:30 Can’t attend at the designated time? Special arrangements will be made so you can cook when YOU are ready! Is there anything prettier than pie? Sweet and salty, ... Read more
My appetizer recipe for Stuffed Baked Figs is outstanding! This simple appetizer can be created in a matter of minutes and it really does hit so many wonderful flavor notes. Sweet ripe figs stuffed with salty blue cheese, drizzled with floral honey and topped off with crunch buttery pistachios, what’s not to love? In Texas ... Read more
