Posts by lynne

I have to say -- since I started the thread originally -- that a lot of the "new" franchises out of the original area aren't as good as the originals. In Atlanta, we had some triple glazed (yuck!!!)from a brand new outlet, in...

We finally nailed it down that it was nuts I was allergic to about 9-10 years ago. 1st it was just walnuts, then walnuts and pecans, now it's about all of them -- luckily, I can control the cooking oils in our kitchen! I can't cut or...

:D Aahcheese! 16 kinds in my refrigerator/freezers right now....I guess I have a thing for them! a lot of cheeses if they are stored properly will last a decent amount of time in your refrigerator and you don't have to worry about...

Sysco really varies. I admit I was spoiled in DC. An awesome rep -- working with Sodexho-Marriott, a big company, we had major pull, good pricing. Location, awesome - fantastic supplies almost limitless resources, could get almost...

The giant cookies seem to be popular here too. I've been doing a lot of cookies/miniatures and decadent petit fours lately in tiered formations for the "grooms cake" ... also chocolate dipped fruits instead of the double...

Welcome to ChefTalk BeachBaby! I have one guest that is allergic to yolks but adores pound cake -- so it became my mission to please him! I didn't like the consistency of pound cake made solely with egg whites, but I do like it made...

To add to Suzanne's great suggestions -- Use a wide variety of colours and textures. It will keep your eyes and mouth from getting "bored" and from "looking" for more... Reds, greens, yellows, oranges... A...

Well, Williams-Sonoma doesn't carry them any more... Tuesday Morning doesn't have online shopping -- too bad, although my wallet is probably much safer that way!! with eight stores in San Antonio, I already can find too much trouble!...

Remember those Pecan Pie Muffins that were so good that I could never get out of the muffin tins - no matter what I did? I finally found silicon mini muffin oans while I was in Alaska on vacation -- don't ask -- and they work...

I love playing with puff pastry -- and I do use it all the time at the B&B. Cut in any shape and use as a stage or platform for your savory of choice - season or spice in a complimentary manner. Brie & Cranberry Napoleons...