CAKE 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 8...

It’s that time of the season for coziness, comfort, cooking, and baking!!! Right now, our store, Avenue Design Company is gearing up and...

2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (115g; 1 stick) unsalted...

2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour (spoon & leveled) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2...

"I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves." – Ann Drake I can’t believe it’s the...

Cook cranberries, sugar, and water in a pot. Stirring frequently for about 15 minutes until they thicken up. Let cool. In a bowl, mix...

Strawberry Sauce Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter. An 8x8 square pan would also work, but make sure to line it...

Creating design flow from one room to the next, can be a transition based on color, connection, and creativity. Using color is an easy...

Ingredients FOR THE PORK LOIN ▢ 3- pound pork loin ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil FOR THE SPICE RUB ▢ 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ▢ 1 teaspoon...

Whatever you bake, the important thing is to have fun. Whether you are baking your popular dessert, bread, or cookies…remember to bake...

Another recipe from Jim Bottle of Italian dressing Beef or chicken of your choice Barbeque sauce In a ziplock bag, pour a bottle of the...

1 peach for each serving Ice cream Honey Brown sugar Cut peaches in half, brush a little melted butter. Set cut side down on the grill...

I have to share my husband’s grilling recipes. They are so good and full of flavor. His grilled chicken recipe Chicken, includes...

I love to combine greens with veggies and fruit. Anything works!! Combine spinach and arugula blend greens Chopped veggies Sliced...

1 1/2 c. of thawed peas 1 can Garbanzo beans, drained salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, or 2 cloves minced garlic. 1/2...

Santa Fe The City Different If you haven’t discovered the beautiful destination of Santa Fe, I highly recommend that you make a trip to...

This week I worked on some small accent vignettes. Just by pairing a few items together, such as small framed pictures, potted plants or...

In the beginning, the dough bowl was both functional and utilitarian. The dough bowl dates back to the 1800's of the Colonial era. A...

If you haven’t visited the Fayetteville Botanical Garden, I highly recommend touring the beautiful garden. So many varieties of...