Jam, Jelly, Pies & Preserves
Summer fruits give way to fall harvest, and our chef’s find ways to preserve the carefreeness of summertime with a road trip to Garden Hour Orchards of Smithsburg, MD. A truck load of peaches later, they make quick work of … Read more
Summer Wedding at The Woodend Sanctuary
It was a beautiful summer day for a wedding with 170 guests at The Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Cocktail hour had a sweet start with two specialty cocktails, Berry Mojitos and Lemon Bellini with lemon sorbet. The decor … Read more
Sweet Cocktail ~ Berry Mojito
As the sun sets on a sweltering summer day it’s time to enjoy a classic Cuban cocktail. May we present the Berry Mojito made with berry infused rum, limes, mint syrup, sparkling water and fresh berries. It’s styled with a … Read more
Cool Down with Ice Cream Sandwiches
What better way to cool down this hot summer than with mini ice cream sandwiches! A perfect match of chewy soft cookies and delightful ice cream. It is with good conscience when we say that whomever invented the ice cream … Read more
Apple Pie for the 4th of July
July 4th brings out the best in all-American cuisine. In addition to peach cobblers and flag cakes, one of our favorite desserts for the 4th is Apple Pie. We use the freshest New York Hudson Valley sliced apples with a … Read more
Summer Dessert ~ Caramelized Strawberry & Whipped Cream Mille-Feuille
Summer is rounding the calendar corner and it will be time for flip-flops and gardening. When preparing your summer event think about the deliciously sweet seasonal options, like this Caramelized Strawberry & Whipped Cream Mille-Feuille. A delightfully layered puff pastry … Read more
