Category Archive: biscuit Pastry Cutters

Feb 20

The Witness

La, la, la, la lunchbox! 26 Jan 2012 AS the new school year begins, lazy holiday mornings are quickly ­forgotten amid the bustle of packing school bags, remembering sports kits and ensuring the children eat some healthy breakfast before leaving the house. Of course, a new year at school also means a new year of …

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Feb 19

Star Cookie Cutter Christmas Tree

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Two nights ago, my husband decided he we needed to make something for his coworkers (uh, a little last minute?!!)…and he settled on these Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies.  I purchased a kit several years ago with six different-sized star cookie cutters, but I think you could use 4-6 sizes and still make a lovely tree! Supplies: …

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Feb 08

Yarnell’s Ice Cream Coming Back to Arkansas Stores

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The Chicago-based company that bought Searcy’s Yarnell’s Ice Cream is getting set to start the churns again.Schulze and Burch Biscuit Co. has announced completion of the purchase of assets of the bankrupt ice cream business and says it plans to reintroduce Yarnell’s ice cream in Arkansas stores, using the same recipes, by spring.Reopening of the …

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Feb 06

Charge coming in death of Flying Biscuit Cafe manager’s unborn baby

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Days after the manager of the Flying Biscuit Cafe was found dead behind a south Charlotte Dumpster, Mecklenburg prosecutors announced Wednesday they will charge Mark Anthony Cox with the murder of Danielle Watson’s unborn baby. It could be the first time state prosecutors have sought an indictment for murder involving an unborn baby. Under a …

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Jan 16

Being simple

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Title: Brutal Simplicity of Thought Author: Maurice Saatchi Publisher: Ebury Press THE ideas that have changed our lives most are often the simplest. “Simple ideas enter the brain quicker and stay there longer.” The book opens by noting that “If you want your work to achieve the impossible, you will need brutal simplicity of thought. …

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Jan 15

La Caille Baked Alaska (1.13.12)

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Ingredients:  6 EACH INDIVIDUAL ALASKAS 1 loaf Pound or Sponge Cake 1/2  gallon vanilla ice cream Meringue 6 egg whites 1/4  teaspoon cream of tartar 6 ounces sugar Directions Slice the pound cake loaf into 1/2-inch slices. With a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut pound cake into 6 individual portions and place on a cookie …

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