Louisiana has been described as a “cultural gumbo” in which each of the different ingredients is identifiable, yet all have blended, affecting each other.  A complex blend of Native American, French, Spanish, German, English, African, and Italian influences creates a unique regional culture. These people have merged to become the Cajuns and Creoles – the [...]

Basic facts on pie dough: The best flour to use is pastry flour. Fat used is regular hydrogenated shortening; however, butter, lard and other fats may also be used in place or blended with the shortening. The water or milk needs to be cold when added to the flour mixture, it should be 40*F or [...]

Quick Breads are valued for the ease and speed with which they can be made. They are made without yeast. A quick bread does not have to rise (proof). They have a cake like appearance and a lighter texture than yeast breads. Quick breads are grouped according to the type of mixture which they are [...]

The Mid-Atlantic region, with its mild climate, abundance of river valleys with rich soil, and extensive coastline, was the perfect environment for the orchards and farms established by the early settlers who emigrated to America from England, Germany, the Netherlands, and other western countries. People from all over the world who have been attracted to [...]