Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from May, 2012

The best strawberry shortcake recipe

Making a fabulous strawberry shortcake is not hard. You just have to think fresh, wholesome ingredients. Start with the freshest berries you can get your hands on. (I just picked these from our large patch out in the garden.) Clean them and let them sit in a bowl with a bit of sugar sprinkled on top. After they've gotten nice and juicy, mash them up. While the berries are sitting, make the shortbread. Select a good, basic recipe. I like this classic one from Betty Crocker : Sift together: 2 Cups flour 2 T sugar 3 t baking powder 1 t salt Cut in 6 T unsalted butter Stir in 2/3 to 3/4 whole milk Bake for 12-15 minutes at 450 degrees. While the shortbread is cooling a bit, make the whipped cream. Beat heavy whipping cream until it's a nice whipped consistency, add a bit of sugar and whip it just a few seconds more. (Be sure not to overbeat, as it will turn into butter!) I know many people are tempted to head straight for the Cool Whip, but it's loaded with

Fall fashion preview

Fall may seem ages away but designers are already putting finishing touches on their lines. Here at Smalltropolis, we were lucky enough to catch up with Madame Dandelion (possibly our favorite designer!)  and she let us have a small glimpse at what's coming this fall. Here we see the beautiful Autruchette Lemarchal in a stunning floral linen jacket. So sixties! A trim wool skirt, classic patent leather bag and satin flats with ties complete the look. Photos shot at the amazing Jardin de PoupĂ©e.