What do you do when your oven ‘dies’ and you have to come up with some desserts…and fast? That’s what happened to me recently. (I’d love to get on my soap box and complain about how they don’t make appliances like they used to, how useless warranties are, why does it cost SO MUCH to fix things nowadays, etc., but …
Apple Orchard Flavors
Here in the Mountain South, it’s apple season! Our area orchards are full of ripe, juicy apples just waiting to be picked. And these family-owned operations also serve up some tasty apple-filled treats. After a recent trip to a high country orchard with my family, I was inspired to bring the flavors of the orchard to my kitchen. I hope …
ETSU Presents Baking Basics with Julie Voudrie
Teaching this class is a dream come true for me! Passing on baking traditions is a passion of mine and I can’t wait to get into the ETSU Food Labs kitchen and have fun with my students. Spots are filling quickly so contact ETSU today. For more information and to register, go to http://tinyurl.com/Etsubaking
Labor Day Menu…with Less Labor!
Labor Day meals shouldn’t put you in a sweat. Here are three tasty dishes that will be a hit with your guests. And you can make them the day before, so you can actually get a break along with everyone else! Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sure, slow cooked pork in a smoker is amazing, but here’s a way to …
Coco-Banana Topping and Taco Feast!
On Daytime Tri-Cities, I shared an old family favorite, plus one that will soon be! First, here’s my simple recipe for Taco Meat. Once made, you can use it in so many ways…tacos, burritos, nachos, taco salad…..at our house, here’s two of our tricks: For tacos, we take a flour tortilla, spread it with refried beans, and wrap it around …
Strawberry Season!
It’s strawberry season here in East Tennessee! Here are a few ways to enjoy this seasonal treat that you might not have thought of before. They’re ‘berry’ good! Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ cup strawberry coulis (recipe below) ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp poppy seeds, optional …
Mother’s Day Pound Cake on Daytime Tri-Cities
Anytime I would ask my mom what I could bake for her, she would always request my Sour Cream Pound Cake. She liked hers ‘plain’, but this simple, yet versatile dessert can accompany so many wonderful flavors. I’ve included two of my favorite variations with the recipe, here: http://bakingwithjulsie.com/sour-cream-pound-cake-recipe-memorable-dessert/ I had fun sharing this family favorite on WJHL-11’s Daytime Tri-Cities. This is the perfect cake …
The Best Cupcake You’ve Ever Had….plus a Bonus
Now that springtime is here, we start seeing daffodils, Easter baskets, and rabbits everywhere we go. So I thought it would be the perfect time to share two of my own unique creations: Velveteen Rabbit Cupcakes and Bunny Money. They’re sure to get your family hopping…for more! The Velveteen Rabbit Cupcake was inspired by a dear friend who had …
Come Live It Up!
For my local friends, you can come see me at Live It Up! this Tuesday night, March 10, at 6:3o PM at Celebration Church. Ladies of all ages get a free dinner, free childcare, and a sample of my famous Lemon Pound Cake..and I’ll even show you how to make it! I’ll also share some music and share from my …