Recipes

SWEET DECADENCE: Mats vs Paper vs Foil – Aren’t They All Interchangeable?

August 31, 2021

Silicone Mats, Parchment Paper, Wax Paper, Aluminum Foil – Aren’t They All Interchangeable? To that question I respond with a resounding NO! Understanding the Pros and Cons Once…

In the Kitchen: Sausage Balls – The Perfect Appetizer

August 20, 2021

Margi’s Cocktail Sausage Balls Contributed by Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLC Director of Non-Profits LKNConnect.com, Founder of Little Smiles NC, and Major Chief Cook in our House! Serves 8…

SWEET DECADENCE: Mise en huh? Cooking Education 101 from Pastry Chef Maria Kemp

August 2, 2021

LKNConnect is thrilled to welcome Maria Kemp, pastry chef and owner of Beyond Decadence. In 2017, Maria established Beyond Decadence as Lake Norman’s first and only pop-up bakery specializing in…

SWEET DECADENCE: Welcome Pastry Chef Maria Kemp to LKNConnect!

July 19, 2021

LKNConnect is thrilled to welcome Maria Kemp, pastry chef and owner of Beyond Decadence. In 2017, Maria established Beyond Decadence as Lake Norman’s first and only pop-up bakery specializing in…

IN THE KITCHEN: Almond Butter Cookies (A Yummy, Low-Glycemic Version!)

June 24, 2021

This is a recipe my sister-in-law Sarah made when her husband (my brother) announced he was switching to an alkaline diet right before his birthday. She figured out a way…

Sweet ReMarks: Getting to Know Your Custards, Part 2

May 24, 2021

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series called Getting to Know Your Custards. You can read Part 1 here. — Hanna Schoenrock, Managing Editor Refreshing Custards Here we…

Getting to Know Your Custards, Part 1

May 10, 2021

What is crème brulee? I’m sure everyone has had creme brulee at some point in their life. The crack of the sugar as your spoon goes through the bruleed sweetness and…

LKN Cheesecakery – Denver, NC

April 23, 2021

LKN Cheesecakery Hagers hollow Dr, Denver, NC Phone: (252) 626-7758 Business Hours By Appointment Description: We specialize in Cheesecakes, but also do custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, gourmet strawberries, and much…

IN THE KITCHEN: History of the Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie (A Fan Favorite!)

April 17, 2021

History of the Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie From the October 1, 1981 issue of the Washington Post Almost everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie! Interestingly, the original…

IN THE KITCHEN: Hanna’s Creamy Crock Pot Mushroom Chicken

April 3, 2021

This is a family-favorite, comfort meal at my house. It’s also relatively healthy — a bonus! Although Instant Pots and air fryers are all the rage these days, I still…