In the Kitchen

IN THE KITCHEN: Chicken & Corn Fritters

September 30, 2021

A quick & easy meal that can be made with chicken or pork. Contributed by Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLCDirector of Non-Profits LKNConnect.com,Founder of Little Smiles NC, and Major…

SWEET DECADENCE: Tips for Holiday Survival

September 20, 2021

Holiday prep starts now! Guilty as charged, I love to plan! I’ve always been organized, detail-oriented, and an over-thinker. As painful as it was, I’ve had to accept not everyone…

IN THE KITCHEN: Easy Crockpot Meals

September 16, 2021

Shrimp Jambalaya. Chef Julie Maguire inspires us to make Shrimp Jambalaya using a crockpot. It’s a delicious meal made in just a little over an hour! This recipe is an…

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…