By Libbie Summers Photography by Cedric Smith for Thom Magazine Shot on location at Alex Raskin Antiques in Savannah, GA I was 26 when I served my first pavlova to a bunch of Ski Patrol hooligans in Vail, Colorado. It was a ballsy move to serve as the last course of a wild-game heavy dinner Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted by Candace Brower Photography by Cedric Smith I love how this organic cake takes on a fancy persona when you add Fried Squash Blossoms to the top. What could be more perfect for an early Summer wedding cake? Olive Oil and Corn Meal Cake with Fried Squash Blossoms (olive oil, ground Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted by Candace Brower Photo by Cedric Smith This is my early summer popcorn. The perfect snack to feed a guilty pleasure. Sure you could get all fancy and stuff these with some cheesy mixture before dipping and frying them, but that takes the crunch away, but I love the crunch. Like Read More »
By Libbie Summers Assisted by Candace Brower Photo by Cedric Smith Squash blossoms are the theme of this bridal brunch. First a bouquet, then a salad then this herby cheesy fritatta that you HAVE to eat as soon as it comes out of the oven. Or, at least make a show of bringing it to Read More »
By Libbie Summers Photo by Cedric Smith Tender greens, raw sweet corn, the sour of a few tomatoes and the woodsy squash blossom flavor make this salad deliciously beautiful. And, because the flavors are so big it only needs salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon to dress it. Anything else would be a big Read More »
