A quietly nourishing winter stew, lentil-forward and gently aromatic, inspired by French country kitchens. This Lentil Stew à la Française is meant for slow evenings, warm bowls, and lingering at the table as January settles in.
SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS (NEW YEAR’S STYLE)
A New Year’s tradition rooted in warmth and hope. Spicy Black-Eyed Peas (New Year’s Style) are now live as part of The Gilded Table: January Edition.
A Cozy, Casual New Year’s Eve Gathering
A relaxed New Year’s Eve menu for gathering without fuss — familiar flavors, comforting dishes, and a table meant for sharing. This casual supper brings together nostalgic recipes, easy bites, and festive sips for welcoming the new year in good company.
An Elegantly Simple Italian-Inspired New Year’s Eve Supper
An elegantly simple New Year’s Eve supper inspired by Italian flavors, flickering candlelight, and the quiet joy of gathering. A menu meant to be savored slowly, welcoming the year with warmth and intention.
An End-of-Year Reflection | Bianca’s Gilded Pantry
A quiet year-end reflection on building Bianca’s Gilded Pantry during a season of change — guided by patience, intention, and the steady work done in stillness.
Winds of Change | A Christmas Reflection from Life in Bianca’s Kitchen
A Christmas reflection on memory, home, and the gentle winds of change. This piece gathers moments — familiar and new — to explore how tradition endures, even when circumstances shift and the season looks different than before.
TEA-TABLE COFFEE CAKE
A quietly elegant cake meant for afternoon tea and lingering conversation. This Tea-Table Coffee Cake is tender, lightly sweet, and timeless—perfect with a warm cup of coffee, winter light through the window, and the simple pleasure of gathering at the table.
CINNAMON–DATE SCONES
Gently spiced with cinnamon and studded with tender dates, these Cinnamon–Date Scones are a quiet nod to traditional winter baking. Best served warm with butter or cream, they’re a comforting addition to the holiday table and a perfect companion for afternoon tea. From The Gilded Table: December Edition.
VICTORIAN GINGERBREAD BISCUITS
Warmly spiced and delicately crisp, these Victorian Gingerbread Biscuits reflect a gentler era of holiday baking. Lightly sweet with notes of ginger and spice, they were made for afternoon tea, candlelit kitchens, and quiet winter gatherings — a timeless biscuit with enduring charm.
SPICED CHOCOLATE TEA BISCUITS
Rich with chocolate pieces and gently spiced for winter, these Spiced Chocolate Tea Biscuits are made for quiet afternoons and candlelit tea tables. Crisp at the edges and tender within, they pair beautifully with hot tea, mulled wine, or a softly falling winter evening.