Some weekends after binge-watching The Crown, I like going out and indulge in a fancy high tea—the only way to pretend to be a British Royal for an afternoon. While the crustless cucumber sandwiches ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — If your heart pitter-patters a bit when you see decadent desserts, a fair advisory is issued for the Plaza Bakery and Cafe in Birchwood Commons in Virginia Beach. The ...

I have always had a penchant for petit fours. They are fancy and fun and to me they mean party, and a special party at that. They are pretty and sweet and dainty to eat. These petite treats make the ...

Since 1959, Plaza Bakery has been famous for their wedding, almond cake petit fours. The bakery has just sweetened their menu with four new flavors. Now, you can get petit fours in chocolate, carrot, ...

To make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Beat butter and shortening until well blended. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating until light ...

Valentine”s Day is synonymous with candlelight dinners, romantic movies and delicious desserts. Although chocolate is often standard fare for the day of love, many other treats, including petit fours, ...

When I turned 50 during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was one sweet silver lining — or frosted lining. I couldn’t have a big party, but I could still have my cake. I’m a bit of a cake snob. Over the ...