The Workshops of David T. Smith Blog

This is a great project that we did near Boston. The client wanted a David T. Smith kitchen but was concerned about the cost and hassle of doing a handmade kitchen long distance so she tried to find a local kitchen company to do it. No luck. So she finally called me at the last minute to talk about the project. It was a large project, kitchen, 2 pantries, bathrooms, and laundry. She sent us drawings, we had a few Web Meetings, and we drew up the project and made our deal. The next day we flew to Boston to make final measurements. We were a little shocked when we got there, because the house was 90% complete waiting for the kitchen. She had almost waited too long.

This most traditional scone has a creamy biscuit like texture obtained by using both butter and heavy cream. The most reliable approach to mixing the butter into the dry ingredients is to use a food processor fitted with the metal blade. I personally like to use a hand held pastry cutter (I hate the clean up when I use my food processor) and it works beautifully. Resist the urge to eat the scones hot out of the oven. Letting them cool for at least 10 minutes firms them up and improves their texture. For the Scone - 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the counter 5 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small chunks 1 cup heavy cream (preferred) you may also use 1 cup half and half or 1 cup whole milk Glaze - apply to top of scone using a pastry brush 1 egg 1/4 cup heavy cream (preferred) you may also use 1/4 cup half and half or 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar to sprinkle on to...

This delicious cake is a family favorite and is especially welcome around the holidays. We like this recipe because it combines the convenience of using box mixes with special added ingredients for a cake that tastes truly home-made. The rich and decadent icing is from scratch - but so easy to make! “RAVE REVIEWS” COCONUT CAKE 1 pkg. yellow cake mix (2 layer size) 1 3-ounce pkg. Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding 1-1/2 c. milk 4 eggs ¼ c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. Baker’s Angel Flake Coconut 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 3 layer cake pans and set aside. Blend cake mix, pudding mix, milk, eggs, oil & vanilla in large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for approximately four (4) minutes. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour into pans and bake for 35 minutes, or until tests done. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack ten (10) minutes; remove from pans and cool completely before frosting. COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 1-1/2 st...

This stunning three piece pot celebrates America’s Independence. It is slip decorated in museum yellow, copper, and manganese, has sgraffito accents, and numerous applied and hand sculpted details. Note the sculpted eagles, flag, shield, and cannonballs. It has fancy scrolled handles and delicate pierce work on the lid. A truly one of a kind pot. Measures 16.75 inches tall over all. The pedestal base measures 6.25 inches. It has slip decorated stars and banding in museum yellow and manganese slip-trailed detail. The inscription on the base reads – “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation”. These majestic words are the ...

This is a summarized version of a Webinar David delivers live online. He goes through the process of designing a kitchen for a historic or reproduction home.

This was a great cake that my daughter Kelly brought in for everyone here at the shop. It was an incredible dessert - everyone loved it. She has agreed to share the recipe. DTS A great recipe passed down from the early Moravians who first arrived in Savannah, Georgia in 1735, proceeded to Nazareth in 1740, then went on to establish a settlement in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1741. The Moravians were Protestants and missionaries who created closed, self sufficient communities that grew their own crops and made their own wares. Though their religion itself embraces discipline and austerity, this sugar cake recipe certainly doesn’t reflect those traits. It is a rich and decadent sugar cake that contains practically everything good and fattening from your pantry. Traditionally a Christmas treat, you will want to make this beautiful and easy cake all year round. It is easily frozen for up to 4 months – just defrost and gently reheat as directed in the following recipe....

SOLD -3:46PM 5/15/09 The classic folk song "Pop Goes the Weasel" is more than just a children's nursery rhyme. It is living art-- a song that has been modified and added to for ages, and has been popular in both America and Great Britain. In its earlier history, it was not a children's song, but was instead beloved by the aristocracy. One music sheet from the 1850s described this song as, "performed at Her Majesty's & The Nobilities Balls." It has also been used in stage productions, recordings, and children's games. While the origin and meaning of this song is difficult to unearth, it can be confidently stated that it has been beloved by both children and adults at different stages of its history. This pot has lyrics from a popular American version of the song:     "All around the cobbler's house,     The monkey chased the people.     And after them in double haste...     That's the way the mon...