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06/10/2026

4TH OF JULY BOMB POP PUNCH CUPS

Ingredients:
12 Bomb Pop ice pops
1 gallon Red Hawaiian Punch
1 bottle blue Gatorade or blue sports drink

06/10/2026

Vanilla Sponge Cake

A light, airy, and versatile sponge cake perfect for layer cakes and celebrations.

Ingredients

* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup (200 g) sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 cup (125 g) cake flour, sifted
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 tbsp melted butter
* 2 tbsp milk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) cake pan.
3. Beat eggs and sugar for 6–8 minutes until pale and tripled in volume.
4. Add vanilla extract.
5. Gently fold in sifted flour and salt.
6. Fold in warm milk and melted butter.
7. Pour into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
9. Cool completely before slicing.

Uses

* Birthday cakes
* Layer cakes
* Fruit cakes
* Cream-filled cakes

Yield

* One 8-inch cake

Chocolate Sponge Cake

A soft chocolate sponge ideal for layered desserts and pastries.

Ingredients

* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup (200 g) sugar
* ¾ cup (95 g) cake flour
* ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 tbsp melted butter
* 2 tbsp milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Prepare an 8-inch cake pan.
3. Beat eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy.
4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together.
5. Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
6. Fold in butter, milk, and vanilla.
7. Pour into the pan.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
9. Cool completely before decorating.

Uses

* Chocolate layer cakes
* Black Forest cakes
* Chocolate pastries
* Cake rolls

Yield

* One 8-inch cake

Genoise Sponge

A classic European sponge cake made with whipped eggs and melted butter.

Ingredients

* 4 large eggs
* ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
* 1 cup (125 g) cake flour, sifted
* ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
* 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F).
2. Line an 8-inch cake pan.
3. Place eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl over warm water.
4. Whisk until the mixture reaches about 40°C (104°F).
5. Remove from heat and beat until thick and ribbon-like.
6. Fold in sifted flour carefully.
7. Fold in melted butter and vanilla.
8. Pour into the pan immediately.
9. Bake for 25–28 minutes until springy.
10. Cool on a wire rack.

Uses

* European tortes
* Opera cakes
* Swiss rolls
* Layered entremets

Yield

* One 8-inch cake

Professional Tips

* Use room-temperature eggs for maximum volume.
* Fold gently to preserve the air incorporated during whipping.
* Sift flour at least once for a finer crumb.
* Avoid opening the oven during the first 20 minutes of baking.
* Cool cakes completely before slicing or frosting.
* Brush sponge cakes with simple syrup for extra moisture in layered cakes.

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

If you are looking for 'easy' color in the shade, look no further than Shadowland Giant 'Wu-La-La'! This large hosta grows well in part to full shade, and is hardy in zones 3-9. Best yet, it can cover a large part of your shady garden with a spread of 6 feet and a height of 4 feet. Yes, we said FEET! Learn more right here, pwwin.rs/GWLL26

06/10/2026

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Please join us on Monday, May 25th for the Town of Harwich Memorial Day ceremony

05/21/2026

Our 'Patriots Day' container recipe is easy to create and easy to love all summer long! Show your patriotism by mixing red, white, and blue plants in your favorite container! Those of you in Canada, be sure to grab the red and white varieties when you see them!

Here are the plants we used in this pot... pwwin.rs/PatDay26

05/21/2026

Keep your weeknight meal routine bright.

05/21/2026

🍦 Opening Day is tomorrow! 🍦
Sundae School Ice Cream opens tomorrow afternoon, come celebrate with us and grab your first scoop of the season! Both Dennisport and Harwichport are ready to welcome you!
See you there! 🍨✨

05/21/2026

Mix our Diamond Mountain with other large plants in your landscape! Heat- and drought-tolerant plants; clouds of airy white flowers all season make this white euphorbia plant an excellent choice for long-lasting color in the garden. This is a much larger plant than Diamond Frost® and will deliver a great landscape presence. This annual loves the sun, is heat and drought-tolerant, blooms all summer long, and is NOT loved by the deer in your neighborhood. Learn more about our line of euphorbia right here, pwwin.rs/DiaFrost26