Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies
Jul 23
Special Dinner – Friends and Family
Despite how much I love to cook and nourish the mouths and souls of others, I actually rarely entertain at home. I like my space. I like my habits. I like my routine. I have a very generous heart, but when it comes to my space and my place, I’m rather protective – very particular….
Read More
Jul 20
Blistered Tomato Black Pepper Artisanal Bread
Yes, I’ve been baking bread AGAIN. I just can’t stop. It’s just like pie and cake – I simply adore it. I love the process…the waiting…the meditation…the aroma…and of course, the taste. My very favorite part of baking bread, though, is the gifting of the treasure to those near and dear to my heart. This…
Read More
Jul 18
Double Chocolate Raspberry Salted Silk Tart
I simply love to bake desserts. It’s just one of my things. AND, I so adore the creativity that lies behind the craft: concocting new and different flavor combinations that will both surprise the palate and wow the eyes that behold the magnificence. This particular occasion called for a bit of wowing…chocolate for sure, but…
Read More
Jul 16
BBQ Chicken Cheddar Pineapple Sandwich
There’s something about the idea of a grilled cheese sandwich that will always make my mouth water. It’s good old comfort food. But sometimes, you need to jazz it up a bit, other than adding a side of tomato soup for dunking. This time, the fancy features come in the way of BBQ chicken and…
Read More
Jul 13
Lemon Dill Power Grains
For many years I was not much of a fan of dill weed. Then very recently, out of the blue, I decided to give it another go – and I fell in love, again. (Yes, I’ve fallen for food before – I’m an easy catch in many ways, I suppose – VERY difficult in others)….
Read More
Jul 11
White Chocolate Nutella Graham Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are one thing, and so are chocolate peanut butter cookies. But what about White Chocolate Nutella Graham Cookies? It’s all the good stuff packed into one heck of a cookie! White Chocolate Nutella Graham Cookies 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup Nutella (or chocolate hazelnut butter) 1 cup white sugar 2…
Read More
Jul 9
Coconut Macaroon Cake
I never really need an excuse to make or bake anything ~ and neither do you! Typically, I create what I want and when I want it. That’s just my way. Occasionally there are special circumstances (baby showers, catering events, etc.) that call for specialized sessions in the kitchen, but usually, I make what I…
Read More
Jul 6
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I truly believe there is nothing more nourishing than consuming a hot meal from the completeness, comfort, and closure of a bowl. You can cup the bowl in your hand, close to your heart…you can smell the food, feel the food, and take in all that it has to offer. Even in the hot days…
Read More
Jul 4
White Chocolate Cherry Pie for the 4th of July
What would the 4th of July be without all American cherry pie and fireworks? It’s tradition. It’s meant to be. And this year, with all the fanfare, we’re adding white chocolate into the mix for a super sweet and creamy White Chocolate Cherry Pie for the 4th of July! White Chocolate Cherry Pie Crust: 16…
Read More
Jul 2
Strawberry Rosé Layer Cake
Of course you can cook with wine. Of course you can BAKE with wine. Of course you can create a cake with rosé wine!! A Strawberry Rosé Layer Cake. Why not? There are no rules, here. Strawberry Rosé Layer Cake 1 cup salted butter, softened 1½ cups sugar 3½ cups all purpose flour 4 tsp….
Read More
