Homemade Italian Cannoli

CANNOLI – the undisputed champion of the pastry world. I won’t sugarcoat it (pun intended) – making them from scratch is no joke! It’s a labor of love that requires patience, precision, and a lot of love for ricotta cheese. But when done right, they’re truly heavenly – crispy shells, creamy filling, and that perfect…

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Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart

Sort of a bribe, but also mostly a gift.All I can say is that I will now have unlimited “Charles Adjustments” in yoga. These are TRULY the best things on earth. Ripped apart with ease and thoughtfully put back together. Heaven.Oh, and the tart: Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart with a Butter Basil Cookie Crust….

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Special Sweet Potato Lemon Thyme Tart

As the holidays came and went, I dreamt about a new and different version of my Sweet and Savory Havarti Cheesecake Bars. I still have the idea reeling about in my imagination – something sweet and something wintery – perhaps it will come to fruition in the coming months of cold. However, I also CRAVE…

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