Creamy Cashew Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Jun 11
Strawberry Cream Key Lime Pie
If you can believe it, I really wanted to bake a pie, AGAIN. It may be true that those close to me are getting a little tired of pie surprises, but I simply cannot get enough of the meditative value of crafting a homemade and fresh baked pie almost daily. (Remember Waitress? Jenna felt the…
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Jun 8
Basil Mint Porkloin & Potatoes
It’s no secret that one of my very favorite savory dishes is a perfectly roasted pork tenderloin. And, when it comes to entertaining, it also happens to be one of my specialities. It’s so easy, it’s so tender, it’s so delicious…and this time it’s so full of fresh herbs! Italian Basil and Mint Pork Tenderloin…
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Jun 7
Sugared Lilac Cake
Ever since I dreamt up the idea of Lilac Sugar a few years ago, I’ve been wanting to create more than just Lilac Sheet Cookies. Don’t get me wrong, everything is “right” about lilac and cookies, but the aromatics of the fresh spring bloom deserve so much more attention, as does their beauty. Thus, a…
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Jun 6
Pork & Pineapple Street Taco Cups
We recently returned from a quick trip to Mexico. This trip, along with all Tuesdays, got me to thinking about Taco Tuesday with a little bit of a different theme: Pork & Pineapple Street Taco Cups. Yes, taco cups. Sort of fluted, sort of floral looking, definitely taco-ish – but also garnished with the fresh…
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Jun 5
Peach Mango Poppyseed Bread
The time has come to bake some fresh artisanal bread again. It seems as though that “time” could occur on a daily basis, but it’s been just a few weeks in our household. I knew I wanted to bake a loaf of bread, spotted and scented with poppyseed. But this time I didn’t want to…
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Jun 1
Carrot Cumin Soup & Basil Gremolata
Although the weather may be heating up, I feel as though there is always room for soup on the menu. Whether that be cold soup or hot soup, veggie soup or chowder, our souls call for the nourishment of a comforting bowl of goodness. This time the goodness comes in the form of a creamy…
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May 31
Blackberry Grapefruit Custard Cream Pie in a Saltine Crust
I actually crafted this pie as a Mother’s Day surprise towards the beginning of the month. Mothers are sweet…and often need to be just a little tart and slightly salty. At least in my opinion. Thus, Blackberry Grapefruit Custard Cream Pie in a Saltine Crust came to be. I’ve baked a purely Saltine crust in years…
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May 30
Peanut Butter & Jelly Graham Cookies
PB&J. Yum. Thick, smooth peanut butter and not just jelly, raspberry preserves…the best kind. Then, throw in the honey sweetness of good old graham crackers, and you’ve arrived in childhood bliss. At least, I think so: Peanut Butter & Jelly Graham Cookies. Wowza! I was trying to impress the kids ~ but also holding on…
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May 29
African Peanut Soup
Back in 1998, my dad and I sojourned in Africa for about a month. We traveled all over Zimbabwe on photo safari. We brought along a close family friend (almost an uncle, if you will) and along with one other couple and a woman from India, the trip was absolutely magical. I learned an awful…
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May 28
S’mores Cookies
I’ve always considered s’mores to be a special treat – a camping in the mountains treat – sort of a special occasion treat. Well, when I whipped up the S’mores Pie a few weeks ago, I quickly realized by the overwhelmingly drooly response of the partakers, that s’mores are actually a common thing! People really…
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