You know the amazing, gorgeous, decadent, sweet-tart, fresh deliciousness of Meyer lemons, right?“When you see them at the store, grab as many as you can and run to the register!”Meyer Lemons are rare gems in my neck of the woods. So, we celebrate when we have them. Today we are celebrating with an amazing VEGAN,…
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One of my dearest friends mentioned to me how she’d love to bring treats to her pottery pals once classes reconvened in the summer. ☀️I remembered that comment, and the “re-inception” date.Thus, I decided to create that very morning – something sunny, something cheerful, and something delicious to share! Lemon Vanilla Cardamom Pear Cupcakes Lots…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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“OMG this is SO good – like sell in a restaurant good! Amazing!!!! It’s “RQ,” or “restaurant quality!”Were you baking this earlier this morning? I thought I smelled something…uh..delicious wafting thought the halls. OMG!” And, I was worried.I’d never created a crust with açai superfood powder before and was a little disappointed the intended vibrant…
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Preserved Meyer Lemons.Spicy honey.Buckwheat soba noodles. I think we’re all on board here.It’s tangy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and savory, for sure. YUM! Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles 1/2 lb. soba noodles (buckwheat noodles – gluten-free)1/3 cup Preserved Lemons, rinsed and sliced3 Tbs. spicy honey1 Tbs. olive oilsea salt and…
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There are certain days when you simply don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen baking, but you still desire a “half baked” treat.This Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake offers you all the goodies, with only baking a delicious shortbread crust.It’s easy, efficient, and excellent. Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake Meyer Lemon White…
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As I was struggling to describe the flavor and aromatics of saffron, my brain froze: citrus, strong, fragrant, delicate … Saffron (pronounced /ˈsæfrən/ or /ˈsæfrɒn/) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron has long been…
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This Mediterranean Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb sauté recipe has all the great flavors of Greece and all the ease of 20 minutes. Really. I wish I could travel to Greece that fast and bask both in the sun and the flavors of such a spectacular culture! Are you with me?Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb…
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This is another one that has been on my mind for quite some time.I needed an excuse to bake it, though. Actually, did I really need an excuse? Probably not.It’s always a great day for baking! The excuse I used was that a friend was coming over and I typically hand her a bundle of…
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In my mind and deep in my soul, I can smell, taste, and see the flavor amalgamation of sweet tart Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, fresh blackberries, and tangy, creamy mascarpone cheese.There’s something VERY special about Meyer lemons and mascarpone. And, when mixed together, sweetly swirled into a blackberry layer cake with the creamy, richness of…
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