As the summer sunshine comes to an end for most of the country, I like to keep my eyes on the super bright memories of the spectacular season.And, when I think of summer sunshine, bright yellow lemons, honey, sweet corn, and white chocolate, and sunflower comes to mind. Thus, Honey Sunbutter Lemon Corn White Chocolate…
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I actually made this cake for Mother’s Day. Brian asked me, “Is it a surprise cake?”I told him, “Not really, other than Mom will be surprised I made it!” Lemons are good for Mother’s Day, I think. Fresh, tart, tangy, unexpected, and utterly loved. Just like moms. I tried a new idea for the frosting…
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Sometimes you want something a little sweet, but not too sweet.Sometimes you want something tart, but, of course, not too tart.And, then, there’s always the need for something savory to balance out all the flavors. Thus, we have Lemon Curd Breakfast Bread.With the super sweet succor of lemon curd, we are met with a little…
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We are living in a crazy, crazy world right now.Sometimes I think I want things to just go back to the way they were – so that I could have my sense of normalcy.Yet, at the same time, the world needed this change. This wake-up call was and has been imperative.Despite the yuck, the anger,…
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Well, I received numerous texts and comments with drooling and yummy emojis after posting the SweetHeart SweetTart Lemon Curd Layer Cheesecake a few weeks ago.And, a dear friend was telling me about her favorite cheesecake involving lemon and a Nilla wafer crust.Wham. Bam. Done!Ace in the hole.Honestly, just the smell of Nilla wafers makes me…
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What can I say? I love my friends and I love to bake!Layer upon layer of vegan lemon cake and then vegan lemon graham cake, slathered with vegan vanilla buttercream and loads of lemon curd – truly delicious and truly fantastic! Vegan Lemon Graham Layer Cake Lemon Cake:3 cups all purpose flour1 Tbs. baking powder1/2…
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I will forewarn you, the first part of my little romance below has nothing to do with Lemon Vanilla Fig Cheesecake Bars. Not a thing. You were warned. I typically make all my recipes from scratch. Of course, there is the occasion, here and there, when I’ll “cheat” for the sake of time, convenience, or…
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There are no words. White Chocolate. Macadamia Nut. Lemon. PIE. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Lemon Pie Crust: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 6 Tbs. ice cold butter, cubed 1 large egg 1 Tbs. white vinegar 2-5 Tbs. ice water Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse until crumbly….
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I recently designed a menu for a dear friend’s gourmet group. I carefully thought out a theme for the evening, poured over the intricacies of the ingredients, and paired each course with a lovely wine. I cooked for the group ~ AND I wined and dined them. The evening was absolutely amazing and quite a…
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I wasn’t going to post a recipe today… In fact, I wasn’t going to do much of anything in the kitchen today. However, there is only ONE way to combat the cold and loneliness of a frigid winter day. And, that is spending time in the kitchen. Thus, I warmed both my heart and soul…
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