5 April 2017
Cherry hand pies
A cherry pie routinely sat atop the counter that was created by the dishwasher. The kitchen appliance that appeared in my grandparent’s kitchen one random year (...)
22 February 2017
Roasted Sausage and Grapes
Sausage and grapes…nothing new. A simple Google search will get you hundreds if not thousands of results with varying recipes all of which pretty much say the (...)
24 October 2016
Pumpkin streusel muffins
HEEELLLLOOOOOO! Is there anyone out there still reading blogs, let alone this one? A friend texted me recently asking if it were true, I hadn’t blogged since (...)
9 May 2016
Strawberry Scones
Biscuits and pies and scones have been flying out of my mom’s kitchen these past few weekends. I am bound and determined to get these recipes etched in my (...)
18 April 2016
Citrus Almond Pound Cake
I have had the fixings for this cake for nearly 2 weeks. Which means it has probably been 3+. Always add more time when discussing the passage of time…and me. (...)
1 April 2016
Sourdough Bread
I am here to beg of you to begin a life long journey with a sourdough starter or at least try a summer romance. Try it on for size and if you feel that you (...)
23 March 2016
Chocolate pudding
If there ever was a time to splurge on an expensive bar or two of chocolate, now would be that time… We restrict these luxurious bars to gifts, special (...)
7 March 2016
Coconut Chocolate Pecan Bars
When you are shopping for the ingredients necessary for this recipe – which if I had to guess ( based on what was in my grocery cart) you will only need to (...)
12 January 2016
Egg in a Hole Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
Tina Turner’s voice is singing ‘big wheel keep on turnin‘. These words my mantra since I made the decision. I have determined to either go left or right rather (...)
21 December 2015
Rugelach
Christmas is t minus NOT ENOUGH DAYS. The adult in me ( no matter how small an influence she has on my day to day) is pleading the universe for a few extra (...)
13 November 2015
Apple Pear Butter
I have been up to some crazy. Let’s start with the batch of apple pear butter, which is the recipe that I will share with you further down this page, just bear (...)
21 October 2015
Pumpkin Buttermilk Pudding
Sound the bells and whistles, don the party hats, and prepare the confetti…Sara over at Cake over Steak (check her out because Sara and amazing should always (...)
30 September 2015
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Lately…. I spent/wasted more time trying to find black jeans. This I believe is an impossible dream as EVERYTHING is now skinny, straight, slim, or God forbid (...)
15 September 2015
Plum Tart
Growing up – we had a plum tree in the backyard. In the far northeast corner of the yard – bellied up next to the stone covered alley and at the edge of the (...)
4 September 2015
Fizzy bees knees – gin cocktail
Remind me to never move south of the Mason Dixon line. Too hot, humid, and sticky for this gal. Plus, I haven’t learned how to mosey yet so I would just be the (...)
23 August 2015
Skillet Mexican Street Corn
I remember it being late summer. The kitchen cool ( it was always cool with a slight breeze coming through the south facing window) and dimly light as the (...)
9 August 2015
Peach Blueberry Pie
I shouldn’t be left alone in a house with a whole pie. Ever! I also shouldn’t be left alone with…probably your children. They will be safe and sound when you (...)
2 August 2015
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread…. It is a basic. A summer staple. Late summer. That time period that we are inching closer and closer to with the dawn of August upon us. (...)
20 July 2015
Kale Almond Pesto
Hellllooo! I am calling out to you from the deep end of summer. I am treading the waters like a freaking pro except for when I forget to reapply sunblock. Then (...)
8 June 2015
Shrimp and Bean Summer Salad
A perk to being single and living alone? (small correction, I do have a new roommate) Eating all the shrimp from the leftover salad without being called out (...)
8 May 2015
Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Cake
I found myself making this cake twice in the period of 6 days. I had my reasons … if they were good and legitimate I am unsure, however cake was the result…so, (...)
22 April 2015
Chocolate Mousse
I miss her. That is all. I miss her as she was when I was 8. I miss being 8. I want to jump back to 1991 and whisper in my own ear and say, take a moment. Take (...)
22 March 2015
Walnut Brownies with Flaky Sea Salt
Have you been basketballing this weekend? Fun fact…this weekend, the opening weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament, is the most common time of year for (...)
4 March 2015
Chocolate orange olive oil cake
I need to apologize. I have been holding out on you guys for at least two weeks. And honestly, it has been longer than that but the exact amount of time is (...)
12 February 2015
Blue cheese, caramelized onion, and mushroom galette
I haven’t the slightest idea of what to talk about today. I mean, Mardi Gras is happening so we could chat about baking tiny babies into cakes or about eating (...)
