I didn’t grow up eating caramel apples and, as much as I hate to admit it, it wasn’t because my parents were health focused and refused to allow their kid to eat candy. Blaming this on my parents would have been easy as that would […]
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Vacation Butter Cookies
My family just spent a wonderful week away together in the coastal town of Lewes, Delaware. What made this vacation so amazing, aside for having my now adult children and son-in-law all under one roof for the first time in months, was that traditionally, this […]
Peach and Honey Goat Cheese Crostini
If you’ve been following this blog then you already know how much I love a local farm stand or farmers’ market. There’s nothing like seeing all the produce being sold fresh from the source to get my creative juices flowing. And, although I love coming […]
Kompot Float
If you have Easter European genes circulating in your bloodstream then your family, no doubt, has a recipe for Kompot. A light punch made of really any fruit that you might have on hand. In the summer months it may consist of peaches, plums, strawberries […]
Cake Aux Olives
If you like to bake but don’t have a sweet tooth, or you’re just in the mood to make something different and savory, then this one is for you. Originated in France, Cake Aux Olives is actually not a cake at all. Instead, it’s a […]
Perfect Strawberry Muffins
Recently, I went on a several month long search for the perfect muffin, which to my surprise, was not as easy as you would think. Needless to say, there are tons of creative muffin recipes on-line. From bananas foster to coffee cake-streussel to carrot cake-cheesecake, […]
Easy Healthy Homemade Granola
Whenever I go out for breakfast, inevitably, I always find myself scanning the menu for a yogurt and granola bowl. I always glance at the pancakes, the egg creations and various versions of tempting sounding French toast but as soon as my eyes land on […]
Foolproof Parmesan Rosemary Biscotti That You’ll Love
I’ve always been a fan of biscotti but truly fell in love with this cookie on a family trip to Florence back in 2016. We stayed in the heart of the city just a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Around the corner from […]
Game Winning Pigs In Blankets That Your Guests Will Love
The lineup has been decided and you’ve invited your friends over for a Super Bowl bash. Now what? If you’re anything like me, pigs in blankets immediately come to mind as a game day snack. And, if you’re like me, these frozen things are what […]