I’ll never forget the first time I made pesto. It was like any moment when Ariel from the Little Mermaid is singing. Magic. So when I learned this week that there is a French version of pesto called pistou, I was pretty surprised. Long story short? It’s like pesto but without the cheese and thicker.…
At this point, the question that really remains is how many garden updates can I write before the tomatoes ripen? I honestly would have thought the day would have happened already… but alas, no ripe tomatoes… HOWEVER, we are close! I’m reluctant to call us halfway through Summer because that would be depressing to me.…
One of the best parts about living in the burbs is just how much outdoor time you can really have. This does potentially lead to many many trips to Lowes but it also leads to sun-kissed cheeks and slightly blonder hair. While I clearly love my whole garden, I think one of the best parts…
It’s a week after Independence Day and I’m still missing it. So much so that it’s taken me about a lifetime to get around to posting this recipe. I’m a huge fan of sugar cookies. They are a bit like bacon. You always need more than one and you rarely regret it. I normally make…
… and just like that I feel like a garden wizard. Almost. I’m wrapping up a wonderful extra long weekend off from work – of which much was spent outdoors in the sun. After spending so many weekends lamenting, planning, planting, and re-organizing the garden… all I do now is weed and check for more…
Oh man. This summer cake could be the best thing that happens to your long weekend – or your Wednesday night. Either way, angel food cake is simply amazing. It’s so light and heavenly. The ultimate summer dessert. Then when you add a bit of coconut flavoring and some fresh fruit…. flavor fireworks my friends.…
God Bless America… and God Bless scones. Especially patriotic ones. As I approached this holiday weekend, I obviously wanted to bake. Prior years have yielded some great recipes like Raspberry Smores Pavlova (2015), Dutch Pancakes (2012), a version of Strawberry shortcake (2012) or this Triple Berry Breakfast Bread (2014). But it’s really hard to resist…
