Unless you live on a privately-owned tropical island (by the way, it’s SO nice to meet you — can I come visit?), you’ve likely heard of a little beverage called the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Or, PSL. I’ve heard of it, too. I even tried it, once. And so it is with complete assuredness that… Continue reading PUMPKIN PECAN CHAI LATTE
Category: Food
CREAMY HOMEMADE ROASTED PECAN MILK
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I’m trying one of the trendy diets-of-the-minute and that explains why on Earth I would post a recipe for creamy homemade roasted pecan milk. Because, after all, when there is perfectly good cow’s milk for the drinking why oh why would anyone choose to consume a nut… Continue reading CREAMY HOMEMADE ROASTED PECAN MILK
EASY HOMEMADE BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM
Correct me if I’m wrong here, okay? But when it comes down to it, there are very few things in this life that are not made better by a dollop of whipped cream. Am I right or am I right? We could just stop there, but I’m kind of in the habit of taking good… Continue reading EASY HOMEMADE BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM
CHAI SPICE PUDDING CAKES
Maybe you’ve heard of lemon pudding cake? It’s an old-fashioned dessert with a flavorful pudding-like base topped with a light, spongy cake. These chai spice pudding cakes are a reimagined version of that classic dessert, baked up with warm fall spices.
THE BEST CHEWY PECAN SHORTBREAD BARS
There are times when my sweet tooth gets too big for its britches. Like, instead of just hankering for something sweet, it gets picky and wants something sweet…and chewy…and gooey…and maybe with a little bit of texture. See what I mean? Way too big for its britches. That happened just this last weekend but lucky… Continue reading THE BEST CHEWY PECAN SHORTBREAD BARS
KALE QUINOA WATERMELON SALAD
During our recent stay on Kauai, we visited the Fresh Bite food truck in Hanalei for lunch one afternoon. They boast farm to beach food, made using fresh, local and organic ingredients. On the day we visited, I ordered the ‘Summer Kauaian.’ It was a lunch bowl made with honey mustard massaged kale, quinoa, watermelon… Continue reading KALE QUINOA WATERMELON SALAD
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MALTED CRUNCH ICE CREAM
When I was younger (see also: when I didn’t have to worry about frivolous things like calories) one of my greatest pleasures in life could be found at the local drugstore. It wasn’t until I just typed that sentence out that I realized how ancient it makes me sound. Sadly, it’s true. I grew up… Continue reading HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MALTED CRUNCH ICE CREAM
CHICKEN FAJITA CORNBREAD BAKE
Mine is a family of foodies. We eat real food meals ninety-nine percent of the time, with the occasional quick dinner of crackers and cheese thrown in every once in awhile for good measure. We also tend to eat with the seasons, opting for grilled meals most summer nights and baked casseroles or soups in… Continue reading CHICKEN FAJITA CORNBREAD BAKE
LEMON THYME POUND CAKE WITH HONEY WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
In spite of the fact that the calendar clearly shows that it’s spring, I woke up to freezing temperatures this morning and a frost warning for tomorrow morning. What’s up with that? I’ve heard that March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb but right now, it’s still… Continue reading LEMON THYME POUND CAKE WITH HONEY WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
POTATO LEEK MUSHROOM GOAT CHEESE AND THYME BREAKFAST PIE
If your mama ever told you that you can’t have pie for breakfast, you need to introduce her to this Potato, Leek, Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Thyme Breakfast Pie. It looks complicated, right? It looks like maybe you’d need a pastry chef or a bazillion hours to get this deliciousness to the table, right? It… Continue reading POTATO LEEK MUSHROOM GOAT CHEESE AND THYME BREAKFAST PIE
Quick Chai Spiced Skillet Sticky Buns
One of my absolute favorite things to do each weekend is linger over breakfast. We’ll go out for a morning walk and then come home and brew a big pot of tea. When breakfast is ready we’ll gather around the table with the kids and talk about the highs and lows in the week gone… Continue reading Quick Chai Spiced Skillet Sticky Buns
BROWN SUGAR COOKIES
Around my house, we tend not to get terribly creative with the cookies we bake. There is definitely some variation around Christmas but our go-to favorites are chocolate chip. While that might be boring, it’s become a go-to favorite because it’s easy and delicious every single time. Recently, we added another cookie to our regular… Continue reading BROWN SUGAR COOKIES