Simple syrups and a summer cocktail
There are probably a million and one blog posts that start with the phrase “simple syrups are, well, simple!” or some variation on that theme. And, actually, for as much as I didn’t want to type that...
View ArticleApricot cheesecake tart part 1, poached apricots
Last week I made a tart. Mind you, this wasn’t just any tart. This was literally one of the best desserts I have tried. You see, I am not someone who has a large sweet tooth but I still like dessert....
View ArticleRoasted peaches with maple syrup and cardamom
This incredibly simple recipe was created from a desire to eat peaches…and the fact that, as a household, we have accidentally over purchased cardamom a few times. Well, I say household but really I...
View ArticleGoat cheese tart with basil and tomato
This tart is a quick recipe I made up while daydreaming at work last week. It was hot and I just wanted something light and tartine like but without the bread. The flavors of caprese salad also came...
View ArticleGrand marnier goat cheesecake
You might be thinking one of the following: “Hey! Didn’t you just post a recipe with goat cheese? Did you really just post another recipe featuring goat cheese? Do you really like goat cheese? Did a...
View ArticleAir conditioning in a glass (or strawberry, mint and lime gin cooler)
What is the weather like in your neck of the woods? I ask because I feel as though I am currently residing in Minneapolis, jungle of the Midwestern United States. What happened Minnesota? I finally...
View ArticleEarl grey infused dark chocolate ice cream (made with coconut milk)
I am very fortunate to have many friends who are incredibly talented cooks and bakers. These people have redefined what it means to have a casual get together with snacks, have taken potlucks to whole...
View ArticleTorta caprese with berries and lemon whipped cream
Do you bake in the middle of summer? I go for weeks at a time avoiding the oven completely. But, every so often, even when it’s brutally hot, I just…have to bake something. Generally, I see a recipe...
View ArticlePeach financiers and some cool news…
For those of you that read and follow my blog I must apologize for the recent lack of recipes! I haven’t been slacking—I promise. I have been really busy. Work was nuts last week (a local art fair...
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