I’m joining The Novel Bakers with a review of *Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel by J. Ryan Stradal J. Ryan Stradal delves in to the American heartland, sweeping the vast landscape of Lutheran church bake-offs, chili-pepper–eating contests, and the opening of deer season to capture the zeitgeist of the Midwest and the rise of foodie…
I’m weighing anchor with a little boating and nautical fun! A nautical insulated picnic tote, plates, and glasses set sail to me for a belated birthday gift a month ago. I broke them out for their maiden voyage last week when we had a slight reprieve in the weather and the mercury moved down from sweltering to hot. :) Towels provide a tablecloth…
No spoon required to get your cobbler fix with these easy to assemble bars, made with fresh summer peaches and blackberries! Help yourself to a taste of summer in an easy dessert, Peach-Blackberry Cobbler Bars! Peaches are the stone fruit harbinger of summer! Local South Carolina peaches are starting to arrive at farm stands and…
Celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry with a Star-Spangled Fruit Tart! Quick and easy to make using refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough. I have a last-minute recipe to help you celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry, a Star-Spangled Fruit Tart! A fancy version of a fruit pizza, made in a tart pan for easy removal for your…
It’s hard to believe July 4th is only a week away! If you’re craving some red, white, and blue food fun for your Independence Day celebration, here’s a round-up of some patriotic and party treats for your Star-Spangled Celebration! Click on the links in red for the complete recipe or details. A Star-Spangled Celebration Treat Pail Party Favors,…
Enjoy the flavors of summer with recipes and inspiration from the kitchen to the table. You’ll find a bumper crop of recipes using Farmers Market fresh tomatoes, corn and peaches along with summer table inspiration for alfresco dining. Are you looking forward to the lazy days of summer? I pulled together some of my favorite ways to…
Mini Derby Pies marry pecan pie with chocolate and a touch of Kentucky bourbon for a winning trifecta! This Bluegrass-inspired recipe is just the right size for “the most exciting two minutes in sports” and to accompany your Mint Julep while watching the Kentucky Derby or as an sweet ending for a party or crowd! I used a Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe, dividing the filling to make…
It’s not Easter without my Peeps :) I have a last-minute Easter treat for small and big kids alike, PEEPS® Hidden Egg Cupcakes! I found heaps of PEEPS® for Easter at Target. This fun idea for a hidden egg or ‘surprise-inside’ your cupcake comes from Betty Crocker. Bake your cupcakes using your favorite recipe or according…
Blueberry-Lemon Tiramisu is a twist on tiramisu starring blueberries as a heart-smart ingredient! Nonfat Greek yogurt takes the place of the traditional ingredients of heavy cream, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese, resulting in a healthier and light dessert. From *Good Food for a Healthy Heart by the editors of Good Housekeeping, Blueberry-Lemon Tiramisu is in the Sweet & Fruity Dessert…
A Proud Tom Turkey provided little table inspiration with Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away! Along with new Fresco Turkey Plates on sale from Pottery Barn. This table came together by happenstance rather than by design. I found embossed leaf plates in four assorted colors at HomeGoods back in September. The teal embossed plate was in the category…