Blackberry Swirl Ice Cream. The first blackberry I see every summer reminds me of one of my favorite moments with my grandpa while Friday campin’. He grabbed an old Folgers Coffee can and said, “Hey, let’s go find some blackberries. We gathered five berries over five hours. Grandma laughed but the blackberries never really mattered cuz […]
Brown Sugar, Walnut & Plum Pound Cake. Walnuts. Plums. Brown sugar. Basically, we are going back into time. The month is August. We’re reaping the blessing of summer but ready to enjoy the dark, moist desserts of fall. We are in heaven… or, you know, at a family reunion where Great Aunt Wilma is still […]
Homemade Plum Jam. Nothing makes one feel more like an old-fashioned kid like balancing while walking across a log and picking fresh fruit from a tree. One of the most underrated fruits of all is the plum. How could we possibly overlook the colors, the smells and the taste of the gorgeous plum? Let us go […]
Coconut macaroons. It is estimated that between 20,000 and 30,000 laborers were needed to build the Great Pyramid at Giza (pronounced “gee-zuh”) in less than 23 years. By comparison, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris took almost 200 years to complete. But I have wonderful news. You can make these coconut macaroon pyramids in less than one […]
In this post, we will explore the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe and how to cook a perfect chicken breast. And, perhaps most importantly, we shall splurge and top it all off with this velvety dijon cheddar sauce that will change your life forever. Amen. Chicken Cordon Bleu Makes 4 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. […]
Black Forest Chocolate Bourbon Cherry Cups. Sometimes a girl wakes up on a Monday morning in August and thinks of a recipe that is completely out of season but simply must be made. Today was that day. Chocolate Brandy Cherry Cups is that out-of-season recipe. I am that girl. And, it is my mission to […]
Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers Recipe. Zip! Zap! They are like an exciting comic book on a plate. You enjoy the bacon and cheeses then suddenly. Zowie! You have found an adventure. You have found a stuffed jalapeño popper. Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers Makes 24 poppers. Preheat oven to 350°Ï. 12 fresh jalapeno peppers, cut in half and […]
The most refreshing drink in all the cocktail kingdom is the Mint Mojito cocktail. She is light, beautiful, and more daring than she appears. If your mint has taken over your garden space as mine has, it is time to entertain your neighbors with mojitos. And fast. Mint Mojitos 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh […]
