Celebrating 5 Years: A New Site Design + Chocolate Silk Pie
I started this blog back in May of 2009. Since then, I’ve written almost 700 posts. And a book. Since I have learned so much and changed so much in
I started this blog back in May of 2009. Since then, I’ve written almost 700 posts. And a book. Since I have learned so much and changed so much in
My friend Ella writes and photographs the beautiful blog Pure Ella. Today, I am part of a group of bloggers helping Ella celebrate the upcoming birth of her second baby.
To make candied violets, all you need is the flowers, some sugar, and something to get the sugar to adhere to the flowers. Candied violets make a beautiful decoration for cakes, cupcakes, and other pastries.
Homemade fruit curds always surprise me. Each creamy spoonful contains so much bright, sweet flavor. Even though I have been making my own fruit curds for some years now, I
When I was a kid, I spent many a winter and spring break with my maternal grandparents in Arizona. Oh, how I loved those vacations. I loved the fresh orange
If you’ve been reading my site for some time, you likely know that I do not label the way I eat. I don’t follow any particular diet or identify with
I’m participating in National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) which means I’m blogging every day of November, 2013! Marshmallows are so much fun to make (and eat)…with the holidays coming up,
I’m participating in National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) which means I’m blogging every day of November, 2013! I’ve got a thing for creamy, custard-like sweets. The Italian dessert panna cotta
Try this delicious homemade Oreo recipe (in moderation!), plus read my thoughts on sugar addiction and the current trend to demonize sugar.
Fall is in full swing where I live. My area is well known for spectacular displays of foliage and the trees are definitely not disappointing right now. This recipe, adapted
I don’t talk about it much here (because nowadays I eat everything), but I had quite a few food sensitivities at one point in my life. This was a while
I mentioned the possibility of homemade fig newtons on my facebook page the other day and everyone went a little gaga over the idea. I was a little surprised, to
I am both a big fan and a friend of Shauna Ahern (aka Gluten Free Girl), so I was very happy to accept a copy of her newest book, written
I spent much of last weekend visiting with dear friends I haven’t seen in years. We enjoyed lots of great conversation and feasting: it was so much fun! I made
For the past three years, I have celebrated Healthy Green Kitchen’s birthday by dedicating a post to the occasion each May. I am not sure how it happened, but somehow
I wrote this post about my brief experience with Paleo, and it seems to have ruffled some feathers. I did not expect a slice of cake to be so controversial.
These thumbprint cookies are ridiculously easy to make. Seriously…they might be the simplest cookies ever, and they’re also really delicious. I adapted them from the Jammin’ Sugar Cookie Thumbprints recipe
Deborah Madison is a legend in the cookbook world and she’s one of my favorite food writers. My parents gave me a signed copy of her book The Savory Way
This Whole Lemon Bars recipe was created by Deb at Smitten Kitchen. They’re prepared in a food processor and could not be easier to make (or more delicious). These bars feature one whole seeded lemon and a handful of kitchen staples, so give it a try today!
I was so pleased when my friend Ginny contacted me and asked if I’d like to be part of the blog tour for a brand new book published by her
Ashley English certainly is a busy woman. She’s a gardening/backyard chickens/honeybee enthusiast like me… she’s also an amazingly prolific writer with five (!) books under her belt. Her latest book,
I am guest posting over at my lovely friend Brandy’s site Nutmeg Nanny today… …because she’s having an ice cream social! I brought a batch of Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream.
I bought some red currants at my town’s Farmer’s market recently. I was so pleased because they’re not easy to come by, and I cannot overstate how much I enjoy
Last year around this time (at the urging of Shauna), LOTS of food bloggers took to their kitchens and made pie (I made this). That first annual Pie Party was