First thing first...I feel that I owe a sincere, heartfelt apology to those who may be reading this who suffer from peanut allergies. I am grateful on a daily basis that I don't have that to worry about, but especially when it comes to recipes like this Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream. It is dreamy,...
"Fried" Ice Cream {Cinco de Mayo}
Happy Friday! It's almost Cinco de Mayo, which means that Pinterest and News Feeds everywhere are brimming with Margaritas and Tacos. When I think of Mexican food, I immediately think of the usual suspects: tacos, chimichangas, burritos, chips and salsa, and so on. Dessert sometimes gets overlooked. That is a travesty. One thing I always...
Cast-Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cast-Iron skillets are great for all sorts of things, but it's not very often that I bake desserts in mine. This giant cookie is the perfect treat to put your cast-iron skillet to good use, since cast-iron distributes heat so evenly you'll end up with a perfectly baked cookie. None of that dreaded dark-around-the-edges and...
Homemade Bagels
I love these bagels for many reasons. For starters, it doesn't take a mathematician to figure out that making your own homemade bagels is much cheaper than buying them at the local coffee shop. I'm talking an entire batch of bagels costs about the same as buying a single bagel at the bakery. Not to mention...
Apple Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
One of my favorite things to enjoy at a picnic is Cole Slaw. There's a restaurant near our cabin that we really like going to, and their cole slaw has a distinct apple-y flavor to it, so I thought this recipe would be the perfect thing to accompany our first feast of Barbecue Ribs for the...
Salted Caramel Sauce
Growing up, my brother and I had a set of honorary grandparents who did not have any grandchildren of their own, so we were their "grandkids". I don't think I even understood that they weren't my actual grandparents until years later. Anyhow, one of our favorite activities with them was going to their house on...
Pink Grapefruit Soda
Now that we're getting glimpses of Spring around here, it's time to swap out our ever-present mugs of hot tea and cocoa for some light, fruity, more refreshing options. This Pink Grapefruit Soda recipe hit the spot. Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice paired with club soda makes for a perfectly adorable, pink fizzy drink to...
Hot Cross Buns
Note: This post was updated with new photos in 2020. Hot Cross Buns are a Good Friday tradition dating back to the days of Queen Elizabeth the First, and probably even earlier. It is my understanding that at that time, the sale of Hot Cross Buns was forbidden unless it was Good Friday or Christmas....
Chinese Marbled Tea Eggs
Happy Easter Week! No bunny-shaped waffles, pastel-colored snacks, or cupcakes covered in Peeps around here. If there's one holiday to take seriously, it's Easter. I'm talking about the REAL Easter. The Jesus-Christ-died-on-the-cross-and-rose-again-on-the-third-day-to-save-me-for-my-sins Easter, and that is something to remember, and celebrate. I may not be an Easter Bunny super-fan, but I have been wanting to try...
Banana Poppy Seed Pancakes with Caramel-Banana Syrup
There’s pancakes, and then there’s pancakes. Truth be told, I’ve never been a fan of pancakes. Unless we’re talking about Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes at Walt Disney World. But if we’re talking about the somewhat soggy pancakes made from the mix that leaves a plaster-like aftertaste…well in that case, I’ll pass. Have I mentioned that...