I’ve always loved coffee cake. It could be because of the awesome crumb topping or it’s simply because coffee cake makes it perfectly acceptable to have cake for breakfast. But regardless of the reason, it has always been something I enjoyed. Surprisingly up until last week, I had never attempted to make a coffee cake.… Continue reading Dessert for Breakfast: Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Since I was at home this weekend for my cousin’s son’s birthday, I figured it was a great chance to check an item off the list of 30 Foods to Cook before 30! I thought it would be fun to start with something I haven’t tried making before and poached eggs fit the bill perfectly!… Continue reading 30 Foods to Cook before 30: Poached Eggs
After eating our first Jersey tomato of the season and trying the first cherry tomatoes and peppers from my garden last week, it’s really starting to feel like summer! We’ve definitely been taking advantage of great deals at the farmer’s market and trying to keep up with the pick your own schedule (we can’t wait to… Continue reading In Season: August
If you are an avid delish.com reader like I am, you may have caught their post a few days ago titled 30 Foods to Cook Before You’re 30. Well delish.com, challenge accepted. With a little over 25 months until I hit the big 3-0, I figured I have more than enough time to complete their… Continue reading Challenge Accepted: 30 Foods to Cook before you’re 30
If you haven’t realized it by now, my family really loves lemon desserts. They are definitely our go to favorites for family dinners and parties, especially in the summer time. On my dad’s side of the family, no lemon dessert is better loved than lemon meringue pie. Despite it being a family favorite, I’m ashamed… Continue reading Summer Desserts: Lemon Meringue Pie
Ever since I wrote about my June food obsessions, I’ve been keeping an eye out for things to include in July’s edition. Lucky for me, this month’s obsessions, OREO Thins and World Famous Hot Sauce LBI Love Potion & Hot Shake, practically found me. OREO Thins One of the many benefits of working for a food company… Continue reading Food Obsessions: July
Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, commemorates the storming of the Bastille which began the French Revolution. In essence, it’s France’s version of July 4th and is celebrated with the largest regular military parade in Europe as well as fireworks, concerts, and balls. I started celebrating Bastille Day by making French pastries the summer after… Continue reading Bastille Day Treats: Cream Puffs & Eclairs
I am an avid reader of Food Network Magazine, and while there have been tons of great articles and recipes over the years, one of my absolute favorites was their Mix & Match Quick Bread. After making sorbetto with freshly picked strawberries a few weeks ago, it totally reminded me exactly how great it is… Continue reading Summer Sweets: Quick Breads
I know that people always says there mom’s pie, cake, or casserole is the best, I’m pretty sure my mom’s apple pie really is the best apple pie ever. While apple season doesn’t start until August, we typically start seeing apple pie at our family gatherings at the end of June since it’s my brother’s birthday… Continue reading 4th of July Dessert: Mom’s Apple Pie
While we had a great time in June checking out farmer’s markets and picking our own strawberries, I must admit that I’m super excited for July when more of my favorite fruits and vegetables come into season. Not to mention the fact that I’m dying for the tomatoes and peppers from my own garden to… Continue reading In Season: July
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