Happy Memorial Day everyone! Our family celebrated with a weekend at the shore and of course some delicious food! As usual, I was in charge of dessert and wanted to try making something new. I knew it had to include berries since not only are they in season, they are also the perfect patriotic colors!… Continue reading Memorial Day Dessert: Lemon Berry Tiramisu
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
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
If you’ve been following our blog, you know that pudding shots, jello shots grown up and more delicious cousin, are one of our favorite things to make for parties. So far, they’ve also been our most popular drink posts! This week we thought we’d share a variation using one of our favorite liquors, Limoncello. These Lemon… Continue reading Limoncello Cocktails: Lemon Pudding Shots
With strawberries in season, and blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries not far behind, it’s the perfect time for berry desserts. One of my favorite desserts featuring fresh berries is my Lemon Berry Trifle. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make, but still looks and tastes like you spent hours making it.
Whenever I have to make desserts for a party, I always try to come up with at least one new recipe to try out on my friends and family. Tori’s Penn State graduation weekend, was no exception. Along with making blue velvet macarons, mounds cupcakes (keep an eye out for a future post about them),… Continue reading Creative Cupcakes: Mini Limoncello Tiramisu Cupcakes
With last weekend’s summer-like weather, I was able to break out my patio furniture and fire up the grill for the first time this year. Nothing says summer like a fruity cocktail, so I decided this would be the perfect chance to try out my new Vodka Zinger drink infuser and the J. Potts White Whiskey I… Continue reading Drink This: White Whiskey Lemonade
Last Sunday in honor of the 5th Season Premier of Game of Thrones, I had a few friends over for dinner. Since I am a sucker for themed dinners, I decided the entire meal would need to be inspired by the series. After browsing Pinterest for longer than I care to admit, I settled on a… Continue reading How To: Throw a Game of Thrones Themed Dinner
Like many people, I am a big fan of Game of Thrones (both the books & TV series). In honor of the 5th season premiere last night, I invited a few friends over to watch and enjoy a Game of Thrones inspired dinner. The star of the evening was easily my bite sized lemon pound cakes.… Continue reading Game of Thrones Inspired Dessert: Bite Sized Lemon Pound Cakes
Returning to the cool spring weather in New Jersey after a week in South Carolina & Georgia has me ready for summer. For me, lemon desserts always make me think of summer. Since Tori & I didn’t have time to make it to Paula Deen’s restaurant in Savannah, I figured why not add a summery… Continue reading A Taste of Summer: Lemon Gooey Butter Cake
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