Lemon Lavender Muffins

Lemon Lavender Muffins

Now that we can start safely hosting small groups of friends, I love to find different recipes that delight the senses — bright colors in the fruit and vegetables, and the scent of lavender, citrus, mint, and rosemary, and the taste buds, too. Lavender is...
Brown Butter Streusel Apple Pie

Brown Butter Streusel Apple Pie

Since the pandemic, our neighborhood HOA hosts food trucks once weekly. It’s been such a nice relief to look forward to a dinner prepared by someone else. This past week a vendor sold produce. I couldn’t resist the pile of golden delicious apples in a...
Pie 101: My Six Essential Pie Baking Tools

Pie 101: My Six Essential Pie Baking Tools

We are entering the pie season, everyone!  Think of all the fall flavors – pumpkin, pecan, apple, oh my! If you love pie and want to learn how to make a delicious, flaky crust but have been afraid to try – join me this Saturday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. for...
Pumpkin Caramel Bars

Pumpkin Caramel Bars

I pinned so many pumpkin recipes over the weekend and decided to give the Fudgy Pumpkin Caramel Swirl Bars from the Food Charlatan a try.  I have over 250 bars and brownie recipes pinned to my Pinterest board — you can check them out here. I put my own twist on...
Fall is Coming Y’all – Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

Fall is Coming Y’all – Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

Y’all!  I am ready for fall, and a change of scenery with pumpkins, and pumpkin waffle candles a burning! It’s technically not until September 22, but as soon as pumpkin hits the shelves at Trader Joe’s my happy season has begun.  I had my first PSL...
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Banana Bread

I was gifted the most lovely cookbook for my birthday and I’ve already made several recipes including the one I am sharing with you today – Brown Sugar Banana Bread.  I love a moist slice of breakfast bread with coffee in the morning, but sometimes banana...