Let’s press on towards the mark of closing out this custom home build of ours! If punch lists and closing on our custom home seem like a tedious task, that’s because it was. When it comes to the latter stages of building your custom homes, attention to detail is of the utmost importance. We’re going…
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Brioche Bread from Scratch
Every person on the planet should experience eating a loaf of Brioche Bread in France. Or, at the very least, a slice of brioche. Those of us from the U.S. who fancy ourselves breadmakers can never touch the level of finesse that the French has regarding this bread. It is my most humble opinion that brioche is…
Coquito Cake Donuts (Coconut-Rum Donuts)
I’m on a mission to make Coquito a year-round cocktail. Many Puerto Ricans only serve this coconut-rum-cinnamon “eggnog” during the holiday season. I’m over here trying to get others to see its full potential. These Coquito Cake Donuts are sure to set me up for success. I’ve smothered my Easy Cake Donuts in a coconut-based…
Easy Cake Donuts Recipe
No one loves to roll out of their warm bed to drive to the donut shop and grab breakfast. And, let’s be honest, getting out of bed, putting on “outside” clothes, and having to pay an arm and a leg for them makes them taste less good. So, benevolent being that I am, I’m handing over my…
Framing and Building: Our Custom Home Build (Pt3)
Framing and Building your custom home is the most frustrating yet exhilarating phase of the process. There’s no denying that building a custom home is a stressful mountain to climb, but this particular part of the project is the pinnacle of that stress. We hope these insights will alleviate as much stress from the framing…
Design and Selections: Our Custom Home Build (Part 2)
Double-hung windows. Alabaster or gunsmoke grout. LVP, hardwood, or engineered hardwood. Do these phrases keep you up at night? Well, then that means you haven’t reached the Design and Selections phase of your custom home building process. I assure you, none of the other decisions you’ve made in your life will stress you out as these do….
Spicy Paloma (Grapefruit and Tequila Cocktail with Jalapeño Simple Syrup)
This Spicy Paloma Cocktail warms you from the inside out. Thanks to a generous kick in the face from a brown sugar jalapeño simple syrup, you won’t know if it’s the tequila blanco heating you up or capsaicin. No matter what, this cocktail is going to be your default drink all summer long. This post…
Quiche Lorraine (Egg, Bacon, and Gruyere Tart)
Quiche Lorraine is one of my family’s favorite things to eat. I’m a fan because it’s simple to assemble and bake. Eggs, milk, cheese, and bacon baked in pie crust. What’s hard about that? My family loves it because it’s a versatile dish. They get away with eating it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If…
Flaky Pie Dough for Pies, Tarts, or Quiche
Making flaky pie dough at home is so much easier than people think. I haven’t bought the stuff from the grocery store since the first time high-waisted jeans were in. So if you haven’t made your pie dough at home, I encourage you to try this recipe out and see what you think. Not only will…
Custom Home Build: Before Breaking Ground (Part 1)
If you have been a reader of mine for any length of time, you know that we have been muddling through a custom home build for the last two years. I’m currently typing this article from the comfort of that new home. We moved in two weeks ago today, and I have tons to say…
