I was recently away on a work trip to California. Long story short: I loved it, I learned a lot, and now I’m pining for luxury. None of that matters, and the only luxury I’m getting is this Mardi Gras King Cake. It was inspired after seeing a guy lug a three foot box onto…
Seasons
Meyer Lemon Curd Filling and Spread
This post is updated with new images because the old ones sucked. I’m just keeping it real with you. The growth has been real over here, my friend. In my growth I realize that all those pictures I used to take, which I thought were fly, are garbage. In two years, I’ll probably look back and think…
Medicine Bomb Chicken Soup
Oh. My. God….I was on my deathbed last week! I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, and all of that! Turns out, I just had an upper respiratory infection, and the light I saw? It was my son shining his flashlight into my face because I had taken Nyquil and he thought…
Baklava: Nut-Filled, Pumpkin-Spiced, Quick and Easy
I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand to make a quick dessert for the holidays. The last thing I want to wrestle with is some intricate recipe for something that follows the main event. By the time dessert is passed around, people’s eyes are glazed over and the sweet course isn’t barely appreciated….
Perfectly Easy Pumpkin Pie (with Surprises)
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week!?!? Me neither!! In the midst of prepping food for our Turkey Day meal, I’m prepping for another Thanksgiving surrounded by our favorite Soldiers. I know that one of the desserts that has to make an appearance on my table is this Perfectly Easy Pumpkin Pie. Now, when I…
Apple-Cinnamon Pie with Lattice Crust
Once upon time in a college town called Towson, Maryland; an angelic culinary student worked at ice cream store named Moxley’s. She developed this Apple-Cinnamon Pie with a Lattice Crust that our customers raved about. They’d often order it with their favorite scoop of our full fat ice cream- a la mode; but the majority of…
Coquito: Puerto Rican Coconut-Cinnamon Rum Cocktail
Before we go any further with this Coquito post, I want to remind you that I’m a married woman. I’m won’t tolerate any disrespect to the Soldier. So, that means no marriage proposals, no sending flowers (especially orchids or lilies), and no diamond rings in size seven. I won’t stand for it. You may let me know…
Classic Hot Toddy with Whiskey
A friend of mine DM’d me on Instagram and asked me if I had a good recipe for a Hot Toddy. I didn’t have one on the blog- yet- but figured I should. Of course, every recipe of mine has to be tested and re-tested to ensure maximum satisfaction; so I had to do some research before…
Pureed Pumpkin in 5 Easy Steps
Let’s talk about the reasons why you should make your own Pureed Pumpkin: You’ll know what’s in it. Canned, pureed pumpkin has been in the news lately because it’s been mixed with other squashes. Pureed pumpkin that’s really butternut or acorn squash? Well, that’s not cool! It’s inexpensive. Check out the price of a can…
Butternut Squash, Sausage, Kale, and Farro Stew
I’m the type of friend who you have to send frequent reminders to if you want me to do something. Like a “staple it to my head” type of reminder. It’s not that I don’t care- I just have severe short-term memory issues. So it is that this Butternut Squash, Sausage, Kale and Farro Stew…
