Some people look at architecture and sigh. Others will swoon at the sight of a majestic mountain. Me, myself? I fall to pieces at the sight of a perfect slice of cake. And this shot right here? Gots me all sorts of discombobulated. Taking that first bite? Shooooowwweeeee, child. ‘Twas sinful, indeed. My favorite way…
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Glühwein: German Mulled Wine
You could use a sultry, warm libation to carry you into the New Year, I know. I’m so excited to share one of my favorite drinks from Europe: Glühwein (GLOO-vine)! Spending six years living in Germany never had its bad moments. If nothing else, I was pissed that the Army made us come back to the…
Cajeta (Goat’s Milk Caramel Sauce)
This, my friend, is what we in the business call a “money shot”. If you have a Mexican friend in your life, and they haven’t introduced you to Cajeta, you need to have a hard talk with them. Anyone who would keep this secret from those they love is suspect. I’m just saying. As you can…
Blackberry-Vodka Smash: Cheers to Nineteen Years!
Once upon a time, a Soldier, who needed to learn maturity, met a young aspiring chef, who needed to check her attitude. The two fell head over heels for each other on the dance floor, and the rest was history. Today, they’re celebrating nineteen years of marriage with this Blackberry-Vodka Smash libation. This recipe is…
Peach Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Pops
You’re probably gearing up for back-to-school if you haven’t already booted your littles out of the door. My mind is reeling from all of the recipes that I’m planning to make to create easy mornings around this house. Since, like most creative types, I’m up late; waking up early in the morning is not on…
Nectarine-Almond Coffee Cake
Contrary to popular opinion, homeschool families don’t just fly by the seat of our pants. Most of us actually go through the same drama that our counterparts who have traditionally-schooled children do. Shocking, I know. Currently, I’m knee-deep in our next year’s curricula. I’m not even done purchasing all of it, either. Every year I…
Blackberry Cobbler: Individual or Family Style Dessert
Did I just hear you gasp? I hope so. Yes, I know, Berry Season has arrived and we’re all verklempt over it. These individual Blackberry Cobblers can be made into a family style cobbler, or left as is. Me, personally, I’m not a fan of sharing desserts if it’s not required…and it is never “required“. While we…
Amba: Pickled Mango Chutney (Vegetarian and Vegan)
Look at it. That bright orange Amba sitting innocently in that mason jar is the stuff dreams are made of. This pickled-salted-fermented sauce is something that shouldn’t make sense but, clearly, it does. It’s the drunk uncle at the family reunion who you should avoid, but can’t. His stories are too good to walk away from….
Persimmon-Walnut Muffins
Is there ever a time when stealing is okay? Asking for a friend. Okay, okay, I’m that friend. Honestly, I’m currently staring out of my office window at my neighbor’s tree. It’s loaded down with ripe persimmons and this Persimmon-Walnut Muffin recipe is begging to be made with them. But, then I think of how embarrassing…
Apple-Pear Butter: An Orchard in a Jar
If you’re like me, at this moment in time, you don’t have a dollar to spare. I’ve managed, as I always find time to do, to wait until the last minute to get the holiday ball rolling. Military life brings with it holiday balls, holiday parties, holiday everything. It doesn’t, however, bring holiday cash. A quick…
