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 followsย the main event. By the time dessert is passed around, people’s eyes are glazed over and the sweet course isn’t barely appreciated….
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Pesto with Asiago and Pistachio- Ten Minute Sauce
My basil plant has mutated. I know for a fact that I only planted one basil plant. So someone tell me why I now have five plants in my garden bed! Now, I’m a creative chef, so I can figure out a recipe for damn near anything, but this is a lot of pressure. The…
Persimmon-Walnut Muffins
Is there ever a time when stealing is okay? Asking for a friend. Okay, okay,ย 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…
Fruit and Grain Pumpkin Bread
Truth be told, I don’t like it when my husband likes anything of anyone else’s better than he likes mine. I don’t care if it’s a car, a dress, or a meal. If he’s fawning over how amazing it is, I’m probably looking for the closest bat to bash it with. This is how so…
Tropical Fruit Granola Recipe (My New Age Resolution)
This past Sunday, I celebratedย another birthday.ย Anotherย year older, uggggghhhh!!!! I know, I know, “Well, Marta, think about the alternative. Youย could be dead.” Yes, I could. Iย could be dead. That actually wouldn’t be all that terrible because then I wouldn’t have to listen to people say that. I jest. Death isn’t cool. Living is what I want…
