Baking and FPIES
The greatest compliment to a baker is not only finishing the offered baked good, but also asking for the recipe. I know there are mixed opinions about sharing ‘secret’ family recipes. Since I write a blog where I share my family recipes, I bet you …
Wait! Hold the phone and stop the presses. You can make a sweet, flavorful, and tender zucchini muffin WITHOUT cinnamon, but instead, use lemon?! Oh yes, I am beyond pleased to tell you – this is true. The world is a beautiful place and a …
With as many delicious desserts as I have tried in my life, you would think that I wouldn’t stumble upon new desserts that somehow I haven’t heard of. But it happens. Sometimes it’s a new concept of a classic or a slight change to a …
It’s that time of year: when pumpkin everything appears. I know there are those *ahem, my husband* (opposites attract) that dread September 1st and the appearance of everything pumpkin. Apparently, they are just trying to enjoy the last bit of summer – or so I’m told. I, …
I am all for enjoying traditional desserts – when they are delicious, of course. I use tried and true recipes, look up new recipes, and sometimes create a variation of my own to perfect (in my oh-so-humble opinion) the flavor and texture. This delicious Honey …
Becoming a peanut free house because my daughter is allergic to peanuts was not an easy task. Turns out I ate peanut butter on and in so many things – because it’s delicious! Thanks to my discovery of cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, and almond …
Nothing can compare to walking into a home where cookies have just come out of the oven. Cookies conjure up all the good memories, feelings, and especially tastes. There is a reason cookies are the international gesture of welcome home, welcome to Sunday school and …
Not only is my sister a whiz with delicious creations without recipes in the kitchen, but she is also getting quite skilled at managing this while maintaining a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. Yeah, it astounds me too. The problem is she NEVER writes recipes down – what?! Who does that?! How rude. …
I can appreciate the masterpieces that can be created from a recipe with multiple steps. However, give me the easiest recipe with only one ingredient AND it is incredible – you had better believe I will make that little beauty pronto! This recipe I stumbled …
Who figured out what plants were edible and which were not? The guy who drew the short straw? “Here, *insert name*, chew on this leaf. Still with us? Have another, then let us know how you feel later.” Regardless, I am very grateful to the …