Nothing says Summer to me quite like an ice cold Arnold Palmer! Are you familiar with this gloriously refreshing drink? It’s also been called a half & half, or an ice tea/lemonade, but we’ve always known it as the Arnold Palmer, so I’m sticking with it! The logistics of the drink consist of combining lemonade…
Continue ReadingLemon – Cherry Cupcakes with Lemon Mascarpone Icing
Happy July, loves!!! Today I’m crushing on cherries and lemon… in cupcake form! In case you don’t already know, lemon + cherry = one delightfully happy (and scrumptious!) flavor combo. Sweet cherries + tart and tangy lemon just equals the ultimate one, two punch of flavor perfection. I like it. I like it a lot!…
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So, this sandwich… It’s pretty ridic; I’ll tell you that up front. It’s also insanely delicious, and the perfect morning pick-me-up if you need a kick in the brain to jump start that little body of yours! Pickled jalapenos and pepper jack help with that 😉 I’m not one to repeat recipes, and yet I…
Continue ReadingStrawberry-Raspberry-Rhubarb Buckle with Ginger Crumb Topping
So, guys, I have a baking confession: this is my first real, true tango with rhubarb…! Can you believe it? I sure can’t! I’ve been a fan of its pretty pinkness for years, but somehow I always miss it when it’s in season! Major bummer, ya know! This year I thought my fate was destined…
Continue ReadingHomemade Ricotta Cheese
My good friend Jenny makes cheese for a living. All day, everyday, it’s what-she-does. I personally find that not only awesome, but totally intriguing. I mean, how many people can tell you on a whim how to make like, 500 different kinds of cheese?! She can! I obviously begged her to teach me her ways… and…
Continue ReadingBacon, Peach, and Arugula Grilled Cheese
GRILLED CHEESE! I’m totally into them lately. I’m kind of in a sandwich phase (hello, busy Summer days and looooong Summer nights), and I’m totally embracing the situation with fun and unexpected combinations. Enter this bacon, peach, and arugula grilled cheese! It’s wild and wonderful and if you’re a fan of juicy peaches, crispy bacon,…
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