There’s a subtle shift of seasons happening here. One minute I’m obnoxiously cursing the heat and demanding an ice cream cone in hand at-all-times, the next I’m tucking my arms through a lightly knitted cardigan and slowly strutting though the streets sipping on hot tea. Change is in the air. Summer certainly hasn’t packed it’s…
Continue ReadingWhite Chocolate, Lemon, Ginger Blondies
Hip-hip-hooray, I made blondies today! I also made a list. It’s a blatant attempt to persuade you into baking these white chocolate, lemon, ginger blondies. There are worse things… Ready? Let’s go! Blondies, and 5 reasons you should make them: 1) It’s Monday. Mondays mean things like early mornings, errands, exercise, and email email email….
Continue ReadingSriracha Caramel Corn
Popcorn… it’s an easy thing to love. Yes, I love popcorn. Ok? I’m not ashamed to say it’s occasionally what’s for dinner after a day of work, working out and then working some more. Do I shy away from an afternoon of pink wine and popcorn in a sun drenched garden… No, no I don’t. And…
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Quinoa
I finally did it! I made breakfast… with quinoa. Now, don’t get all goofy eyed on me over this – It was a major success! And the weird level is pretty low; it’s basically like a crunchier oatmeal. The idea for a breakfast featuring quinoa has been rocking around in my brain for months now……
Continue ReadingBlueberry-Nectarine Poppy Seed Scones
The whole scone situation is pretty new to me. I’m a baker, yes. I’ve seen plenty a scones pop up on my pastry radar – Yes, again. I’ve even browsed a recipe or two from time to time; I’m a curious girl. But eating them… hardly. Baking them… nada. You could say Scone Street has…
Continue ReadingRaspberry-Peach Lemonade
It’s been a week of hatefully high temperatures here… This is not good news for a girl who turns into an utter brat when any trace of discomfort gets close to her (my boyfriend is a lucky guy!). I try to not complain… but it’s just so hot! Lemonade is my go-to problem solver for…
Continue Reading