Happy Independence Day, lovlies! I’m getting ready to hop on a bus to Philly for the weekend, but I wanted to pop in and wish you a wonderful & safe holiday. I hope it rocks! Before I bolt, here’s a great pasta that’s simple, fresh, and totally what my body is going to be craving…
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Chai Tea & Fresh Ginger Arnold Palmer
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!…
Continue ReadingHe-Man Breakfast Sandwich
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…
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