This post was sponsored by LaFarm Bakery in collaboration with NC Blogger Network. As always, all opinions are mine and mine alone. LaFarm bakery and master baker Lionel Vatinet caused me to consider becoming a baker, only with his tutelage however! But when I heard that the bakery begins to put loaves of shaped dough […]
I can’t remember the last time I made a pound cake. It’s not something I’ve done many times before. Maybe once or twice. I’m not sure why because they sure are delicious. Buttery vanilla flavors, the perfect dessert to serve with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or summer berries. I always look forward […]
The Yountville Food Tour took me to an establishment I’ve fancied going to for quite some time. Ever been to the French Laundry? I have a great story about the wine from Thomas Keller’s 3*** Michelin restaurant in Yountville, California. It’s about that time when someone stole 76 bottles of wine – valued at around 3-5 […]
One of the most simple and delicious pies is an Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie. Downright reminiscent of grandma’s pie pantry, a diner dessert or a church pot luck. My memories remind me of my Gama – my dad’s mother baking these pies in either her old timey etched glass pie plate or in pie plate made […]
Oil & Honey Edition Orange Cinnamon cookies are sweet and cheery little bites. Using wild orange oil and orange zest turns them from a plain little cookie to a zingy little cookie! The cinnamon oil brings warm and spicy flavors and pairs perfectly with the orange. A cookie full of flavor and elevated to deliciousness by the addition of […]
This my friends is the one and only brownie recipe you’ll ever need! I promise – rich, decadent, dark chocolate mixed with dark and bittersweet chips, chopped walnuts, as well as a dash of espresso powder and the best part? It all comes together in ONE bowl! That is the second reason why this is […]
I made Spiced Banana Muffins after my man Dan made this comment. With a hopeful look on his face he said, “I left those bananas on the counter hoping you’d make something with them.” I’d call that straightforward and unsparing in getting his point across. It played right into his hands as I’ve been spending […]
You can thank honey bees and their delicious honey for this post. I am about to share some simple and easy ways that you can incorporate honey into your daily life. One of the ways I like it best is to lick it right off of a spoon. Sweet and savory recipes using honey are numerous […]
Strawberry Galette is the perfect treat for your Valentine. Gift it to your bestie, your mom, or your sweetheart but make this for Valentine’s Day! Super simple, sweet enough and full of almond and berry flavors. It’s luscious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of creme fraiche or a spoonful of fresh whipped cream! These juicy, […]
Old man winter showed up this weekend in the form of 10″ of snow accompanied by intensely cold temps. Gray skies plus snow make for a bleak weekend. I made it all better by baking a Lemon Bliss Cake , bringing some sunshine to an otherwise sunless couple of days. Lemon anything is my favorite. It ranks higher […]
