Sunday baking is how I often enjoy spending a lazy weekend morning. One time my friend Hazel asked me, “what do you do with those black bananas on your counter?” “Make banana bread”, I laughed. This weekend the temps are HOT and I’m doing my best to stay indoors. You might think, why would you […]
Apple Pie in Amsterdam
So about that apple pie in Amsterdam… Before we left for our European trip I did a ton of research about the places we’d visit. Particularly Amsterdam and Gent as I’d only been to Amsterdam once and it was a long, long time ago and never to Gent. In fact my memories of Amsterdam were […]
Stewed Apples With Honey & Lemon EO
Oil & Honey Edition – My soft diet was wearing thin until I decided to make a pot of stewed apples. Soft – yes, but with a bit of texture and delicious flavors. If you didn’t read about my recent diagnosis of “diverticulitis” you may not get where I’m coming from. Read it here. If you […]
My Newest Love and a Parfait
OIL & HONEY EDITION Back in January with the new year I, not unlike many of you, thought about what changes to make in the new year. I wrote a post about diversifying The Orange Bee, but clearly wasn’t sure how I would go about that. Hundreds of ideas were swimming around in my head…but as […]
Allergy Bomb Smoothie
My allergy bomb smoothie is a revelation for those of you suffering from seasonal allergies. I am sharing again because allergy season is still here! This time of year I hear multitudes of people complaining about their allergies. I understand! Before I became a beekeeper and was blessed with an ample supply of local honey, […]
Allergy Bomb Smoothie
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySmoothie #CollectiveBias My allergy bomb smoothie is a revelation for those of you suffering from seasonal allergies. This time of year I hear multitudes of people complaining about their allergies. I understand! Before I became a beekeeper and was blessed […]
Easy Almond Cake
I don’t know about you but I love a cake that is quick and easy to make, but packs a punch of flavor too. Easy Almond Cake is just that – quick, easy and oh so delicious. I have a friend who is superb at throwing together the most simple and yummy desserts; never complicated but always […]
Lemon & Honey Bread With Lemon Glaze
This recipe is one of my all time favorites but honey is not on the original list of ingredients. I’ve worked to get the right proportions as I needed honey to be included, not only because I knew it would work and taste fantastic, but I wanted to share the recipe with you. While it is […]
Chewy Nutty Honey Bars
Are you looking for a healthy breakfast or snack food? This is it! These Chewy Nutty Honey Bars are exactly that. Healthy and perfect for a mid-day snack or on the go breakfast. The best feature of this recipe is it’s very versatile. These bars deliver chewy texture and a bit of crunch from the […]
A Little Sweet Treat
Home sweet home! Miss T and I had a great time away from home but it is always sweet to come home. We had some fantastic “girl” time while down in Austin. Austin is a beautiful town, vibrant, busy, and earthy. This past weekend the music festival SXSW, which stands for south by southwest, was […]
