This time of year the sweetest gifts of all are the ones you make yourself. We’re all crazy-busy enjoying the holidays but if you have 10 minutes to spare, this little addictive recipe for "10 Minute Spiced Pretzels" might be just what you … [Read more...]
Parmesan & Pepper Shortbread Cookies | Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap Part 2
If you missed Part 1, click here! Cookie Lover + Food Blogger = Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! I am so excited that I got to participate in the 4th annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. Hosted by Julie from The Little Kitchen and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies | Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap Part 1
Cookie Lover + Food Blogger = Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! I am so excited that I got to participate in the 4th annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. Hosted by Julie from The Little Kitchen and Lindsay from Love & Olive Oil, the … [Read more...]
Red Velvet-Peppermint Cake Ball Truffles
What does the color red taste like to you? For me, it changes with the season. In the summer it's strawberries and tomatoes but this time of year it’s the cool flavor of peppermint. Think red and white candy canes. A few little candy cane … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato and Ricota Tarts
I love picking tomatoes. I guess it’s because I’m always guaranteed a treasure hunt. As I examine each beautiful sphere and contemplate what goes in the basket, I say to myself — not quite ripe enough — almost ready — perfect! I try to … [Read more...]
How To Make Goat Cheese | How-To Tuesday!
Today we’re making goat cheese! Goat cheese, or as the French say it, chèvre, is a deliciously tangy addition to almost any dish, savory or sweet. Most cheeses require quite a bit of time to properly age, but a few of the softer varieties can be … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Dilly Beans
Home canning to preserve food in jars can be intimidating. So today it’s refrigerator pickles to the rescue! It’s a quick and easy alternative when you want some instant gratification in the form of crispy and crunchy and dilly and green. Let’s … [Read more...]