Ahhhh summer. You elusive, oft cursed in the heat of July but yearned for in the depths of January fickle timeframe. I will say up front: I am not a huge summer fan. Never have been beyond the age of 12 (my mother worked at a campground close to my house every summer while I…
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Easy Mondays: Green Olive Focaccia
Happy Monday! Just a quick little recipe for all you bread lovers out there to take a bit of the sting away from the fact it is Monday. C’mon. Who wouldn’t want a fast dough with savory additions to take you through the whole week? This one is a simple olive dough, with several rests….
Spaetzle SCHMETZLE: Filling The Schnitzel Void
We all have that dish…. you know… THAT one… from that one place? Yeah, the one that we love and crave. Honestly, most of us have MANY of these dishes…. and over the last 14 months, that hole in our tummy has felt a bit more unavoidable and, well, punishing. With the state of the…
Rose Cream Macarons: Treat Yo Self
Now, I will be honest… this is the best macaron I have made yet. The flavor is so decadent that it just FEELS like you should slow down and appreciate it more (as you fight with the urge to eat like 10 of them….) The base is the same in principle (for the most part)…
Xocolātl Macarons: A Sexy, Spicy Valentine’s Day Self-Care Ritual
The previous macaron post and recipe was at one extreme of the pendulum swing: complex, challenging and from one of the most hallowed bakeries (and chefs) around. This time, I wanted to try the other end of the pendulum swing. Why? Well, I wanted to knock out a smaller batch, focused on crafting a special…
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