As soon as the temperatures starts to drop in fall, I dive right into baking mode. There’s nothing better than turning on the oven and filling the kitchen with delicious smells when there’s a chill in the air. These Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel read more
My great-great-grandmother was know for her fruit custards, made throughout spring and summer with the freshest produce. This version of her Peach Custard is the epitome of summer baking, combining the sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich, creamy goodness of custard. It’s a dessert read more
Ice cream is my favorite way to reward myself and strawberry ice cream with chocolate flakes is, in my opinion, the perfect ice cream- think chocolate-covered strawberries in ice cream form. A custard-free ice cream base lets the flavor of perfectly ripe summer strawberries shine. read more
Coconut black rice pudding is a treat for your eyes as well as your taste buds. A tropical twist on traditional rice pudding, this version is packed with coconut flavor (featuring 3 types of coconut!), antioxidant-rich (and stunning) black rice, and a hint of sweetness. read more
We’re a week out from Christmas and you may, like me, be asking yourself if you really need to make another type of holiday cookies. I’m here to tell you yes, make a batch of maple walnut chocolate chip cookies, because food is medicine, and read more
Popsicles are one of the best treats on a hot summer day. These fruit and yogurt pops feature a chamomile-infused simple syrup, which add an irresistible floral aroma, along with the cooling and calming benefits of chamomile. Popsicle Season To make these popsicles, you’ll first read more
Tangy tart rhubarb crumb bars with sweet brown sugar oat crumbs have a hint of floral vanilla and spicy ginger Brown sugar oat crumbles do double duty in these spring snacking bars- first pressed into the pan for the crust and then as a crumble read more
This rosemary and grapefruit olive oil cake is everything. The flavors are fresh and light, with a hint of bitterness that makes it irresistible. And it’s topped with a simple grapefruit glaze that you don’t want to skip. The glaze adds a lovely pink hue read more
thankful season The week before Thanksgiving includes the anniversary of the concussion that changed my life. In those first months after my concussion, I was stuck on the couch and couldn’t stand up without feeling like the world was spinning. I could barely get off read more
peach season I have a rule that each August I eat as many peaches as possible. We have great peaches in upstate New York, but a very short season. But we are luckily close enough to Pennsylvania to get an influx of PA peaches each read more