Wondering What to Do With Green Tomatoes? It’s impossible for all the garden tomatoes to be timed perfectly so they ripen into juicy, red beauties before the first frost. Each year I say I’m going to make fried green tomatoes, but to be honest, it’s never happened because I just can’t be bothered with frying […]
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October 23, 2024
What sets these gluten-free pumpkin bars apart: This recipe has been a long time in the making. Last December I finally landed on the one I’m sharing below, but I felt like it was too late in pumpkin season to post. Well, I’m done gatekeeping because you need these in your life every single fall […]

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September 30, 2024
I am the snacking cake type rather than the layer cake type. They’re great eaten cold from the fridge, while you’re running out the door. And they can pass as breakfast, especially when they have donut in the title. This Sourdough Apple Donut Cake is ready to charm all of your fall loving hearts, sending […]

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September 12, 2024
Stewed tomatoes do not sound all that appealing at first, am I right? But like me, you probably have plenty of canned, diced tomatoes seasoned with basil and garlic, or maybe chiles and onion in your pantry. That is generally the idea behind stewed tomatoes, except they’re cooked down a bit longer to become soft […]

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September 2, 2024
Every year I swear I’ll only plant one cherry tomato plant because I know how much they produce it, but I just can’t help myself. I plant two or three because I want some variety, you know? And then inevitably (and happily) I find myself with buckets of these small, juicy, sweet tomatoes and looking […]

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August 18, 2024
This is the unexpected dip that is going to have everyone asking you for the recipe. Every summer I grab a box of Georgia peaches, and after eating most of them over the sink with juice dripping from my chin, I start thinking about other ways to savor the last few. One of my favorite […]

July 14, 2024
First, what do garlic scapes taste like? When cooked garlic scapes have a delicate, herbaceous garlic flavor, softer than the bite you’d find in raw garlic cloves. Scapes also have grassy, green notes, somewhat akin to scallions or chives. When raw they have a spicy, fresh zing that goes particularly well with other herbs and lemon. […]

June 24, 2024
I’ve been on a bit of a pickle bender, if you haven’t noticed. My cheesy Baked Pickle Dip is now requested for every family function, and a savory dill pickle martini is how I choose to wind down a stressful day. Today I’m sharing what just might be the “sandwich of summer”. With both fresh […]

June 19, 2024
Why You’ll Love this Classic Strawberry Jelly: There’s an old school diner just across the river from us. Well, actually it’s a bar with a morning cafe attached, you can order breakfast from either side. The food is diner-style greasy, the counter seats are coveted on a Sunday morning after church, and the coffee is […]

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June 5, 2024
Lavender is such a delicate, lovely flavor when done right in food (like this blueberry lavender cheesecake, yum) or drinks – but too much and it can be overpowering and bitter. I’ve had great lavender cocktails, especially a Bee’s Knee’s, and a warm lavender latte at a local shop this winter that I’m still dreaming […]

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April 30, 2024
If I’m being honest, I love muffins because they’re basically cake. 😊 These incredibly moist Sourdough Blueberry Muffins have my heart. Bursting with just the right amount of fruit, they’re perfectly sweet, brightened with lemon zest and lemon juice. Their tall and lofty texture is everything you’ve dreamed of, and sourdough discard provides acidity and moisture […]

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April 12, 2024
Why I Love This Recipe: I crave carrot cake in springtime like I do ginger molasses cookies at the holidays. There’s something about the warm spices, brown sugar, and sweet, fresh carrots that welcomes the turn of seasons and flavors. With only two of us, a layered carrot cake is too much, so I developed […]

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March 21, 2024