Baking & Desserts

Pi Day Ideas

Tuesday is Pi Day! Did you know about this annual food/science celebration on March 14 (3.14)? We’ve been celebrating this “holiday” for the past few years, using it as an excuse to buy or make a pie to enjoy just because. (Pro Tip: Places like Fresh Market often have a Pi Day special with a […]

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones

However you make it, whether by buying it or making it, buttermilk is such a great tool for a baker. P.S. If you’re wondering how to make buttermilk, here’s a tip. Add a tsp. or two of lemon juice or white vinegar to your milk and let it sit for a few minutes. You’ll notice […]

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s Thursday, and I think it’s time for a little treat. I’m back with another cookie recipe. If you haven’t checked out the other cookie recipes on this blog, then you really should. From banana to oats to coconut oil, there are lots to choose from. Today’s cookies are a little different in that they […]

Meyer Lemon Curd

I know that Meyer lemons have been around for a long time, but this year was the first time that I got to try them. Thanks to Trader Joe’s, I had the chance to pick up a bag of 8 or 10 of these lemon-orange hybrids. (P.S. You’ll need two bags to make this recipe.) There […]

Apple Pear Crisp

Do you have recipes in your repertoire that are classically company recipes? They’re those ones that you might not just make for you or your own family, but the special few that are go-tos when you have friends or family over. For me, these are classically recipes that are crowd-pleasers and don’t leave me in […]