My husband and I seem to go through phases with our favorite foods and drinks. We’ve gone through a tea phase and now we’re right smack in the middle of enjoying this Hot Milk and Honey Drink every night. Quiet nights-in are my favorite, but this drink makes it even […]
Drinks & Desserts
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies
This recipe originated as a savory dish with a store-bought crust. I had a crust leftover from Thanksgiving, as well as leftover chicken and an appetite for buttery, flaky crust holding something delicious. I was so happy with the result that I started experimenting with the homemade crust and a […]
Chocolate Thins
These are the most unusual circumstances in which I have had to write. Usually, as the week begins, it is my quiet time to plan the week ahead of me. But this time, I realize, it is an unusually quiet time for lots of people. With entire countries being quarantined, […]
Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert
Happy Valentine’s Day to you! I have always loved this day. Even before I met my husband, I always loved the day that celebrates love. Self-love, love for life, love of friends, families, pets, food… There are so many things to love! Now, this day is, naturally, more romantic to […]
Hot Apple Cider
Last year, I was determined to have a really fun, memorable fall. Our summer went by way too fast and not too happily. So, I decided that the fall would make up for it. And it did! We did a lot of fall stuff, cooked a lot of fall stuff, […]
Limoncello Cocktail
Summer is not over yet, even though it may seem that way with stores filling up with Halloween and even Christmas stuff. Honestly, I got excited shopping for some fall themed tabletop pieces at Hobby Lobby. But the moment I stepped outside, I was met with bright sun and warm […]
Dried Apricot and Pistachio Bonbons
About 4 months ago I started learning French. It is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time but only then decided to do. It’s been challenging at times (pronunciation, looking at you). But also – a lot of fun. One of the cutest words I’ve learned so […]
Limoncello Mascarpone in Chocolate Bowls
For me, this is the ultimate spring dessert! The Limoncello-Mascarpone part of this dessert is taken from here and it is absolutely perfect. I only change the berries to cream ratio and leave out the preserves. A few years ago I saw a then popular online video from an unknown […]