It’s apple season here in my state of Washington and the perfect time of year to start baking again. The temperatures are cooler, the rain is starting to fall and my house is calling for the warmth of my oven and the smell of cinnamon in the air. I’d say it’s time to bake my […]
It’s officially fall and I am more than excited for the change in the seasons. It’s been a really hot and dry summer and the cooler weather, rain, and abundance of fall crops are a much welcomed sight. To kick-off fall and celebrate a dear friend of mine, we had a nice cookout over the
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When my son was young, he attended a daycare/preschool in downtown Portland, Oregon, on the first floor of my office building. Not only was it a convenient school relative to my place of work, it was a magical and sweet little school too. The teachers were amazing and so was the curriculum and overall learning
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Nothing says tradition more than my Peach Crisp. This recipe is classically flavored, bringing back all those warm and fuzzy feelings and memories of summers past. It’s a simple recipe too and a great dessert to make with kids, building new memories and happy times together as a family in the kitchen. And, because this
My Blueberry and Lemon-Lavender Snacking Cake is a cinch to make and requires no fancy kitchen equipment or mixers. Simply stir the batter by hand, pour it into a pan and bake the cake until golden brown and fragrant. The end result is a tender cake, bursting with citrus flavor, hints of lavender aroma and
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If you are like me, you ate plenty of fudge pops as a kid. That perfect combination of icy cold chocolate and cream conveniently frozen to a stick was always a great way to beat the Mississippi heat each summer. I had kind of forgotten about fudge pops until a recent visit from my niece
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My No-Churn Pear Ice Cream is so thick, creamy and smooth that it’s hard to believe there’s no churning involved. That’s right, no fancy ice cream machine is required here! Simply whip some cream, stir in sugar, spices and cooked pears, and freeze until firm. How easy is that? Plus, this ice cream tastes divine.
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This sorbet is so easy to make and requires only three ingredients – fresh (or frozen) sweet cherries, honey and lemon juice. My Cherry Sorbet is sweet, silky and dairy-free; a great treat to cool down on a hot summer afternoon. To start, wash and pit 4 generous cups of sweet cherries. Frozen cherries work
My Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Cherries are fruity and sweet with a hard chocolate exterior and soft cherry and peanut butter center. They’re my latest creation and intentional mishmash of flavors that fall somewhere between Black Forest Cake and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich – fruity, chocolatey, creamy and nutty. My Chocolate Covered
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Sweet cherries are one of my favorite summertime fruits and I take full advantage of the season each year it is here. It turns out that Washington State grows more sweet cherries than any other region in the nation. Here in my state, you will find varieties such as Lapins, Bings, Rainiers, Chelans, and many
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