Okay…this is possibly the BEST cake I’ve ever tasted…chocolate? mocha? buttercream? Is there anything better? Here is the recipe y’all need!
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Peach Sangria and some of our other favorite fruity summer cocktails
Reveling in peach season here!, and thoroughly enjoying the last stretch of summer…if you love peaches even half as much as I do, or just want some new beverages to celebrate the season, don’t miss these options…
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Easy Summer Entree Salad for Hot Weather Cooking
When it’s HOT outside, we turn to cool entree salads topped with grilled protein to beat the heat at dinnertime. Here are our favorite ways to level up this beloved classic…
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Flavor-Infused Simple Syrups
Ahhh…summer beverages. Here are some of my favorite ways to add a little bit of celebration to ordinary summer drinks.
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Favorite Summer Salads
Warmer weather here has put us in the mood for summer salads. Here are 3 of our favorites for easy weeknight gourmet dining, special occasions, or just to have on hand for snacking…
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Easy Appetizer - Caprese Skewers
Need a quick and easy appetizer that everyone loves? Here’s our go-to choice…
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Our Favorite Treat: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I cannot believe I haven’t posted this before…the MOST requested cake in our house is this banana cake with cream cheese frosting. We use this recipe to make celebratory cakes, cupcakes, mini cupcakes, and sans frosting, even what passes for muffins! Delicious and foolproof, once you try it, you’ll be hooked…even if you don’t particularly love bananas…
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Easy Homemade Vinaigrette
Level up your salad game with these simple additions and an easy and delicious 5 minute homemade vinaigrette…
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Favorite Lemon Tea Cake Recipe
For the perfect springtime treat, we love this easy lemon tea cake recipe…delicious, flexible, and you can even level it up with the optional limoncello glaze!
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It's Five O'Clock Somewhere...
Some days do not go as planned…this was supposed to be a wonderful recap post of the trends from the Kitchen and Bath show, but alas, I lost 6 hrs worth of work and have to start over. When life hands you lemons (and assorted other ingredients), maybe make a cocktail…here’s the one we made today…
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Favorite Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Snickerdoodle cookies, despite the wacky name, are a delicious, old-fashioned cookie. Our favorite childhood cookie, we finally found the recipe that tasted like the ones we remember. Ah, the perfect baking project to warm up on a chilly day. Pair with hot mulled cider or wine, hot chocolate, or coffee or tea…or of course, a glass of milk!
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Raspberry Shortbread Crumble Bars Recipe
A favorite bar cookie in our house is these: Raspberry Shortbread Crumble Bars. Easy to make and delicious - keep a batch on hand for gifts or guests this season…or just to indulge with a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa!
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