It’s October and everywhere you look it’s apple and pumpkin everything. But there’s another fruit out there this time of year. It doesn’t get a lot of love, but it’s just as much a part of fall as the other two: the fig. Figs are a huge part of fall and are absolutely delicious. Available… Continue reading Gettin’ Figgy With It
Author: Jennifer
Apple Onion Tart
Every time I think fruit season is over, a new one begins with even better produce than the season before. Peach and berry season is almost over, and while I’m bummed to say good-bye to all those delicious stone fruits, apple season has just begun! I love apples almost as much as I love peaches… Continue reading Apple Onion Tart
Brandy Daisy
Today’s the first day of October. The leaves have started to change color and there’s a definite chill in the air. While others are thinking about Halloween decorations, I’m thinking about fall and winter cocktails. This is the time of year I start to switch out my vodka and gin for bourbon and scotch. But those… Continue reading Brandy Daisy
Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today is National Coffee Day! While a lot of blogs and Instagram feeds will be whipping up coffee drinks and cocktails for you today, that’s not the only way to take your coffee. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing I love more than a large cup of coffee or espresso with plenty of frothy milk.… Continue reading Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Alaska Cocktail
The first day of fall was Wednesday which means it’s time to start thinking about warmer drinks and cocktails made with bourbon or scotch. But in several places (including here in So Cal) it still feels like summer. (It’s actually in the 80’s here.) That means you don’t need to pack up the vodka and… Continue reading The Alaska Cocktail
Peach Blueberry Buckle
I know fall officially starts tomorrow, but here in sunny, southern California, it’s still in the low 80’s. So, while apples and citrus are starting to show up at farmers markets and grocery stores, there are still plenty of berries and peaches available, too. As a matter of fact, peaches will probably be around for… Continue reading Peach Blueberry Buckle
Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling
We’re right in the middle of High Holidays. Last Tuesday was Rosh Hashana and today and Thursday are Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of celebration and atonement. A time to reflect on the past year, what we’ve achieved and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. It’s a time when… Continue reading Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling
Hatch Chile Cornbread
We’re right in the middle of hatch chile season. I love this time of year when markets all over pull out their giant roasters and roast pounds and pounds of hatch chiles for days on end. It’s so much fun to watch and smell the peppers as they go round and round getting charred and… Continue reading Hatch Chile Cornbread
Knickerbocker Cocktail
I know it’s been a little quiet here the past few weeks. I’ve missed you guys. I’ve missed sitting down at my computer and writing about what’s been going on in our lives while whipping up some delicious dinners and mixing up some delectable cocktails. Well, we’ve wrapped up our summer and the kids are… Continue reading Knickerbocker Cocktail
Grilled Shrimp Orzo Salad
It’s August which means we’re deep into the summer. I still can’t believe there are only a couple more weeks before school starts. And unlike last year, school is actually going to start! But while the kids going off to school means more time for you to run errands, go shopping or just binge all… Continue reading Grilled Shrimp Orzo Salad
Polynesian Pearl Diver
Hubs and I love TCM. As vintage fans, we love tuning into those classic movies from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Sure, the stories are always quaint and the guy always gets the girl, but there’s just something about those black & white pictures with the beautiful clothes and stories so ridiculous there’s no way… Continue reading Polynesian Pearl Diver