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
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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
Strawberry Peach Browned Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie
Have you ever had the Pizookie from BJ’s Restaurant? If you haven’t, it’s a large chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron skillet. It’s amazing and one of my favorite desserts. I discovered it in college and every time we go to BJ’s, I just have to get one. I know it’s only a… Continue reading Strawberry Peach Browned Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie
Ginger Plum Pie
I’ve always loved pie. It didn’t matter the flavor. If it was hot and had a flakey crust and maybe even had a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top, I was in. My favorite kinds of pie have always been fruit pies. Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry… I could go on and on. Of course… Continue reading Ginger Plum Pie
Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake
In this day and age with so many food allergies about, it’s hard to make something that everyone can enjoy. In my own family we have 2 pretty big ones. Hubs is allergic to any and all nuts (which is why you’ll rarely see a recipe with nuts on this blog), and I’m allergic to… Continue reading Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
If there’s one thing I love about the farmer’s market, it’s the constant discoveries I make each and every time I go. We’re in the middle of cherry season and I love cherries. Every year I count the days from the moment the stone fruit season ends until it starts up again and it always… Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Every year in February something amazing happens. Little girls in brown and green (sorry it’s blue now) start showing up at my door and in front of supermarkets all over the country selling some of my favorite cookies in existence. That’s right, I’m talking about Girl Scout Cookies. Every February I stock up on Thin… Continue reading Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Apple Sheet Cake
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons because that’s when I can get some of the best fruit. But if you think fresh fruit is only available during the warmer months, I have news for you: there’s some really great fruit available during the fall and winter, too. I used to be one of those… Continue reading Apple Sheet Cake
Raspberry Breakfast Tarts
Growing up, breakfast was always either cereal, French toast or pancakes. On occasion Mom or Dad would whip up some eggs and bacon, especially on the weekends. But no matter what, breakfast was always homemade. While I loved everything my mom and dad made, as a kid, I always wanted the sugary stuff. See, I… Continue reading Raspberry Breakfast Tarts
Raspberry and Fig Cake
Two of my favorite fruits are figs and raspberries and lucky for me they’re both in season right now. They may be totally different fruits with completely different flavors, but both are equally delicious. The firm little red berries are sweet with a tart burst of flavor while the figs, no matter which variety you… Continue reading Raspberry and Fig Cake
Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis
I love desserts. As you can see from this blog, if there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s desserts. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, brownies, cakes or popsicles, if it’s sweet, I’m in. But more than desserts, I love simple desserts. Those are the ones that I know by heart and take… Continue reading Raspberry Citrus Clafoutis