Tag: spring

Lemon Lavender Tart

With Easter on Sunday, now’s the time for festive tables and bright colored desserts. Sure, chocolate is always a winner, but with those Easter baskets full of chocolate bunnies and eggs, a fruity dessert seems like the perfect choice to don your table. While strawberries are starting to appear at local farmers markets, Meyer lemons… Continue reading Lemon Lavender Tart

Blueberry Lemon Upside-down Cake

So, we’re going on week three of “safer at home”. How are  you doing?  Have you figured out what it is that keeps you sane or have you found a show that you’re binging? If so, please let me know. I would love a new show to watch. Hubs and I have finally figured out… Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Upside-down Cake

Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Upside Down Cake

Strawberries are back in season. Everywhere I look I see baskets overflowing with big, luscious red berries. It’s one of my favorite things about spring. That and bright, colorful garden blooms. With those colors everywhere only one holiday can be right around the corner: Easter. With Easter comes rabbits, chicks, chocolate, and lots and lots… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Upside Down Cake

Green Garlic Crostini

I’m a huge garlic fan. I use it in just about everything from spaghetti sauce to stews. I even roast it and spread it on toast. But last year I discovered something called green garlic. It’s a younger version of garlic which means it’s not quite as potent. But just because it’s not strong, doesn’t… Continue reading Green Garlic Crostini

Gin Daisy

Spring officially started this week and Easter is on Sunday, so I thought a cocktail that goes by the name Daisy would be apropos. Easter and spring are all about rebirth. Flowers are blooming, leaves are reappearing on trees and there seem to be puppies and baby birds everywhere. (Did you know it was National… Continue reading Gin Daisy