- Rustic Raspberry Galette
Raspberry Galettes are basically pie crust filled with sweetened raspberries also known as a raspberry tarts. Pairing the mint with a bit of orange juice really lifts the flavor of this “rustic” dessert. Rustic in this case means easy and without finesse. Think of this recipe as a super quick way to enjoy a raspberry… - Easy Lemon Bars
Zesty Easy Lemon Bars are perfectly tart with a buttery shortbread crust including hints of vanilla and ginger. The best part of these lemon squares is the simplistic steps and short baking time. How to Make the Best Lemon Bars This recipe is one of the easiest desserts to make for a new baker. No…
- Eating in Paris
“The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.” ~Julia Child I knew I met ‘my people’ while visiting Paris. Welcoming and proud, with passion for food and art, a love of fashion, embracing life, Parisians… - Weekend Foodie 3
What do you love about September? Living in Kentucky I can feel and see the seasons changing. There’s a golden hue that starts to envelop everything from the trees to the food in my kitchen. As blue jeans become my daily attire and I try to resist the early urge of purchasing 20 pumpkins for… - Weekend Foodie 2
August is here with cooler Kentucky mornings and a returned incentive to awaken my oven. Even with several banana forward photo shoots last week, I still had a counter full of them. So in a total cliche baking move, I’ve been churning out banana breads. Can we say hello early 2020? ~Some of the links… - Weekend Foodie 1
Welcome to the first edition of the Sunday Food Review, a weekly post about food news, articles, fun recipes I’ve stumbled across, books and events. This is going to be an online journal to share everything I find interesting in the foodie world. So, why Sunday? Well, Sunday is my no schedule, let life happen,…
- Breakfast Quiche Recipe
Pie for breakfast is a must, especially when its this breakfast quiche recipe. Flaky all butter pie crust with a savory egg custard filling made up of sliced ham, gruyere cheese, mushrooms, onions, and spinach. This ultimate quiche has a super fluffy creamy egg texture and all the tasty add ins. Ham and cheese quiche… - Vanilla Madeleines
Vanilla Madeleines are one of those classic french recipes that pairs so nicely with a hot morning coffee. I always dip my pastries in my coffee cup and these homemade madeleine cookies are no exception! Don’t be intimidated by these stylish mini cakes, they aren’t as difficult to execute as you may think. All you… - Brioche à Tête
Brioche comes in several forms, but the coolest shape has to the brioche à tête. This classic french brioche dough is shaped into balls and baked in a fluted tin. The final shape is a rounded dome with a smaller domed head (tête) on top. I know it may look intimidating, but really the steps… - Brioche Nanterre
Brioche Nanterre is a loaf bread made with two layers of brioche dough rolled into balls. A French origin bread very rich in butter and eggs, but still resulting in a light fluffy texture. The yeast mixed with warm milk gives rise to the overly fat dough to give it a more poofy shape. I…
- Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
My favorite Skillet Cornbread Recipe is a soft slightly sweet southern style cornbread. A take on the old southern classic includes honey to give it just the right amount of sweetness without tasting like a cake. It still has a crumble, but retains more moisture with the addition of sour cream and buttermilk for a… - Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Of course you need more baked apple cider donuts in your life. Baked donuts flavored with homemade apple butter, apple cider, chunks of fresh apples, and rolled in cinnamon sugar are a staple autumn treat. The smell of spices and warm apples is all I need to know that fall is here. Enjoy this easy… - Brown Sugar Banana Bread
If you’re wondering whether or not you need another banana bread recipe, I’m here to say abso-freaking-lutely!! Especially this easy delicious brown butter, fig preserves, brown sugar banana bread recipe. I’m talking super moist, full of chunky fig preserves, classic banana cozy flavor with a crunchy brown sugar top crust. This is the ultimate fall…
- 15 Easy Fall Baking Recipes
It’s time to transition from hardly turning on the oven and only craving ice cream over the summer, to cooler days. I’ve started thinking about all my favorite autumn bakes. I cherish crispy afternoons with my windows open, candles lit around the house, and cinnamon sprinkled across my kitchen counter. To start the autumn season… - Types of Sugar for Baking
There are so many types of sugar for baking and I love all of them, Its well known that I have a sweet tooth, but I don’t want my desserts to be too crazy sweet. So, I try to use just the amount of sugar a recipe needs to create a great texture and taste….