The stars of my Spring and Summertime baking this year have been peaches and raspberries. Raspberry turnovers, peach pie, chocolate raspberry scones, peach cinnamon rolls, it’s been a very fruitful year! They’re both tart, sweet, juicy, and perfect fruits for baking with. Plus, they perfectly pair together. I needed to Read more
I love Springtime. It’s my favorite season, closely followed by Fall. But unlike in the Fall, where things start getting cozy with that magical nip in the air, Springtime invokes a sense of hope. Spring means growth, birth, rejuvenation. The ground begins to thaw, the trees and flowers bloom once Read more
Springtime is my favorite season of the year, with Autumn coming in at a close second. The flowers begin to bloom, the animals creep out of their Winter resting spaces, that bite in the air calms down so going outside is peaceful once again. Sundresses come back in rotation, whimsical Read more
In my humble opinion, peaches are the apple of Spring baking. They’re super versatile and flavorful, perfectly pairing with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Anywhere you would use an apple during the Fall and Winter, a peach works just as well in the Spring and Summer. Pie? Check. Turnovers? Read more
One of my favorite underrated classic combinations is an apple with cheddar cheese. The sweet, juicy apple just pairs perfectly with a sharp, salty cheddar. As part of a charcuterie board, in a grilled cheese, as a quick, healthy snack. Here in New England, you’ll even sometimes see us top Read more
Strawberries are, by far, my favorite fruit to eat. When they’re in season, strawberries are the perfect balance between sweet and tart, with their own unique flavor. However, because of their high water content, they can be a little tricky to bake with! It’s very easy to end up with Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that when it comes to dessert, I’m a decadent girl. Chocolate, nuts, caramel, peanut butter, anything along those veins and I’m all over it. Sure, I still like fruity desserts, just fine. A nice peach pie, a flaky raspberry danish, a crisp apple turnover, all Read more
I’m not going to lie, the inspiration for creating this recipe came from seeing the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Along with infusing me with a new dose of wanderlust to go visit Iceland someday, I really wanted a piece of that clementine cake Walter’s mom baked. I’m Read more