Roasted Strawberry Thyme Shortcake

Have you ever been in the right place at the right time? It feels really good. I don’t consider myself a lucky person, but there was a day last week that turned into a lucky opportunity. A local farm, named Gieringer’s Orchard, shared a post that their strawberry plants had produced early and they decided to open […]

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Labneh Mousse with Orange Blossom Rhubarb

    Today is all about labneh. Sweet Labneh Mousse with Orange Blossom Rhubarb. It all came about by happenstance too. A couple of weeks ago, I was brunchin’ with a friend in the Kansas City River Market and stumble upon a Middle Eastern grocer tucked away in the market. Intrigued by the fresh pita bread […]

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Coconut Lime Tres Leches Cake

    Happy Easter weekend! After a month long hiatus, I’ve now returned. The busyness of life had brought my creativity to a screeching halt and instead of anguishing over it I decided to sit in that blank creative space. To wait until sweet inspiration once again called my name. To be still and know. It’s […]

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Crème Fraîche, Roasted Strawberry & Buckwheat Crumble Ice Cream

It’s finally here. The time we’ve all been waiting for. Strawberry picking season. For me, it’s the official start of summer and standing amid the rows of green and red brings me infinite joy. The entire experience, from start to finish, is special and memorable. The long drive down dirt country roads to reach the […]

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