Lemon Pots de Creme with Blackberry Caramel

There’s something very special about mornings, in the Midwest. There is so much sunshine from the uninterrupted sprawling sky and the way it cascades across the land and tree tops. I’ve spent my life playing tug-of-war with my feelings over living in the city and life in the country for quiet and solitude. Having spent […]

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Apple Chamomile Tea Cake

One of my every day joys, is to enjoy a cup of tea with a small treat. My tea habit started many years ago. It’s the soothing end of a busy day or even a comforting companion when I’m ill. Mainly, it’s my meditation space where I can find peace for a few moments. Doing […]

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Strawberry Soda

I have a small obsession with a little local shop that makes all natural house made sodas. Their drinks are bubbly, colorful, and interesting flavors are written on their chalkboard for me to salivate over while waiting in line. I’ll find any excuse to go, but it’s never as often as I’d like. I hope […]

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Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

Ice cream usually ends up on my mind about two months before summer even hits. The weather is warming up, I’m a million percent over winter, and ready for a summer breeze. I begin to imagine all the creamy and bright flavors that I can spin and stock pile in my freezer. I envision myself […]

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