Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

These are the Dog Days of Summer. Hot, hot, hot. It’s these types of days that keep my mind from thinking about pastries and sweet treats. All I want is to stay cool and stay hydrated. Thankfully, I’ve been on a soda making spree lately (thanks to this recipe) and spinning another batch of ice […]

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Fried Green Tomato Tartines

The summer is flying by and August is upon us. August means tomatoes and they are in such abundance that it typically means that I’ll be eating tomatoes for a month straight. I always navigate my way to the heirlooms, with their bumpy crackly features. They’re odd and some might call them ugly, but I […]

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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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