Cherry Handpies

A cherry pie routinely sat atop the counter that was created by the dishwasher.   The kitchen appliance that appeared in my grandparent’s kitchen one random year because someone somewhere thought it necessary that two aging folks needed a dishwasher after 70 some years of living without one. It wasn’t the sort that is stationary and

Strawberry Scones

Biscuits and pies and scones have been flying out of my mom’s kitchen these past few weekends.  I am bound and determined to get these recipes etched in my brain so that I will not need to reference the paper copy. This will save me many hours of searching and digging for saved and clipped

Citrus Almond Pound Cake

I have had the fixings for this cake for nearly 2 weeks.  Which means it has probably been 3+.  Always add more time when discussing the passage of time…and me.  Much like when doctors ask you about alcohol and/or caffeine consumption.  They double whatever you say.  Because we lie.  Or miscalculate.  Or misjudge.  Did you know

Sourdough Bread

I am here to beg of you to begin a life long journey with a sourdough starter or at least try a summer romance.  Try it on for size and if you feel that you aren’t made for one another – it’s me not you sort of deal – then you can end the relationship

Coconut Chocolate Pecan Bars

When you are shopping for the ingredients necessary for this recipe – which if I had to guess ( based on what was in my grocery cart) you will only need to gather a bit of unsweentened coconut flakes and more butter – you should probably also grab a roll of TUMS.   I am not saying

Rugelach

Christmas is t minus NOT ENOUGH DAYS. The adult in me ( no matter how small an influence she has on my day to day) is pleading the universe for a few extra hours, days, minutes…whatever it can spare.  I have procrastinated the past few weeks away with watching and re-watching Christmas episodes of ER

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pudding

Sound the bells and whistles, don the party hats, and prepare the confetti…Sara over at Cake over Steak (check her out because Sara and amazing should always be in the same sentence – we are talking major talent!) has gathered a gaggle of bloggers to take over the interwebs today.  Pumpkin is EVERY.WHERE. and we just dialed

Plum Tart

Growing up – we had a plum tree in the backyard.  In the far northeast corner of the yard – bellied up next to the stone covered alley and at the edge of the property line.  I think it was a plum tree…I mean, it is what the whole family extended and otherwise referred to

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread…. It is a basic.  A summer staple.  Late summer.  That time period that we are inching closer and closer to with the dawn of August upon us.  Zucchini will be overwhelming our gardens and CSA bags for weeks to come.  We will be gifting zucchini in the coming weeks to neighbors, coworkers, strangers

Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Cake

I found myself making this cake twice in the period of 6 days.  I had my reasons … if they were good and legitimate I am unsure, however cake was the result…so, honestly who cares. Cake number one was more of a belated birthday cake of sorts … I made the proper month but was