Cooking, baking, and documenting my life through food!
Cindercone Chai Plum Cordial is quite a special summer treat! Made with juicy, tart plums and spicy chai, this is very a memorable drink. It is a refreshing beverage that balances sweet, jammy fruitiness with warming, aromatic spices from the chai tea.
I find it highly enjoyable wandering through the market and finding produce that was just picked that morning. When you step away from the rigid, grocery-list-first mentality, cooking transforms from a chore and into creative art! After a very successful month of market meals, I created another special menu with a weekend brunch theme! We are going for a fusion style brunch with French inspired radishes and eggs on toast, Vietnamese spring rolls PNW style, and a unique Japanese dessert sandwich stuffed with fresh fruits and cream!
Japanese Cream Sandos with seasonal berries are one of those desserts that make you think they are way more complicated than they really are because how can something so gorgeous and perfect be so simple? Made with ultra-fluffy milk bread, luscious sweet cream, and seasonal fresh fruit, this is something that is worth making on repeat all summer long!
Welcome to My Market Menu! I am challenging myself to create a full menu using star ingredients I found at the market! I would love for you to join me and share your own market stars! Spring is an exciting time for farmers markets! Fresh, local produce is just coming in and berry season has begun! We officially have a weekly indoor farmers market in Battle Ground, and while it’s just getting started, there are tons of gems and treasures you can find!
Fresh strawberry hibiscus coconut pie is the perfect recipe to kick off summer desserts. Jewel-toned hibiscus jello suspends brilliantly red strawberries in a fresh, refreshing, sweet moment of pure summer. Encased in a delightfully buttery toasted coconut crust, this pie is the ultimate early summer dessert. It’s sweet glorious summertime in one perfect bite!
Every year we start preparing for the holiday season earlier and earlier. Halloween decorations seem to fight for space along with summer patio decor. Christmas …
Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam preserves bright, juicy, and sweet strawberries into the freshest tasting jam so you can enjoy these delightful gems all winter long! Made with four ingredients and thrown together in under 30 minutes, enjoy these delightful summer jewels all winter long!
Easy Egg Free Chocolate Lava Cakes are the ultimate dream come true for every chocolate lover! Made with staple pantry ingredients and without the hassle of eggs, you will be amazed at how rich, chocolatey, and delicious these chocolate lava cakes are! Decadent fudgy mini cakes with soft gooey centers, these easy egg free chocolate lava cakes are sure to please any chocolate lover no matter the occasion!
It’s Christmas! If you are looking for an extra special homemade gift that is guaranteed to make someone smile, you are in the right place! I have curated five special recipes straight from the Mini Chef recipe box that make unique and fun edible Christmas presents for everyone on your Christmas list. These gifts are perfect for teachers, friends, coworkers, or anyone who would appreciate a foodie present. Cute packaging really polishes up a homemade gift and makes it extra special. So guess what! I’ve made some beautifully designed printable labels you can print off for free! Keep reading to find the recipes and grab your gift labels. Merry Christmas!
Miso caramel coffee syrup is the perfect addition to your coffee routine. Skip the additives and make your own beautiful simple syrup for coffees and tea lattes. Miso caramel coffee syrup is a rich amber toasted caramel syrup laced with fragrant vanilla and a hint of miso for a delightful umami undertone. Make your coffee break truly special with some miso caramel coffee syrup!
