Such a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness. I wanted to – I NEEDED to bake a cheesecake again.This exquisite dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright and refreshing taste of Meyer lemons, resulting in a treat that is both indulgent and satisfying. The crust,…
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As the warm sun casts its golden glow over the kitchen, delightful aromas fill the air. The heavenly scent of freshly baked Blueberry Vanilla Meyer Lemon Zest Cookies drifts through the room, enticing everyone who catches a whiff. These cookies, bursting with vibrant flavors, are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, making them a…
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There’s nothing like veggies FRESH from the garden. Whether they be carrots covered in dirt (oh, thank you, Bonnie) tasting candy-sweet, flavor-bomb cherry tomatoes, super spicy radishes, crisp mesclun lettuce, OR fragrant and fabulous baby shallots, I’ll take it all. FRESH from the ground is superb – amazing – astounding. I recently harvested some “baby”…
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The citrus zing of fresh lemon, Meyer lemon for that matter, is always a welcome treat for my palate.Mixed with the creamy, unique vanilla-sweetness of white chocolate chips, a whipped white chocolate buttercream, a dollop of tangy lemon curd, and then fresh mint, your taste-buds may just double flip with this gorgeously gourmet homemade cupcake…
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Remember how I’ve mentioned that when Meyer Lemons are available at the market, you must drop everything you’re doing and RUN (not walk) to the nearest vender and scoop up as many as you can. These precious orbs are so rare, so amazingly delicious, and so diverse for kitchen creativity!!!! All that said, you need…
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You know the amazing, gorgeous, decadent, sweet-tart, fresh deliciousness of Meyer lemons, right?“When you see them at the store, grab as many as you can and run to the register!”Meyer Lemons are rare gems in my neck of the woods. So, we celebrate when we have them. Today we are celebrating with an amazing VEGAN,…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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“OMG this is SO good – like sell in a restaurant good! Amazing!!!! It’s “RQ,” or “restaurant quality!”Were you baking this earlier this morning? I thought I smelled something…uh..delicious wafting thought the halls. OMG!” And, I was worried.I’d never created a crust with açai superfood powder before and was a little disappointed the intended vibrant…
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There are certain days when you simply don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen baking, but you still desire a “half baked” treat.This Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake offers you all the goodies, with only baking a delicious shortbread crust.It’s easy, efficient, and excellent. Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake Meyer Lemon White…
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This is another one that has been on my mind for quite some time.I needed an excuse to bake it, though. Actually, did I really need an excuse? Probably not.It’s always a great day for baking! The excuse I used was that a friend was coming over and I typically hand her a bundle of…
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