Over Christmas last year, my daughter-in-law gifted me with some homemade Dutch Apple Butter. Her family is from Michigan and every year they all get together in the fall and pick apples and make cinnamon spiced apple butter. YUM!She asked me if liked apple butter and if I’d enjoy having some. Umm..what do you think…
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With all of our family living so close, our holidays are easy in many ways. But, we do have to share and split and transfer and trade, just like any other family.My side of the family gets Thanksgiving. That’s just the way it is. It has always been that way and it will always be…
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As he was noshing on a recent cheesecake I made, Brian said to me: “Oh, man. The crust is so good! It’s the best part. I wish you could make a cookie that tastes like a graham cracker crust for cheesecake.” Umm, I believe I can and I did.Ask and you shall receive. That said,…
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A good friend of mine LOVES beets. And, she loves sweets. So, I’m inspired by HER for this Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Rapsberry Cheesecake. It’s no-bake – it’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s aromatic and magical! It’s simply perfect. Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 Tbs. vegan butter, melted2 Tbs….
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I have been searching high and low for fresh figs.In my neck of the woods, the timing has to be perfect. Winter, yes. Summer, yes.BUT, only very specific days.I don’t know. I don’t get it. Go figure.Fortunately I shop at the market just about every day, so I’ve had my eye on the case for…
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It’s gorgeous. It’s rich. It’s thick. It’s aromatic. It’s floral, berry, citrus, all in one. It’s gluten free.It’s Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake (Bars). And, it’s “for a friend.” 😁 Gluten-Free Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Crust:8 Tbs. butter, melted1 cup Pamela’s Gluten-Free Flour Artisan Blend1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. dried lavender1/4 tsp. baking powder Preheat…
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I love lemons.I suppose that’s contradictory in this life, as we presume lemon experiences to be sour and acidic.Not so, in my case. I’ll take any challenge (a lemon challenge) and flip flop it into a masterpiece. I’d like to dream that to be the case.We all have our own battles we fight day to…
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I wanted to bake another cheesecake – or prepare a no-bake cheesecake.This time I wanted it to be über thick, extra rich, dense, and utterly delicious.Not that my other cheesecakes have lacked in complexity – I just wanted this one to be super duper special. Lemons. Meyer Lemons!!! Homemade Easy Lemon Curd – with Meyer…
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Have you ever had one of those days when you just need to bake – for no rhyme, no reason? Comfort Baking, is what it’s termed these days. Whether or not it’s comfort food – it is simply comforting, relaxing, meditative to get in the kitchen and go! I have those days OFTEN (if not…
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While the dinner recipe of sous vide Ahi tuna with sesame oil, bok choy, ginger spaghetti squash, and Basil Bread with Lime Butter never made the blog, the dessert did! To pair with our gourmet evening and playtime in the kitchen with friends, I followed the ginger theme, with a request of chocolate in mind,…
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