Ice cream, perfect for the heat of summer, and simple enough for kid helpers! My daughters enjoyed helping out with this recipe. It is very simple. Pistachios add a great texture color to ice cream....
Keep ReadingI bet you though that pears are a fall fruit, didn’t you? But in California pear harvesting begins in early to mid July. In an effort to take advantage of this, I think we need...
Keep ReadingReady for a quick and easy crowd pleaser? Let me share with you how to make these super easy cookies, that will really hit the spot. They are soft, chewy and full of flavor and...
Keep ReadingDid you know that most pistachio flavored things are actually flavored with almond extract? Not here friends, not today or ever. My friend Teresa at Keenan Farms hooked me up with some amazing pistachios. Keenan...
Keep ReadingReduce fat and add fiber to lots of recipes with this unexpected replacement. If you are looking for ideas on how to use this in your recipes, California Grown has a great list of ideas...
Keep Readingt’s spring! I am so excited to use what is in season right now. Two of my favorites, strawberries and rhubarb, are perfect this time of year.
Keep ReadingWould you look at that? Would you just look at it? Just thinking about the smell of fresh cut lemons makes me happy. In trying to come up with some early spring ideas for baking...
Keep ReadingMaking your own puree is totally worth it. The flavor is amazing. It takes very little time, and who doesn’t love bragging that you made something completely from scratch? If you are looking for ideas...
Keep ReadingI have peaches on my baking brain. It is summer time, and I can see them in all the stores. But it’s flipping hot. And Im feeling a little more lazy than usual. How about...
Keep ReadingI recently discovered that John keeps a candy stash in his safe. This stash included my favorite, the chocolate orange. I Didn’t know quite how to feel about this. So, I made a chocolate orange...
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