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Honey Roasted Fig Ice Cream Recipe

I had a fig for the first time last summer. Before that, my exposure was limited to store brand fig newtons. But since I was first exposed to real fig flavor, I’ve been obsessed. So when I found this Honey Roasted Fig Ice Cream recipe, I had to dig out my ice cream maker and [...]

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Peach Donuts Glazed with White Chocolate and Pistachios Recipe

As a child, I hated sweets. No, seriously. I liked raw vegetables and raw fruit and whole grain bread, but that was pretty much it. So finding “treats” to give me as a kid, or figuring out something to serve at my birthday parties, was always a challenge for my mom. I can’t help but [...]

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Tangy Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Summer is by far my favorite season. Picnics, beach trips, bonfires, and all the other amazing summer events we partake in make for some really delicious, summer-themed food like this recipe from Dine and Dish. This Tangy Watermelon Rice Krispie Treat recipe would make a perfect addition to a backyard barbeque, a beach picnic, or a [...]

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Iced Coffee Ice Cubes Recipe

I have no shame when it comes to my addiction to coffee. I grew up half and hour from Seattle (strike one), in a house that had two coffee makers and an espresso machine (strike two), and my family is from England, so we sit down to coffee/tea together 3-4 times a day (strike three). [...]

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Vegan Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Smoked Sesame Seeds Recipe

I love the flavor and texture my treats get from dairy products like eggs and butter, so I must admit the words vegan and dessert together can make me leery. But, I think this Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Smoked Sesame Seeds recipe from Leela Cyd Ross at The Kitchn could easily change my mind. Leela chose to use [...]

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Mini Mojito Cupcakes Recipe

When it comes to ordering cocktails, I seem to be a bit of a repeating record: “I’ll have a mojito please!” Whether it’s the traditional mint and lime variety, or something more adventurous such as coconut or blackberry, chances are I have ordered it. It must be the combination of sweet sugar cane, fresh mint, [...]

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