Getting Back to Basics in the Pacific Northwest
The best pumpkin pie from scratch. Pumpkin pie has never been my favorite dessert – it’s more of a must-have at Thanksgiving. I refuse to leave it off of the holiday menu. So, why not find a way to make it better? After making this pumpkin pie from freshly pureed sugar pumpkins, I can say
Easy All-Butter Pie Crust. I have always been a fan of Pillsbury Pie Crusts. They’re flaky, delicious and easy to use; but they’re not homemade. And this entire blog is an effort to do things the old-fashioned way. This recipe takes it back to the basics, using only five ingredients and one set of tools
Orange Cardamom Scones. They are as delicious as they sound! Getting there was an adventure in spicy discovery. If you’ve ever wondered how to utilize delicious cardamom in a baked good, get that mortar and pestle out and read on! Does anyone else have trouble writing down recipes? For me, it’s a lot of adding
Chocolate Coffee Explosion Cake. A delicious blend of coffee and chocolate for the caffeinated chocolate-lover in your life. I love all foods, but chocolate and coffee are pretty high up on the list. So combining these two ingredients into one cake is my kind of recipe. This particular cake was adapted from the amazing Stay at
Rosemary and Thyme Infused Fairy Cakes. These sweet, herbal cakes are the perfect size for your next garden tea party and will delight palates of all ages. I know what you’re thinking – rosemary and thyme cake? But trust me on this one, it’s awesome. Herbs make everything better ; if we added parsley and