I confess, I much prefer a pear tart over any form of a pear pie. The thinly baked slices of honey like pear, often layered atop a thing layer of the seasonal jam of choice, the mid autumn, well into winter, it’s Marmalade. I quite like Quince marmalade, particularly when it’s homemade, and even better…
Classic Apple Pie
Is there anything more American than Apple Pie?? This simple dessert is as classic as it gets, and pretty much the epitome of Autumn. No surprise, Apple Pie is also the most popular pie in America! But even the classics like Apple Pie aren’t all made the same way. Some stick to traditional cinnamon, while others…
Peach & Raspberry Pandowdy
Oh sweet sweet summertime, you’re sadly coming to your end once again. Although summer isn’t over until the end of September, and even though I continue to ride the summer vibes until the east coast weather officially turns on us, for most Labor Day marks the unofficial end of this season, I love so much….
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream | Vegan & Sugar Free
Since when do you ever hear anyone say they are craving Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream that is dairy-free, refined sugar-free and vegan?? But I’m sure you will once you try this one! Be fair warned this ice cream may be vegan but it is still as addicting, full fat and richly creamy as…
Sweet & Savory Summer Fruit Salad
Nothing beats juicy ripe fresh summer fruits, like a chilled slice of watermelon on a hot sunny day or savoring a sweet like honey melon on a warm night gazing up at the starry summer sky. It’s one of the many reasons I love summer fruits, not only are they beyond delicious, they’re almost always…
Mango Coconut Cream Pie
Sweet sweet summertime. You are warm and fresh, colorful and ripe with so many juicy seasonal flavors. And I’m going to apologize to all of you right now because I’ve been working on putting together several summer recipes to share on the blog the next few weeks, but the only thing is that a good chunk…
Monthly Favorites | April
It’s funny, last Monday, less than a week before the first wedding of the season. I was feeling an immense sense calm before the last minute nerve of butterflies all wedding planners get, especially when relying on multiple vendors at one time. A wedding is someone’s special day, it’s your job to make sure it…
5 Globally Inspired Charcuterie Board Ideas
It’s no real surprise I love a good charcuterie board as an entertainer at heart and Portuguese too. We love our cheese, we dedicate our afternoon snack/meal to it with some good bread or fruit. It makes the perfect menu opener or a filling enough platter to serve on its own when entertaining. And since…
Maple Pumpkin Granola
The days are getting shorter, the afternoon cooler, and the weekends are spent doing fun Fall activities like picking apples, watching football and carving pumpkins. This weather and season naturally makes you crave comfort, and there’s nothing cozier than a morning spent with your loved ones and adorable kiddos, baking a batch of this golden,…
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend
Fall is definitely here for good, and I’m only saying it because I gave in and actually decorated with some pumpkins. Naturally they’re all the prettiest mini white ones or lovely gray hues, but they’re still pumpkins, and the extent of what I’ll decorate for fall. I’ve been slow to get into the Autumn mood,…
