It turns out, that while I love pie and everything about making it, many find making a pie from scratch with homemade pie dough, filling and assembling like a daunting task they couldn’t do. I say the hardest part is probably in achieving a flaky pie crust, but be kind to yourself and slowly get…
I’m Loving…4th of July
Guys, summer is in full swing! School is out, people seem a bit more laid back and the heat has definitely set in. These past few days I’ve noticed those calm, quiet moments that summer brings, those fleeting moments where everything is still. The only thing you hear is the warm, sun kissed wind, and it’s…
Classic Sugar Cookies
There are some desserts that are classically All-American. Pie, s’mores, and sugar cookies. I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for sugar cookies for a while, and I mean awhile because the draft has been saved for probably over a year. I actually make these often, so it’s not like I didn’t have a reason…
Vegan Toasted Coconut and Macadamia Nut Ice Cream
I’m always looking for new flavors and ingredients when making ice cream, and using coconut milk instead of my typical cream/milk base always intrigued me. It wasn’t until in Mexico when I had the creamiest coconut ice cream, and found out from the chef he used coconut milk. This ice cream isn’t meant to be made…
4th of July Inspiration
It’s almost time to celebrate the biggest birthday in the country, good ole’ America! The 4th of July is the ultimate All-American summer holiday, where we gather to the beach or lake, and spend an entire weekend in the water swimming or boating, laying in the sun, grilling, and sharing carefree happy moments with loved ones. This year, unlike…