I am really letting my Southern out here (not that I keep it locked away). Sweet tea is Southern summer. You cannot have one without the other. Pitchers and pitchers of it. Insulated tumblers on the boat, plastic pitchers in the cooler, a big glass pickle jar in the fridge to be poured in fancy glasses or the plastic stadium cups from your favorite barbecue joint. Can’t make it … [Read more...] about Sweet Tea Bars
Blueberry Swirl Cake
Summer celebrations sometimes get short shrift. People are scattered around on vacations, the weather can be downright unpleasant, school is out and the kids are away. But they still deserve as much fanfare as any other time of year. But I do understand (and am victim to it myself) that the will and energy to create elaborate dishes just isn’t there. Being in the hot and stuffy … [Read more...] about Blueberry Swirl Cake
Curried Chicken Chopped Salad
A hearty salad is a perfect meal when the temperature starts to rise. This one is inspired by a salad at a local salad and sandwich shop. During the pandemic, most of my interaction with other people occurred on my patio, with chairs spaced apart. My mother and niece came for lunch one day and we curbsided some salads and ordered “curried chicken salad”. I think we all expected … [Read more...] about Curried Chicken Chopped Salad
Strawberry Caramel Cake
I don’t know if necessity is the mother of invention here so much as desire. I had beautiful strawberries. I needed to make a dessert. I knew I needed to make something new and exciting, but I really craved my strawberry caramel sauce - it’s a favorite of mine. I thought maybe I could make a strawberry cake and serve it with the sauce and have it both ways. While the … [Read more...] about Strawberry Caramel Cake
Mimosa Curd (Orange and Prosecco Curd)
I love a Mimosa at a spring brunch. Orange juice and champagne – it’s like a cocktail, but healthy for breakfast (right?). It’s a classic combination of flavors that really sings of spring and fresh flowers and floaty dresses. And with Easter coming up, I want to share this special twist to that brilliant pairing. Lemon curd is such a treat, but once you’ve mastered … [Read more...] about Mimosa Curd (Orange and Prosecco Curd)
