Years ago, my aunt gave me a sweet little book called Never Eat More Than You Can Lift by Sharon Tyler Herbst. It’s a compendium of quotations about food (“Life is too short to bother with tasteless tomatoes” – Cindy Pawlcyn). Scattered throughout are a few recipes. My aunt gave me the book with the explicit instruction to make the Tartichoke Dunk immediately. And I … [Read more...] about Tomato Artichoke Dip
Snacks And Starters
Oatmeal Get Up and Go Muffins
I have been engaged in the tedious process of updating aspects of my website. It can be boring, but it also reminds me of little treasures from the past, and so as I continue this project, I will be re-posting some gems from the archives, like this perfect back to school breakfast on the go. Enjoy! When the reality of the new school year and the end of summer hit, having a … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Get Up and Go Muffins
Vanilla Bean Mini Muffins with Blueberry Dip
The Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis is known as the South’s Grand Hotel. And it is grand, with its marble lobby complete with of fountain to which ducks are paraded in and out twice a day. The Peabody was restored and re-opened in 1981 after a storied history of decline and resuscitation. I have been to many events at the Peabody, from wedding receptions to conferences to … [Read more...] about Vanilla Bean Mini Muffins with Blueberry Dip
Chewy Zucchini Pecan Blondies
Summer means we are looking for ways to use the bounty of produce available. Those recipes that usually come with the caveat that they are perfect when you have one zucchini hanging around, or a glut from your garden. But I would happily buy a zucchini just to make these unique, chewy, crunchy treats. Rich brown sugar makes them sweet, grated zucchini makes them moist and … [Read more...] about Chewy Zucchini Pecan Blondies
Blueberry Sugar Cookie Bars
Now that blueberries are here, it’s time to get to work on some great ways to showcase these delicious jewels. And in the past few seasons, I have become a little obsessed with the vivid purple hue blueberries can add to a glaze (or ganache). It’s so dramatic! I want to find as many ways as possible to show off that beautiful hue. So here I’ve made a sweet and … [Read more...] about Blueberry Sugar Cookie Bars
