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
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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
Lemon Drizzle Bars
I am sharing this as a simple summer treat recipe because you can make it in any kitchen. I first developed this recipe in a tiny rental kitchen in London with the bare minimum of kitchen kit as something to pack up for a picnic in the park with a Shakespeare performance of The Tempest. And they are the perfect thing to make if you are in a small, minimally equipped kitchen, a … [Read more...] about Lemon Drizzle Bars
Gin and Tonic Cake
If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know of my affinity for all things British. I went to graduate school in England and return every year for an extended trip. Last year, I was in London during the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and in a strange twist of fate, returned for a reunion and was there when she died. Both were amazing experiences on … [Read more...] about Gin and Tonic Cake
Fresh Strawberry Margarita Pie
Cinco de Mayo and strawberry season line up here, so what better way to celebrate than a strawberry margarita? Well, the answer is a pie made with fresh berries, lime and a hit of tequila. This sweet, tangy and cool treat has been a real hit from me. One family member tells me every time we share a meal that “that strawberry tequila pie is the best thing you make.” I get the … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Margarita Pie
