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This is the holy grail of chocolate cakes and I cannot stress that enough. I realize we all have our own taste preferences, but this is my idea of a perfect chocolate cake, and I’m pretty sure you’ll love it too. Not only that, but I’m pretty sure all your fathers would really appreciate this cake in front of them come Sunday….
I’ll start off with a brief apology for the major lack of photos in this post. I actually made this delightful little fruit pie for my family’s Memorial Day celebration and I got too distracted in the moment to remember to take a few snaps while serving. So you’ll have to take my word on how delicious this strawberry nectarine pie…
For as much as I love a good lasagna, I have really only made it myself a handful of times. It’s such a great make-ahead dish that I’ve promised myself I’ll whip it out next time we’re serving dinner to a group. On an average day I can’t quite justify the calorie bomb, with all its cheese and pasta, but today’s veggie…
Earlier this month my little babies turned one year old. Half of me can’t believe it’s already been a year, but the other half can’t imagine life before them. Although I’ve posted recipes for dog treats before, their birthday celebration warranted something a little more festive – pupcakes! I made them in a mini muffin pan since Franklin and Piper are small,…
One night last fall in Florence we popped into Oibò for apertivo since it was right near our apartment. We honestly had one of the best nights of our trip, sitting outside and having way too many pre-dinner cocktails. I stuck with my beloved Aperol spritz during the trip, but Paul opted for a cocktail so tasty that I vowed to recreate…
Sometimes I get so caught up in showcasing fun baking projects and my favorite pizzas, that I forget to share some typical healthy meals. As a strong vegetable enthusiast, this Spring veggie bowl highlights the kind of meal I love to eat because you feel great during and after eating it. This is the type of meal we eat frequently for weeknight…
As the weather gets warmer (seriously, last week hit 90 degrees here), I’m drawn to baking more fruit-based treats to take advantage of the springtime produce. You could really use any type of fruit, but something slightly tart like raspberries results in a dessert that’s not too heavy or overly sweet. Almond is killer flavor match with almost all fruit…
For all you last minute folks out there, let this be a reminder that you officially have mere days to finish preparing for Mother’s Day. Here’s a little collection of some of my favorite gift ideas for the mothers in your life this year. Since “Dog Mom” is the only thing currently on my resume, I am absolutely dying for…
I had never attempted homemade churros before this, but I’m happy to report they are easy as pie to make. Easier than pie, actually. They’re honestly so simple that I foresee these being a go-to dessert to whip up fresh for guests. There’s nothing like a piping hot and freshly fried dessert, so make sure you eat these up right…
Happy Margarita Monday! Truthfully I’m not much of a cocktail girl. I love wine too much to order anything else off of a menu, but a good margarita can sway me. My very favorite classic margaritas are at my favorite Mexican restaurant, Marinita’s. I’m working on figuring out how to recreate those at home, but until then I’m bringing you…
