If you have never heard of a shrub or drinking vinegar, don’t worry – neither had I. I first heard of a strawberry shrub referenced in ‘Dirty John: The Bettty Broderick Story’. While the series was captivating, I was most intrigued by this drink. It left me wondering, why isn’t anyone talking about this vinegared […]
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe – Breakfast
Delicately sweetened lemon scented pillows are some of the words used to describe my Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe. These dainty pancakes are one of my favorite brunch recipes. The pancakes are not difficult to make, however, every single ingredient must be used in order to make them a success. Scroll down for all the instructions! […]
Kumquat Margarita Recipe – Cocktails
After recently making a beautiful Kumquat Simple Syrup, I knew that I had to create a Kumquat Margarita Recipe. The candied fruit in the simple syrup elevates this beautiful cocktail. While the drink takes less than five minutes to assemble, you will need to make the Kumquat Simple Syrup in advance. Click here for the […]
White Chocolate Peanut Cookies
My love affair with white chocolate continues with this White Chocolate Peanut Cookies Recipe. The homemade roasted peanut butter not only complements the white chocolate, but it adds an extra oomph. Roasting peanuts and making a homemade roasted peanut butter may add a little extra work, but it will be worth it once you have […]
Fruity Cocktails: Strawberry Bourbon Cocktail
I cannot think of a better way to welcome April than with a spring libation. When I was asked to create a cocktail for Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, incorporating North Carolina strawberries was a no-brainer for me. While I am a bourbon whiskey novice, I was thrilled for the opportunity to learn more […]
Alba Salad with Air Fryer Butterfly Shrimp Recipe
While cooking with Gorton’s is always easy, using an air fryer is a huge time saver! I simply place Gorton’s Butterfly Shrimp on air fryer rack and air fry at 425°F for six minutes. Not only is shrimp a good source of protein, but it is also rich in vitamins and minerals. With a fresh […]
How to Make a Strawberry Shrub
If you have never heard of a shrub or drinking vinegar, don’t worry – neither had I. I first heard of a strawberry shrub referenced in ‘Dirty John: The Bettty Broderick Story’. While the series was captivating, I was most intrigued by this drink. It left me wondering, why isn’t anyone talking about this vinegared […]
Simple Tamarind Syrup
As a child, one of my favorite candies were dulces de tamarindo (tamarind candies). These Mexican candies come in various forms such as a pulp, hard candy, and lollipops. If you are not familiar with tamarind, it is a brown pod-like fruit that grows on leguminous trees. Although I grew up eating tamarind in sweets, […]
Grapefruit Simple Syrup Recipe
This lovely syrup has countless delicious uses! 4-5 grapefruits 2 cups sugar Juice 4-5 grapefruits. Each grapefruit will yield approximately ½ a cup of grapefruit juice. Sometimes grapefruits will have tiny seeds. That said, use a fine mesh strainer to filter the seeds. If you prefer, you can also remove the pulp. Personally, I like […]
Easy Tamarind Margarita Recipe
Summer time is just around the corner and so is the scorching heat. One of my favorite past times during the warmer weather is sitting by the patio or pool while sipping on a Tamarind Margarita. This Margarita is hands down my favorite cocktail of all time. It’s not only delicious, but it is also […]
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This Holiday Gift Guide was originally published in 2020 and has been updated as of December 2021 … Continue Reading These breaded fish sticks wrapped in Hawaiian crescent rolls are an easy and delicious five … Continue Reading This past April, I took an easy 45 minute drive to Siler City in Chatham County. My […]
Carmel-By-The-Sea in the Fall: a Travel Guide
Carmel-by-the-Sea was described to me as a Village in the Forest by the Sea by Hofsas House Owner and General Manager, Carrie Theis. I had not started my 48 hour adventure, but those exact words described the type of experience that I was about to embark on in Carmel-by-the-Sea this Fall. Glorious sunsets overlooking the […]