Throughout the summer and early fall, I visit my local CSA (community-supported agriculture) farm share, where I am a member, to pick up my share of delicious vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries. From May until November, I am in “foodie farm heaven!!”  I love using all my fresh foods to make salads, soups, pies, and ... Read More about Summer Beet Cake with Cream Cheese-Brown Butter Frosting

Fall is apple season! If you're looking for something to do with all those sweet pommes (that's french for apples!) look no further than Apple Blondies. These treats are packed with deliciousness, but the real showstopper is the browned butter icing. The nutty flavor of browned butter compliments the sweetness of the fruit for a soft and chewy ... Read More about Apple Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

As August reaches a close, coming to terms with the fact that summer is ending can be bittersweet. While I look forward to the start of a new season, and new school year, it is a little sad to pack away all the memories of summer. The aroma of warm cinnamon baking in the oven is a good "fix" for the back-to-school blues as the leaves start to ... Read More about Back to School Candied Pecans and Almonds

On Saturday mornings I visit my CSA where we have a farm share. From May until November I am in “foodie/farm heaven!!”  I love using all my fresh foods to make salads, soups, pies, and muffins.  One of my favorite veggies is BEETS!  I never ate them as a kid, but that all changed once I started eating farm beets! ... Read More about Chocolate Beet Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache