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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Before the last of the fresh summer strawberries start to disappear from the farmers market, make this pie. It’s easy and sinfully good. Fresh Strawberry Pie 1-2 baskets of fresh strawberries, depending on size, cut off stems 1 pie crust, I used one from the local butcher made from duck fat 1 packet French vanilla…
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Peach Melba Popsicles

You might have the last few fresh and local peaches at your farmers markets or grocers. If you don’t, snag some from your freezer. This is a good reminder of summer weather before the fall settles in. Peach Melba Popsicles Adapted from Smitten Kitchen 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whole raspberries 2…
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Green Goddess Salmon with Crispy Potatoes

I’m holding on to the last glimmers of summer with this fresh dinner option. When a meal is loved by all the family members we say, “definitely put this on the menu” for our make-believe family restaurant that we’ll never open. This meal got that stamp of approval. Green Goddess Salmon with Crispy Potatoes 2…
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Peach Crumble Bars

It’s peach season and we adopt a tree from Masumoto’s Farm each year. This year, we had an abundance of peaches. This bar was a total hit with the hubby as it was sweet and hearty with a tinge of salt – just like him. Hahahahaaa. I crack myself up. Peach Crumble Bars Adapted slightly…
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Butter Mochi Muffins

The cutest/sassiest names website, snixykitchen posted this recipe and I love it. It reminds me of Hawaii and makes me so happy to eat (looking at you gluten-free)! They smell crazy good coming out of the oven. They’re crunchy on the outside and mochi chewy on the inside. I’m addicted. Thanks snixy!! Butter Mochi Muffins…
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Pink Mylk – Sakara inspired

One of my favorite discoveries in the past year was Sakara. It’s a meal program that inspired my cooking creativity just by taste. Their Pink Mylk is one of my favorites over granola and freeze dried strawberries. Pink Mylk 1 Tbsp powdered Pitaya or Dragon Fruit powder 2 shakes of cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract…
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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie recipe never fails me. It’s so good and never lasts more than a couple days in the cookie jar. Make some with nuts and others without and tell me which ones you prefer. Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit to Smitten Kitchen again! 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120 grams) firmly packed…
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Honey Cakes

These are typically eaten for the Jewish New Year to insure a sweet new year. I’m a bit late posting because I wanted to see how well they froze. The answer: perfectly! These would be wonderful holiday gifts too especially in the little loaf pans. Honey Cake Exact recipe from Smitten Kitchen 3 1/2 cups…


