Happy Friyay! I know it’s not a proper word, but it sure is fun to write/say. It’s the perfect day for a simple summery cocktail, don’t you think? Pick up your favorite bourbon and some sweet and juicy strawberries and get to muddling. I really like to top this one off with tonic water as […]
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6 Summer Fruit Desserts
Happy Memorial Day! I really do love this time of year. Not only is it nice to get a long weekend here and there, but summer produce is becoming available (and my tomatoes and peppers are growing up slowly). And the fruit! I love how summer moves from sweet strawberries to tart blueberries and blackberries […]
Lemon Thyme Shortbread
I can’t believe that I forgot about shortbread for the last few years. How could I keep baking cookies and sweets and forget about one of the easiest and tastiest treats? How could I forget about this beloved British baked good while watching seasons of Father Brown? (Btw: It’s amazing!) How could I have […]
Fruitful Travels: Washington, D.C.
One big plus of living on the East Coast/in North Carolina, is that we’re only a 4-hour drive away from D.C.! I have fond memories of going on a trip to the capitol with my family while in high school (we even stayed in the National Cathedral) and visiting with my sister during the Cherry […]
Tea IQ: Herbal Tea
As I’ve may have mentioned before, I’m a proud tea drinker. My mom is a big tea drinker, and although I thought it tasted like weird water up until I was a teenager, a trip to Ireland and then a semester in England opened my eyes to the beauty that is a cup of tea. […]