Let’s Get Real So, let me set the scene: it’s mid-December, and the world is none too pleased when it comes to winter weather. You know what I mean? It’s cold. The snow is piling up outside like Mother Nature’s version of rubbish from a busted freezer, and I’m holed up in my kitchen, children … Read more
Let’s get real. It seems that just when I think I have my culinary life figured out, the weather decides to throw me a curveball. It’s that peak midwinter slump where it’s dreary outside, and I’m finding myself in a love-hate relationship with my couch and the snack cabinet. So, I got to thinking: What … Read more
Let’s Get Real About five years ago, I found myself face-to-face with a plate of cookies that would change my life forever. Okay, that might be a bit dramatic — it wasn’t like I was saved from a life of bland snacking or anything — but I did stumble upon the glorious combination of chocolate … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been haunting my dreams lately: Creamy Apple Crumble Cheesecake. I mean, who doesn’t love the sound of that? It’s like a warm hug from grandma, but with the added pizzazz of a dinner party centerpiece. It’s that mythical dessert I always thought was too complex or … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, let’s talk about this changing weather, shall we? I don’t know about you, but around here it seems like winter is hanging on like that one guest at a party who can’t take the hint to leave. You know the one—the one who keeps mentioning how fun the party is, while … Read more
Let’s get real. Have you ever had one of those days where the weather is just a constant drizzle, and you feel like it’s your personal mission to bring some sunshine into your world? I mean, I woke up this morning, and it was raining cats and dogs, which is somehow the weather equivalent of … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, let me set the scene for you. It’s one of those gloomy, drizzly days where all you want to do is curl up in a blanket burrito with a cup of hot cocoa in one hand and a hearty snack in the other. And naturally, my mind goes straight to sweet … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, here’s the truth: when I first heard about chess pie, I had no idea what it was. It sounded like fancy Southern code for a secret pastry, and I was convinced it included playing chess while discussing the merits of butter vs. margarine (spoiler alert: butter always wins). Fast forward to … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, friends, let’s talk about something that’s both a food and a mood—Rhubarb Sour Cream Coffee Cake. I can already hear the collective gasp of delight from the coffee clutches and brunch lovers out there. Believe it or not, there was a time when I cringed at the mere thought of rhubarb. … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, let me set the scene for you. It’s fall (not that you’d know it by the ridiculous 90-degree weather we’re experiencing), and I’m sitting here sipping my overly spiced pumpkin latte, gazing out the window, waiting for the leaves to finally decide they want to change colors. All I can think … Read more
