Now that the days are growing warmer, I’m more in the mood for ice cream. Okay. Forget everything I just said. I’m always in the mood for ice cream, especially homemade ice cream. When Erika suggested this recipe (brought to us by Josie of Daydreamer Desserts), I knew it needed to be made. Soon. I mean, cheesecake ice cream filled with [...]View Post →

  Oh boy. You’re in for a real treat. Bacon. Cheddar cheese. Fresh chives. Heavy cream. Today’s recipe (brought to us by Tasty Kitchen member  Schnoodle Soup via King Arthur Flour) is comfort food with a hint of sophisticated flare. I was expecting these scones to be good; perhaps great. But they are more than that—they’re simply scrumptious. [...]View Post →

  One day, over two years ago, I asked my dad what he wanted for supper. His reply? Soup. This was fine by me since soup is one of my favorite meals to make. I planned to make his favorite: cream of broccoli soup, but was stopped short by freezer-burnt broccoli. Not appetizing. Avoiding panic, [...]View Post →

  Creamy, smooth custard contrasted with intense, spicy flavors. Today, I bring you these lovely Chai Pots de Creme, shared by Stacey (butterbean). I’ll not lie. The ingredient list contains a few specialty items. And the process is a bit time-consuming. But these little custards are very much worth it. So rich and full of flavor; [...]View Post →

  This is hot chocolate (or drinking chocolate), not hot cocoa. What’s the difference, you ask? Hot cocoa is made by adding hot water or hot milk to a powdered mix of cocoa, often containing sweeteners, dried milk, and flavoring. Hot chocolate is created by melting chocolate (either from a bar or chips) in milk. [...]View Post →

  In these fall months, I gravitate towards sweets with a kick of spice. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg … they speak of autumn and cozy evenings. Today’s recipe, brought to us by Amy (MonkeyDudesMom), adds a dash of cinnamon to cheesecake. “Cinnamon on cheesecake?!” you say? Hold your horses. Believe me, it’s a wonderful flavor [...]View Post →

  Pungent spices. Tangy vinegar. Sweet maple syrup. A hint of smoke. These rich flavors meld together to make the perfect BBQ sauce. Not only is this BBQ sauce wonderfully tasty, it’s also super easy to make. Just whisk a few ingredients together, and you’re done! Plus, it’s much less expensive than the gourmet sauces [...]View Post →

  Ever since I can remember, peaches have been a special treat. This beautiful, golden fruit has such a delicate yet fabulous flavor. Soft and juicy, sweet but not overly so. These muffins, brought to us by Karalie, are a wonderful way to feast upon peaches. Not only are they scrumptious, they’re nutritious as well! Whole [...]View Post →