I must miss the tropical paradise of St. Martin just a wee bit, because I have seriously been craving Caribbean pineapple coconut drinks! With a forecasted low in the 30’s tomorrow morning, I’m hoping it’s possible to will Spring to arrive faster if I have a tropical drink in my hand. When I first made this …
I looooooove figs. LOVE THEM. Sweet, sticky, with tiny seeds that pop when you bite down, figs are among the richest plant sources of calcium and fiber. Pair them with fresh ricotta cheese, honey and pistachios and you’ve got a delicious, quick snack, or a pretty appetizer for guests. This recipe is awesome because minimal …
Ok, I KNOW that Fall is officially here, but it was 80 degrees here today damn it, so I refuse to put my flippy floppies away just yet! I found one last rogue watermelon, (cripes it was probably from Guatemala) at the grocery and decided to make this admittedly summery salad last week. It’s so …
I loooooooove fresh figs. I am late to the fig party and I blame fig newtons. I figured figs were gross because of the grody, gummy, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth newton which totally gives the fig a bad name. Fresh figs taste like a cross between a strawberry and a peach, NOTHING like the fig newton. Figs are …
The Nashville Farmer’s Market is another reason why I love my ‘hood. I went there yesterday in search of strawberries and blueberries for our morning smoothies, but instead found juicy Georgia peaches and blackberries so plump and huge that I bought them instead. Also, there were no strawberries or blueberries to be found. Where are …
Berry tart – summery, light, and delicious. This is my new favorite “go-to” dessert to bring along as a dinner party contribution. It is sooo simple to make and tastes delicious, like summer in on a plate. The bright berry colors are so visually pleasing. My mom made this for her book club and the …
