“As long as thanks is possible, then joy is always possible.” Ann Voskamp My body is tired but my heart is full as we step into this Thanksgiving week, which around here is the week my friend Jackie got married (yesterday!), the week of my dad’s birthday (tomorrow!), the week before The Einkorn Cookbook comes …
A traditional pound cake with a few fun twists, baked in October Tennessee.
There’s this quote I’ve always liked, “Today’s safe boundaries were yesterday’s unknown frontiers.” I don’t know who said it. I just know that from where I sit today, married, living in Nashville, self-employed and blogging (five years Sunday!), I know it’s true. Tim and I bought a house yesterday. Or rather, Tim and I made …
The exclamation point at the end of this post’s title is a little gimmicky, I know. But if there were ever a time to use an exclamation point in a post title, this is it. As soon as I saw this post at The Kitchn about making homemade pasta in the food processor, I was …
Picking up where we left off Tuesday, here’s a strawberry leek pizza—because nothing showcases summer strawberries quite as well as dolloping them onto a cracker-like crust, alongside sauteéd leeks and cheese. The strawberry-leek combo here came to us after making Sara’s quesadillas, which, yes, we already referenced in the last post but, trust us, they’re …
The idea of einkorn flour is nothing new around here, not when we’ve brought you einkorn pizza crust, einkorn apple tartlets, and einkorn overnight pancakes. But, ask any wife of a fantasy-football-lover, even familiar ideas can be confusing (am I right?). We’ve received so many questions about this ingredient—Why are we using it? What is it? …
With different varieties and cultivars, basil is an herb that offers a range of flavors and aromas. Learn how to use our seven favorites in the kitchen. We recommend what works well for classics like Italian pesto, and what will surprise and delight in recipes like buttery shortbread and refreshing popsicles. Read more.
When it comes to hummus, there’s a world of flavors to explore. From mild to spicy, savory to sweet, we’ve selected our favorites for you to dip into, with a few surprises in the mix. And all of these varieties are easy to make at home. You’ll love our roundup of the best gourmet recipes. Read more now.
Thin, soft, and pliable, learn how to make our made-from-scratch recipe for basic crepes. They’re easy to cook on the stovetop at home. Rolled or folded, filled or topped, you can easily customize them to make a personalized version to enjoy. And they work perfectly for both sweet and savory iterations. Read more now.
Do you know how easy it is to make your own maraschino cherries? This alcohol-free recipe is sweet and simple, with a dynamic mix of spices, citrus, and sugar. Use this homemade version as a colorful garnish for desserts and a finishing touch in a drink. Read more and learn how to make this fun dessert topper.
With the holiday season in full swing, there are so many potlucks to attend and parties with friends, family, and coworkers. But what are you going to serve? Our roundup of the best finger food appetizers has everything you’ll need. Find the best ideas to satisfy a variety of diets now with our homemade recipes.
You likely know the old axiom about the best-laid plans and how they’ll probably change. Keep that in mind, and don’t panic when your Thanksgiving guest list suddenly doubles. Instead, read on for nine creative ways to accommodate additional diners, stretch dishes underway, and augment the menu with delicious options.