The Best Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats There’s a nostalgia to Rice Krispie Treats that takes me back to my childhood. But what if I said you could elevate this classic to gourmet status? All you need is toasty browned butter and a little extra kosher salt! You have to try these Brown Butter Rice…
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie with Coconut Biscoff Crust Key lime pie is a dessert that exudes sunshine, warmth, and a little slice of nostalgia. It makes me think of my senior year of college spring break in South Florida, where I first tasted it and almost lost my mind. Originating in the Florida Keys and made…
Memorial Day Menu
Memorial Day Menu Ideas How is it possibly Memorial Day weekend? It's one of my favorite weekends of the year. If the school year isn't over yet for you, there's a glimpse that it's coming soon. The weather is starting to feel like summer. The pool is beckoning. The grill is getting brushed off and...
Homemade Vanilla Extract
There’s something magical about the flavor and aroma of vanilla. I like to double the amount of vanilla extract called for in most of my crisp, cookie and cake recipes! It’s the secret behind perfectly sweet cookies, cakes, and custards. Homemade vanilla extract is a less expensive and higher-quality ingredient, so let’s make some! Making…
Baked Oatmeal With Protein Powder
Protein-Packed Baked Oatmeal Oatmeal is a classic breakfast staple, but let’s be honest—it doesn’t always keep you full for long. Ever find yourself reaching for a snack an hour after having oatmeal for breakfast? That was me every time I made oatmeal. My grandpa used to set up his steel cut oats in a slow…
Smart in the Kitchen Update
Smart in the Kitchen Update Let’s talk! I haven’t posted on my blog lately because I’ve been busy with Substack and Instagram content, teaching cooking classes (my actual job), planning my Kitchenette Farm retreat, and developing recipes. Here’s what’s happening with winter cooking classes, holiday markets and where to find my new recipes. Two-Day Thanksgiving Class SOLD OUT!…
Greek Yogurt and Berry Coffee Cake
Protein Coffee Cake I’ve posted this Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake recipe once already, but I had a glitch with my recipe software. It liked my Strawberry Protein Smoothie so much that it wanted every blog post to have it! Thank you to those of you who let me know. Decades ago, I worked as an…
Strawberry Protein Smoothie
A High-Protein Smoothie To Start Your Morning Right I’ve posted this strawberry smoothie recipe once already, but I had a glitch with my recipe software. Thank you to those of you who let me know. Here’s the updated version with nutritional info calculated. It’s Strawberry Protein Smoothie season around here. I start making smoothies regularly…
Amazon Prime Day Deals
Happy summer shopping everyone! My assistant, Melissa, and I compiled a list of what we plan to purchase or hunt for on Amazon Prime Day. You need to be a Prime member to get these deals, but in my humble opinion, it’s well worth it! I have one child moving into college this fall and…
Super Bowl Menu 2024
If you plan to watch the Super Bowl, I have some menu ideas to share. A few of these items are on my regular rotation for Super Bowl and sports watching. You can find a previous Super Bowl menu post on my blog as well as a Super Bowl meal plan. This year, I’ll make…