Watermelon Slushie 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen ½ cup simple syrup 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces lemon Juice Generous pinch of salt ¼-½ cup water, if needed Steps Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the rind. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze. Add the frozen watermelon, simple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice … [Read more...]
Lime Cookies
COOKIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp lime zest 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt GLAZE INGREDIENTS 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]
Zucchini 3 Ways
May and June is a time when we start seeing the fruits of our garden. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable packed with vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Whether grilled, sautéed, baked or even spiralized into noodles, this green squash can elevate any meal. May these delicious zucchini recipes inspire you add a fresh twist to your meals, no matter the … [Read more...]
A Tasty Bouquet
I love to bake for special occasions, and these cupcakes topped with buttercream roses are a perfect treat for all sorts of celebrations. They look really pretty and elegant. You might think it's really hard to make a buttercream rose, but all you need is the right piping tip and a little practice! You'll want to use a petal tip, which looks like a skinny teardrop as you can … [Read more...]
From Garden to Glass: Bottling Spring with Tinctures
Spring has arrived, with all of its bright flavors and smells – aromatic herbs, blooming flowers and the natural sweetness of fresh fruits. While spring is the perfect opportunity to use them at their peak of flavor and freshness, it’s also the ideal time to preserve these flavors for the months ahead. That’s where tinctures come in, giving you an excellent way to bottle up … [Read more...]