Easter tea party.

so I’ve done an Easter Brunch menu but I feel like an afternoon Easter tea party would be just as enjoyable. this sample menu includes a variety of seasonal spring produce* which would be perfect before an Easter egg 🄚 hunt. šŸ˜€ tell me what you think!  happy Easter! Easter tea menu savory avocado salad lettuce wraps via morningstar … More Easter tea party.

pumpkin maple muffins with sauteed apple filling

I found a pumpkin maple muffin šŸŽƒ recipe on the nytimes cooking site that’s perfect for a fall breakfast or brunch.  I added a little extra to this already delicious recipe, but it’s a win-win.  here’s how I made it: first, this recipe calls for pumpkin puree and I didn’t have the canned version BUT I did have an actual pumpkin (that … More pumpkin maple muffins with sauteed apple filling

old fashioned apple cake with cream cheese frosting

after apple picking šŸŽ last week, I nowĀ have to get creative with a bunch of sweet delicious apples. Ā (apples are one of my absolute favs). Ā one of the first recipes I found intriguing was thisĀ old fashioned apple cakeĀ from King Arthur Flour. Ā IĀ made a few minorĀ modifications, but I would recommend this cake any time of the … More old fashioned apple cake with cream cheese frosting

fall favs: afternoon tea

we’re celebrating fall seasonal produceĀ with our own variation of afternoon tea. Ā here’s our menu, what do you think? soup & sandwiches butternut squash soup via my baking addiction turkey & apple goat cheese tea sandwich via kitchen aid wild mushrooms on brioche crostini via kitchen culinaire scones gluten free pumpkin scones via laura fuentes traditional … More fall favs: afternoon tea

fall favs: weekend brunch

it’s time for a seasonal fall brunch, who’s in? Ā šŸ˜‰ Ā here’s a weekend brunch menu celebrating the best of seasonal produceĀ and our personalĀ FallFavs. Ā what do you think?Ā  starters bowl of fresh apples and pears apple pecan arugula salad via minimalist baker savor creamy cheesy scrambled eggs via jessica in the kitchen polenta rounds w/wilted spinach … More fall favs: weekend brunch

5 fall favs: cauliflower

it’s the finale! part 5 of the 5favs/5waysĀ seriesĀ forĀ fall seasonal produce, and the focus is: cauliflower. Ā šŸ˜‰Ā  this cruciferousĀ vegetable contains vitamins, minerals, and may even help lower the risk of some cancers (learn more about the health benefitsĀ here). Ā so, here’s my 5 favorite ways to eat cauliflower. Ā what do you think? 1 in salad: cauliflower broccoli … More 5 fall favs: cauliflower

5 fall favs: squash

it’s part 4 of the 5favs/5ways series for fall seasonal produce, and the focus is: squash.  is there anything more symbolic of the fall season? šŸ˜‰ this delectable vegetable is part of the eat-in-color orange family and here are my 5 favorite ways to enjoy them.  and please share your recipe favs too.  šŸ˜€ (all recipes are meatless !) souped: roasted butternut squash soup with … More 5 fall favs: squash

5 fall favs: mushrooms

it’s part 3 of theĀ 5favs/5waysĀ seriesĀ forĀ fall seasonal produce, and the focus is:Ā mushrooms. Ā low in calories with essential B vitamins,Ā per Cooking LightĀ they are available year-round but are at their peak in the fall/winter season. Ā so here’s our 5 favorite ways to enjoy them. Ā share your favs!Ā šŸ˜‰Ā  (all recipes areĀ meatlessĀ !)   1 grilled:Ā balasamic ginger grilled portobellow mushrooms via … More 5 fall favs: mushrooms