Fall is fast approaching! I’m not living in Virginia, so there are no more drives through the Blue Ridge mountains to see the foliage, and barely any crisp fall days in New Orleans. That doesn’t stop me from making fall treats though, like these pumpkin bars! I also make soups constantly, so this is good…
Sweet Summer Time
This dessert had me at HELLO! Actually it had me at ALMOND because I love an almond dessert. The lure of almonds was the push I needed to try my hand at this crostata because,
Whole 30 Challenge
If anyone reading this has ever attempted a Whole30 diet, then you certainly know that it is quite a challenge! For those who haven’t heard of the Whole30, it basically cuts out everything delicious. The purpose of this diet started as a way for people to pinpoint triggers in their own daily regimen. You stop…
Summer Snapshots
Another summer has come and gone too fast. I didn’t take nearly enough photos, but here are a few snapshots of some things that I made over the past couple of months.
Scones for the win!
I never thought I would be writing a post about scones, but it turns out, I love them! Who knew? So it all started when I arrived in Martha’s Vineyard and was introduced to this cute little general store that is known for their amazing scones. They are so popular and delicious, they usually sell…
Best Friends & Baby Showers
I just had the opportunity to go back home to Virginia for a week and help to host a baby shower for my best friend Gwyn! She is a BIG brunch fan so we decided on that theme for her shower. Her absolute favorites include Eggs Benedict and mimosas, however I learned that eating undercooked…
Spring Shrimp & Grits
It’s the first day of Spring! It certainly doesn’t feel like it in Nola today though. I had plans to pack away my winter clothes this weekend and pull out the tank tops, but the rainy/chilly weather had other ideas. However, the cold snap did inspire my brunch menu for work today. Shrimp & Grits was one of the first things that came to my mind.