Posts in Kitchen
Strawberry and Vanilla Bean Custard Tart Recipe

This weekend my son and I baked a thing, a strawberry tart per his request.  Cooking with a four year old definitely requires a release of control and few deep breaths but every day I am amazed by this little human.  He loves to cook and bake with his momma, can crack eggs like no kid I have seen and can't help but lick every spoon..  I enjoy teaching him all the secrets I have learned along the way, reading "recipe" books at bedtime, and sharing special moments with a flour sifter...  

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In the Kitchen | Cranberry + Lemon Scone Recipe

No matter how crazy or busy life gets there a few things that always bring me back to my zen.  Things like a hot cup of coffee, I kid, luke warm - I am still a mom or baking some goodies for my family with my favorite little "Linguine."  Once a month I try to bring it home and create these moments in hopes that my littles with be great chefs and find the same joy in cooking!

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Dutch Baby Recipe and Christmas Sweaters

I learned a very valuable lesson about throwing an Ugly Sweater/Pajama Jam Party in the middle of December in Florida - it will probably be too hot. While a few did adhere to the pajama part, I was the only one to don an "ugly" sweater, I did not find it that ugly though!  Next year I will have some stock cut-off sweaters and vests for my friends.  I loved pouring mimosas with some good people and cutting out sugar cookies..

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Thanksgiving and a Tomato Tart Recipe

Thanksgiving and the Holidays tend to bring out the best in people.  I am so full of love.  I am full of food.  I am full of gratitude.  Maybe it's the turkey coma or the red wine but I really feel the need to share my thankfulness with y'all.  For real I have an incredible family that never ceases to amaze me.  I want to share my love of being in the kitchen.  I love our kitchen.  It is the heart of our home.  It is where I create the meals that brings us all together every evening around the dinner table.  I love to play and get messy in the kitchen...

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