I was chatting on the phone with a friend recently. She told me she was busy in the kitchen. Busy doing WHAT? (Nosy me.) Making peach jam, jalapeño pepper jelly and Jim Beam Toasted Pecan Ice Cream. (What a slacker. ) And whoaaa. Come again? I’d never heard of that flavor of ice cream deliciousness before….
July 4th Cookout & Barbecue Inspiration
Hello friends! Fourth of July is almost here. Summer’s going by so quickly. Too fast for my liking… Hope you have fun holiday weekend plans ahead, including excellent eats and fireworks. (In that order!) Following is some culinary inspiration for your upcoming cookouts, picnics and barbecues. If you’re still needing ideas, read on. Hopefully there’s…
Stars & Stripes Mascarpone Shortbread
Stars & Stripes Mascarpone Shortbread: So festive and fun! Perfect for July 4th, Labor Day and Memorial Day picnics and barbecues. I’ve made different flag desserts before. And they’re fun. But then I thought, wouldn’t it be really fun for each person to have their very own individual little flag shortbread bar? And that’s when Stars…
Grasshopper Oreo Cookie Pops
Grasshopper Oreo Cookie Pops are the best and easiest treat for so many occasions. Better just dust off your super hero cape now, ‘cuz you’re gonna need it big time. These pops are just so incredibly yummy! It was Charlie’s 9th birthday last week. He’s a big fan of the mint chocolate combo. (Must take after…
Fudgy Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie
This Fudgy Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie is a refreshing treat in summertime. It was Charlie’s 9th birthday last week and I always let the kids pick their favorite birthday cake or dessert. Charlie chose this Fudgy Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie. I was thrilled, because I’ve been hankering to make an ice-cream pie. The temperature fluctuations are still pretty…
Nantucket Bike Path Cookies
So have you been to Nantucket yet? This is one place you just can’t miss. Add it to the bucket list. Nantucket is that charming island floating thirty miles south of Cape Cod, off the Massachusetts’ coast. Quaint, coastal, and oozing New England, Nantucket is where I want to be in summertime, feeling those cool ocean…
Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies
If you’re a chocolate mint lover like me, you’ll adore these rich Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies. First, a layer of luscious brownie with just a “hint of mint.” (Poet: me!) Then, a minty icing layer. And finally (drumroll please)…. a thin layer of bittersweet chocolate that cuts the sweet. Sophisticated. And decadent. Yes, it’s three layers….
Chocolate Raspberry Tart
I love a stunning dessert. Yes I do. This Chocolate Raspberry Tart tastes every bit as decadent as it looks. Nothing better than a great meal with fine company followed by a really spectacular dessert and coffee. While this Chocolate Raspberry Tart has several steps, it’s not difficult to make. And it’s a nice touch on the…
Maple Taffy on Snow
I grew up in the beautiful back woods of Rhode Island. Our retired neighbors, the Pecks, lived on a hundred acres next door. Mr. and Mrs. Peck were an endless source of entertainment, wonder and companionship for me as a child. He, a retired engineer with striped engineer’s hat, shock of white hair and…
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream has been a highlight at our house for as long as I can remember. Funny, Peppermint Stick Ice Cream is so pink and we’ve got all these boys. But truth is, they all love it because it’s so delicious! When they were little, I’d make it for birthday parties. Now we…
