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…
Blueberry Basil Mojito
A summer afternoon poolside or Friday evening sunset calls for this refreshing Blueberry Basil Mojito. I first experienced this cocktail at one of my favorite downtown Manchester restaurants Cotton. (See my Cotton post here.) So beautiful and tasty, slightly sweet and so refreshing. I knew I’d order it again. Months later, Jon and I went out to celebrate…
Chicken Artichoke Pasta Salad
Do you have a go-to main dish pasta recipe for spring and summer? I do, and it’s this Chicken Artichoke Pasta Salad with sun-dried tomatoes. I bring it to potlucks, picnics, and outdoor concerts. Also at home, perfect for a summer patio meal or ladies’ luncheon. This recipe feeds a crowd! So easy to transport,…
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…
Apple Puff
Back in 2001 when we still lived in the south, my little nine month old baby Jacob and I boarded a plane, Chicago bound. We headed north for a long weekend to visit my cousin. Made great memories, also some delicious ones. On Saturday morning, we went out to Walker’s Bros. The Original Pancake House for…
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….
Simple Eggs Benedict
Met a dear friend in California last summer to attend a conference. Following, tacked on a few delightful days visiting my lovely cousin. Among other fun activities, she and her family treated me to a coastal brunch at Wilma’s Patio on Balboa Island in Newport Beach. She and I ordered Eggs Benedict and weren’t disappointed. Such a wonderful…
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Tender and moist, this scratch made Sour Cream Coffee Cake with pecans is the perfect coffee cake for breakfast or brunch. Sour cream and pecan streusel topping make this a five star coffee cake you’d expect to find in your local coffee shop! Well it’s been a wonderful but freezing week here. Ever since I…
Homemade Pizza
I get the same repeat question in my house day after day, by multiple interested parties. You probably do too. “So what’s for dinner?” And when I say Homemade Pizza, there’s great rejoicing. Everyone in our house loves Homemade Pizza, and we often have it on Friday nights. While it takes more time to make than…
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…
