When I yearn to be cozy, both my Grandmother’s and Mother’s homes come to mind. This banana bread recipe — ‘Grandma’s Banana Bread’ has been passed down from my Grandma Brenda’s kitchen, to my Mother’s, then and now to mine. Today is one of those cool, rainy spring days made for a cozy cup of tea and warm banana bread. I have made this recipe countless times over the years, when making it this morning I just about had to rub my eyes for clarity. In disbelief, I reread the amount of sugar called for within the recipe — 1…Read More
Homemayd Pappardelle Pasta with Vermont Venison Meatballs + Local Herb Tomato Sauce
This post is my first post within my category Salty + Wild. This first recipe is special to me as it was inspired by my travels on my honeymoon. My husband and I trekked through Greece and Italy. I have explored both countries before, yet this trip was explored by car rather than by train which furthered our adventures onto roads less traveled. We let the days wander us into places unknown. In Tuscany, Italy we found a beautiful farm. The farm has been operated by generations past. We were greeted by the family’s grandmother and she led the way…Read More
Zesty Blueberry Gluten Free Naked Cake with Lemon Curd + Maple Whipped Cream
Two weekends ago, two mamas-to-be were showered with love, sweet treats | this Zesty Blueberry Gluten Free Naked Cake with Lemon Curd + Maple Whipped Cream |, games, and gifts at their beautiful, cozy Vermont baby shower. This naked stack cake was created with spring in mind, the season of rebirth and new beginnings. This cake is a spring celebration cake made with King Arthur Flour’s gluten free muffin mix. The texture is soft, moist, and smooth. You’ll forget that it doesn’t contain gluten. The lemon curd adds a layer of tart depth next to the sweetness of the wild…Read More
Vanilla Soaked Overnight Oats with Maine Blueberries + Chia Seeds
During the cold, dark days of winter I found myself wanting hot cereals for breakfast everyday. Yet most often times, I don’t have the time to prepare a pot full of porridge to cozy up with. Therefore, as the seasons change and the days begin to warm up a bit, I sought out a new, refreshing recipe to revamp my morning routine from grabbing a granola bar and running out the door. I recalled seeing overnight oats ubiquitously on serval social media platforms for quite some time now and decided to give them a try when I was too sick…Read More
Chocolate Stout Birthday Cake with Sea Salt + Bourbon Caramel
This beautiful, rich, moist – need I go on? Chocolate Stout Birthday Cake with Sea Salt + Bourbon Caramel was created for my husband’s birthday back in March. Although he is not Irish, his birthday does fall four days prior to Saint Patrick’s Day, and what lover of beer wouldn’t appreciate a pint of Guinness stout added to their birthday cake adding depth and richness?! To top it all off I made sea salt and bourbon caramel, with Bulleit Bourbon. This cake also makes a beautiful naked cake. In the process of decorating, I covered the cake with a sweet…Read More
New England Fog Cinnamon Bread with Winter Citrus + Honey Whipped Mascarpone Milk
I have to say I love cinnamon rolls just as much as I love pancakes, sorry pancakes. As with cinnamon rolls I am more adventurous. I found through research, cinnamon rolls or buns |presumably| originated in Sweden and are called – kanelbulle |literally meaning cinnamon bun|. Although the Swedish version contains cardamom which sounds delightful, I believe my version is pretty spectacular as well. Within these few remaining dark days of winter, I have found some light in these airy, flower shaped rolls. I used half milk and half earl grey tea |after my favorite cozy beverage – London Fog|…Read More