The first time I walked into a favorite spice store in Seattle, I felt like I’d wandered into my culinary home away from home. The sweet, smoky, and spicy blends surrounding me invited me to taste each one, experimenting with what new combinations I could create from ingredients I had at home. I could step… Keep Reading
Archives for October 2016
Wicked Dark Chocolate Flourless Cupcakes
When Allrecipes asked me to create a grown-up treat for fall, I knew there had to be ginger and dark chocolate. And caramel, because always, caramel. Together, my daughter and I worked on this dense, spicy, not-too-sweet, citrus-studded cupcake, and I think you will love it. These dark chocolate flourless cupcakes might not even encourage… Keep Reading
DIY Vintage Map Pallet Frame {Pallet Wood Canvas Frame}
I’ve been loving the look of vintage maps for quite a while (late to join the party, maybe?). I think I’m drawn to maps and globes because they remind me that this world is so much bigger than me… and that I’m called out into it to live and love. When it saw this… Keep Reading
Dark Chocolate Mini Pavlovas with Cherries and Hazelnut Liqueur
Have you ever had pavlovas? They are super-elegant, but they are actually quite easy to make. These would be perfect to serve as a grown-up dessert, and there are a couple shortcuts that make these mini pavlovas even easier. Pavlovas are a meringue… Keep Reading