There’s a hint of fall in the cool morning air. The tips of the leaves are turning golden and russet. I watched them fall around me as I sat down on the[...]

In a little under a month, my first cookbook will be on book shelves. Actual book shelves in actual bookstores. I can’t say how crazy that is to me. This[...]

Six weeks ago my mom passed away. I’ve been trying to think of a more eloquent way to start this, but that’s all I’ve got. It’s the overwhelming truth that[...]

When I sat down at my kitchen table one night in November of 2008 and started honey jam, I had no idea what I was doing. I was a directionless 18 year old in[...]

And then I dropped the tart on the floor. And I laughed, because really, what else can you do? But let me back up. I’m a morning person. I can see that[...]

Spring is here full force in the south, glorious and green. I'm making the most of the bounty it brings by standing over my stove and making far too much[...]

Forget memorial day weekend, the scent of honeysuckle in the breeze is the first sign of summer for me. Sweet and floral, it has to be one of the most[...]

Hi! Remember me? The girl who used to blog round these parts? I'm sneaking in with a few photos and a recipe for something tasty and to say hi.[...]

It seems to me that winter gives you the space to be melancholy. More than any other season. Maybe it's all the darkness, these short days. The sadness moves[...]

It seems I’m a wee bit smitten with tomatoes. For years, I couldn’t stand them. I’d pick them out of salads, pull them off pizzas, avoid them at all costs.[...]

A couple of days ago, I was driving down the road and I screeched. Loudly. I scared everyone riding with me, but I couldn’t help myself. There, right off the[...]

About a month ago, I was sent the cookbook Home Made by Yvette Van Boven and I’m kinda in love with it. It’s a tome dedicated to all things homemade, and when[...]

I’ve found myself in the middle of my favorite season, with very little baking to show for it. Instead of spending time in the kitchen, I’ve been out, living[...]

Back in October, I took a trip to a pumpkin patch. It was such a beautiful day, the leaves were still gorgeously vibrant, some of them even still green. I[...]

You’re probably sick and tired of sugar, aren’t you? The last thing you want to think about is something sweet. All those christmas cookies, puddings, pumpkin[...]