Have you ever enjoyed a milk punch? It’s a milk-based adult beverage commonly drunk on holidays in Louisiana. A combination of said milk, bourbon and/or brandy, sugar and nutmeg served cold, it is a sublime cocktail and definitely feels festive.
Read MoreThis is the fall season in a dish. A delicious grain (farro) plus a veggie (roasted gold beets), cheese (feta), nut (maple-glazed pecans) and a fresh herb dressing (chive-sage oil). Absolutely wonderful, fresh, healthy and pretty!
Read MoreHaving long loved the vegan scones from Whole Foods, I looked around to find an approximation (WF won't share the recipe). I found this on Eating Consciously and have adapted it slightly, most notably to include oats. You can sub pecans for the walnuts if they're more your speed. If you want to use all maple syrup or all agave, that's cool too.
Read MoreThis is one of the most popular recipes I’ve ever served. It’s perfect in every way and came from Epicurious. Look for Grade B pure maple syrup which has a more assertive maple flavor than its Grade A kin.
Read MoreI have long been a serious hush puppy fan. Corn and rhubarb play nicely with each other, making these both sweet and savory and adding a surprise flavor profile to the standard hush pup.
Read MoreSugar snap peas make me happy. I love their bright hue and crisp crunch! The saltiness of bacon and feta in concert with the sweetness of maple and mint buttress the peas in every way. This is a wonderful summer salad- hearty, flavorful, all elements shine.
Read MoreA fantastic libation, created in 1927, courtesy of The PDT Cocktail Book
Read Moremusings from a stay-at-home, cooking-obsessed mom
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