Tag: baking
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STRAWBERRY BASIL TARTS
What do anti-inflammatory properties, uplifting feelings, digestive support, treating cold and flu symptoms, improving cardiovascular health, supporting immune health and fighting infections have in common? The answer is basil! Basil is all of those things, plus much, much more. I had some extra fresh basil lying around and wanted to make use of it before…
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ROSE APPLE CRUMBLE
Roses are always such a classic go-to for me. But for some reason, I feel like people think they’re too common. Like, they’re too cliche or something. But they really inspire me. When I incorporate roses into the recipes I share here, they become my muse. They’re gorgeous. They’re tasty. And they smell absolutely amazing.…
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SUGAR COOKIES (ORANGE CREAMSICLE)
These sugar cookies are the fluffiest and dreamiest. If you’re looking for a cookie that tastes just like an orange Creamsicle, look no further. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these cookies are a nice change from traditional flavors such as strawberry, rose, lavender, chocolate, etc. To embrace citrus season, I used the zest of…
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CHERRY ROSE MINI PIES
These cherry rose mini pies are made with rose tea and oh wow! They add such a delicate touch. Adding rose tea is an easy extra step to use with any cherry pie recipe. Now I don’t think I can ever eat another pie without it. With Valentine’s Day coming up I’ve been playing around…
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BROWN BUTTER CARDAMOM COOKIES
These brown butter cardamom cookies, or dopamine cookies as I like to call them, are such a pick-me-up lately. After about a week on being caged in by snow, I’ve begun to understand why Jack lost it in The Shining. Cabin fever is real, folks! I naturally began to crave for things that bring me…
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PUMPKIN POPTARTS
Oh, hey, it’s Halloween! When we first opened the coffee & tea shop we partnered with a local bakery and offered many of their yummy baked goods. One of my absolute favorite things from them were their freshly made poptarts. Ugh, they were so good! I actually think about them often. These pumpkin poptarts are…
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MUMMY JALAPEĂ‘O POPPERS
Look how cute these mummy jalapeño poppers are! They are a perfect Halloween snack and are super easy to make. These are one of my favorite recipes in these Halloween series I’ve been doing all month long. To start out, slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Combine cream cheese and…
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FALL APPLE DUMPLINGS
This cozy recipe is a take on an old-fashioned apple dumpling. The warmness and coziness they bring make them perfect for fall, so I call them fall apple dumplings. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll start to see that I have a slight apple obsession. Shamelessly, here’s another apple recipe 🙂 I…
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CINNAMON ANISE COOKIES
Is it too soon to start thinking about Christmas? I’m torn. I love Christmas. But I also love Halloween. It seems like Halloween gets interrupted every year by early bird Christmas marketing, and I like my Halloween season to be long. Solution, combine Christmas elements in the weeks leading to Halloween. Like these cinnamon anise…
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BROWNIE DIRT PUDDING CUPS
I’m having a lot of fun making these Halloween recipes. And also, what an awesome time of the year! I’ve been going through quite a bit in my personal life so making light-hearted and fun recipes are really lightening up my mood and inspiring me to keep going. Like these brownie dirt pudding cups. They…
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MINI CARAMEL CHEESECAKES
It’s an understatement when I say that I’ve really been looking forward to these mini caramel cheesecakes. I usually get excited about a recipe I make the day before when I prep, but this one. This one got me really excited. I love cheesecake! Like, a lot. Although making them gives me a tinge of…
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SALTED CARAMEL APPLE SQUARES
I may or may not be obsessed with apples this season. I explored my new local Home Goods for the first time today and I was immediately drawn to the candles, naturally. Without even thinking about it I picked 2 apple scented candles. Even though I had pumpkin on the brain, I went with apple…
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BROWNIE COFFEE AFFOGATO
When I first started this blog I made an affogato and although it was just a few years ago, at the time it felt like such an exotic thing to make. I barely knew what it was when I made the recipe. I was eager to try to but honestly, I would have never known…
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BAKED PEACH + GOAT CHEESE
If you haven’t noticed yet, I’ve been on a big peach kick. I’ve definitely been stepping my peach game up. I’ve felt very inspired by them and tend to gravitate toward them at the grocery store. They’re too good to pass up. And I can’t believe I’ve overlooked them this long. I love canned peaches…
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE BRIOCHE ROLLS
April is a special month for me. It’s my birthday month so I thought extra hard about the recipes I’d be making this month, I wanted them to be special things I love. These fluffy chocolate and orange brioche rolls are definitely one of them. I used Passion tea by Tazo for the frosting. It…
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CHEESECAKE CARROT CAKE BARS
I must confess, I’m not a cake fan. With the exception of cheesecake and carrot cake, of course. I actually love the both of them. Like a lot. I combined the both of them with this delicious recipe. Cheesecake carrot cake bars are one of my personal favorite desserts and I’m happy to be sharing…
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CHAMOMILE GLAZED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I’ve been eyeing this tub of strawberry shortcake glaze at the grocery store. It’s given me a hankering, but I don’t love the chemically processed stuff. Instead I wanted to try my hand at making my own, and I have to say it turned out pretty well! I turned it into chamomile glazed strawberry shortcake.…
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CHAMOMILE APPLE CRUMBLE
One of my favorite things about chamomile tea is it’s crisp apple flavor. The two pair perfectly together. It’s no secret that chamomile tea is my favorite tea. I mention it a lot. This recipe makes me excited because I get to use beautiful chamomile to flavor one of my favorite desserts, apple crumble. You…
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CHOCOLATE CHIP SKILLET COOKIE (WITH COFFEE SALT)
When it comes to chocolate, I have no self-discipline. I often find excuses to eat it, and the thing is I really have no plans to change. I am what I am. Life is short, so why not over-indulge in some chocolate? This chocolate chip skillet cookie is one of my favorites, and the addition…
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GINGER PLUM BISCUIT COBBLER
You may be asking, what’s a biscuit cobbler? Cobblers typically have a traditional pie crust top, but in this recipe biscuits are used instead. I like a heavy crust on my cobblers and pies, so the biscuits were a nice addition. This ginger plum biscuit cobbler recipe is really a lovely winter dessert. I’m also…