On Monday morning Max, Madeline, and I joined Jessica Foster of WMBB News 13 for their "Mommy Monday" segment. We shared a few simple, family favorite recipes that would be delicious for your family Thanksgiving- or any other occassion. We also shared information about the upcoming cooking classes with the St. Andrews Waterfront Market at the Bay County Public ...
Desserts
A new way to serve pumpkin for Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
The most food-focused holiday in our culture will soon be here. Please don't be overwhelmed by anxiety if you will be dusting off your apron and hosting a crowd. Remember that although the food is important, there is more to Thanksgiving than just a meal. This is one of my favorite, EASY, low-stress, make ahead desserts that is always requested again and ...
Fourth Flag Fondue
As promised, I'm sharing this very simple and fun dessert idea for the Fourth of July. My kids had so much fun helping make this, and I must say the photos don't do it justice! Fondue and kebabs are both wonderful crowd pleasers. I've made other variations for the Fourth over the years. I have also enjoyed making the typical flag cake (with the appropriate colored berries ...
Hometown at The Hyppo In St. Augustine
For the June Episode of Hometown on WJCT, I had the opportunity to interview Stephen Dimare of the Hyppo on Hypolita Street in Saint Augustine. I accidentally discovered his shop a few years ago when I took the Savory Faire tasting tour of St. Augustine. Popsicles aren't normally among my favorite foods and I wasn't exactly thrilled that our itinerary included them. However, ...
Haupia
To be honest the first time I tried this in Hawaii I wasn't overly impressed. It isn't nearly as sweet as what most people consider a dessert, it isn't savory, and it doesn't really have that strong of a flavor. It is however quite refreshing and versatile. After I realized that it didn't taste like I expected, I learned to appreciate it for its own qualities. This ...
