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One of my favorite memories of my life is of picking oranges. I was little. The sky was clear and blue and the sun was shining in the way that southern California does, big and bright. The air in the grove had this overwhelming… Continue Reading “Vegan Blood Orange & Coconut Velvet Cake.”
Aloha from Maui. So, I’m a little late to the party. It was a holiday and a flight to my favorite island. But I’m here now. And here with this Guava Cheesecake Pie.
Greetings long lost blog. Did not intentionally take a month off, but summer is packed with busy. Good busy and work busy. Lots of farm trips for the the most exceptional produce one has ever tasted. Thrifting and brewery visits. Planning my next Maui… Continue Reading “A Mix of Things for the Blog that Time Forgot.”
When I was in Maui last fall, I brought a few recipes from one of my favorite baking blogs, Eat the Love with me to make. They all turned out so well, I looked for a few more recipes to take with me when… Continue Reading “Caramelized Apple Banana Rum Bread w/ Macadamia Topping.”
Whenever I come back from Hawaii, all I want are tropical fruits and island foods. The last trip was no exception and a few days afrer I got back, I headed over to Organix to grab some organic papayas from Kumu Farms. I decided… Continue Reading “Papaya-Pineapple Crisp.”
Strawberry season is almost upon us kids. Temecula Valley Strawberry Farm will be opening on March 1st and my Chandler strawberry plant (who is aptly named Chandler) is already blowing up with berries. Chandler has been with me for many moons now and he… Continue Reading “Texas Strawberry-Habanero Pie.”
Back before I went to Hawaii I made one last farm trip. I wasn’t sure if we’d find the super secret persimmon farm (future post) I had heard about upon my return. So, what I’m saying is this could have my last CA farm… Continue Reading “Yingst Ranch + Pear, Quince & Wild Blueberry Pie.”
Let’s get one thing straight; I don’t drink coffee. Not because I don’t like it, but it gives me the shakes and keeps me awake and jittery. Bothers my stomach too. However, every now and then I like to enjoy a little coffee. I… Continue Reading “Kona Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies.”
Last year I saw this cake on Eat the Love. All of the components really jumped out at me, as Eat the Love recipes often do. I start reading the flavors and in my mind I’m going down the ingredient list saying yes.… Continue Reading “Bergamot Orange Semolina Cake w/ Olive Oil & Thyme.”