I basically refuse to stop using summer produce until it’s officially fall, which means I have approximately two weeks to put peaches and berries into literally everything I make. Peaches have always been my favorite fruit, and I’m basically obsessed with this peach upside-down cake. It can be served as-is for a breakfast or brunch … More Peach Upside Down Cake
I’m in denial that it’s already the end of August…but since we’re nearing the end of summer, I may or may not be going a little overboard on the summer produce. I’m basically putting blueberries in everything until the very last blueberry is grown this year. This recipe is kind of a combo situation. I healthified … More Blueberry Banana Bread
Rule #1 of summertime desserts: must include fruit…preferably berries. Obviously this rule is completely optional and not really a rule at all, but this recipe is so delicious you should just go with it. I was definitely intimidated by lemon curd, since I’d never made it before. But, once again, I found myself with a ton … More Blueberry Lemon Curd Shortbread Bars
For many people, when the long summer days finally arrive, their diet shifts towards salads, green juice, and other lighter-than-usual meals. I guess I missed the memo, but I personally feel like we should be eating brownies all year. Don’t even get me started on ‘bikini-bodies’ (my body, when in a bikini, is a bikini … More Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies
Last summer, I helped recipe test for a local blogger, writer, curator, food gift maker, Maggie Battista (she is the brains behind Eat Boutique). Her cookbook, Food Gift Love, which was released last fall, focuses on giftable foods and drinks. She provides simple recipes along with wrapping instructions for each. I’m a huge believer in gifting consumables, so … More Nectarine Strawberry Almond Crumble
Considering my blog name, I always love when I’m able to share recipes that truly embody my love of crunch, salt and sweet. Last summer I experimented for the first time adding potato chips into a dessert…and the results pretty much spoke for themselves (delicious, unique, crunchy…salty…sweet, lol). So, it was only a matter of time … More Potato Chip Blondies
Pretty much anytime I’m in a mall, I’m about 50% focused on shopping. The rest of my brain is reserved for locating the nearest Auntie Anne’s and ordering pretzel nuggets with cheese sauce almost instantly (even better when I can sniff it out). If I had known, all these years, that I could make an … More Soft Pretzel Nuggets with Cheese Sauce
If you had asked me when I was younger (heck, if you asked me a year ago) what my favorite cupcake flavor was, I would have 100% definitely said vanilla with vanilla frosting. Not that I’m the most boring person in the world, but I like to judge a cupcakery/bakery on their execution of the … More The Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Have you ever made a version of ‘homemade’ fudge, that simply requires sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter and vanilla? You mix these things in a saucepan and then pour into a pan, let chill, and kablam – FUDGE!! Well, let’s take this simple recipe and envelop it inside buttery and oat-y deliciousness. I don’t mind … More Fudgy Oatmeal Bars
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a nice (long?) weekend, and celebrated Valentine’s Day properly (booze and chocolate, obviously). Since Boston was doing it’s best Revenant impression, Andrew and I decided to stay in and make a meal together to celebrate. On the menu: filet mignon, scalloped potatoes, and roasted carrots with feta and pomegranate. And … More Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Peanut Butter Buttercream
Can I just say how excited I am that the Super Bowl is next weekend?! I’ve been doing a lot of ‘research‘ so I can come up with the perfect menu. There are a couple key properties the menu has to have: A good blend of cold / room temperature / hot appetizers Meat-full and … More Fudgy Mocha Brownies
So, early last week my blog turned one! I meant to do a whole post about everything I’ve learned and a recap of my favorite posts over the year…but here we are today 🙂 Instead of boring you with how many followers I have (not a lot) and how many posts I’ve written (same), I … More Maple Oatmeal Scones
I found out recently that my very favorite restaurant in Salem is closing. They are known for their great wine list, superb homemade pasta, and some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. But none of these things are the reason the restaurant is my favorite. Their sticky toffee pudding is unforgettable and literally life-changing. … More Sticky Toffee Pudding
Crunchy Salty Sweet 