Our Favorite Plum & Apricot Recipes
In mid-July, sweet apricots and juicy plums are such a refreshing snack. I spent two summers living at a property with plum and apricot trees and it was so exciting to go out to the garden and harvest a few…
Category Recipes
Whipped Ricotta and Raspberry Tartine with Mint Honey
Growing up, my family made many attempts to have a garden. But, despite all of our best efforts, the only thing we seemed capable of keeping alive was our raspberry bushes. I remember waking up on warm summer mornings and…
Charlotte aux Fraise — French Strawberry Shortcake
In the article below, a friend of an employee serving with Young Life in France shares an incredible recipe to make with fresh picked strawberries! —— When I moved to France four years ago, I learned very quickly to say…
Strawberry Scones
Scones are an enchanting treat that can easily traverse a wide variety of occasions. Perfect for a family breakfast, or brunch with friends, and even great as a late afternoon snack! I have realized, however, that more often than not…
Springtime Risotto
Up until a month ago, I always assumed a good Risotto simply wasn’t achievable at home. I am not even sure as to the origin of that conclusion. I knew the dish was creamy and could contain really anything you…
Make Your Own Mother’s Day Brunch Board!
Forget breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day, let’s have brunch on a board! This fun and tasty spin on the charcuterie board will feature mom’s favorite breakfast foods. The options are endless – pancakes, waffles, eggs, toast, quiche, bagels, fruit,…
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Fruit-Topped Crostini
We all know the lure of comfort food beacons us too easily in the heart of winter! Despite it being the middle of winter, the influence of the holiday food scene is still my go-to when I make dinner. Butter,…
Sausage Kale Soup
Kale is one of those vegetables I’ve been shy about cooking. Kale is nutrient-dense, but its high fiber content can make it difficult for some people to digest. The good news is that when you slowly introduce more fiber into…
4-Ingredient Vegan Black Bean Salsa Soup
These long, cold winter days can really dampen a person’s spirit, can’t they? It’s much nicer to sail out the door in short sleeves without a thought to how cold it is and bundling up against the elements. For now,…
5-Ingredient Pear Galette
For being the lesser-used cousin of an apple, we actually have quite a lot of pear recipes on our blog! From a pear tart, to pear cakes, pear puff pastries and pear baked oatmeal and even pear pizza, there are…