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This Easy 3 Ingredient Basil Tea is my new summer favorite. Fresh basil, a touch of honey, and a pinch of baking soda are all you need to make this unique and refreshing summer iced tea. If you planted basil this year and it’s growing faster than you can clip […]
Holy Cannoli! Yeah, that about sums it up for me. I spent the first half of 2026 keeping a sweet secret. At the beginning of the year, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Celebrity Chef, Joe Sasto’s Make Mama Proud Show – where he featured our […]
These Easy 5 Ingredient Manuka Energy Balls feature oats, almonds, dried cranberries, a touch of water, and Manuka honey. This simple recipe comes together in under 10 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately after mixing and rolling. But before we roll up our sleeves to make these tasty treats, let […]
Discover watermelon honey – a traditional Romanian syrup made by reducing fresh watermelon juice into a thick syrup that’s perfect for drizzling on just about anything. When summer brings an abundance of ripe, juicy melons, some traditions offer creative ways to capture their sweetness long after the season ends. In […]
This recipe for Elegantly Easy 4 Ingredient Candied Violets can also be used to candy other edible flowers, as well. Four simple ingredients are all you need – fresh violets, a little water, super fine sugar and meringue powder. That’s it! If you’re looking for something to do with all […]
This recipe for Easy Detroit Style Coney Dog Sauce in 20 Minutes delivers authentic Detroit Style coney sauce flavor using ingredients you can find in any major grocery store. If you grew up in Michigan and have memories of pulling up a seat at the counter of your local Coney […]
In this blog post, we’ll talk about How to Make Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract in 5 Easy Minutes, the origins of vanilla and the qualities of the three primary types. I’ll also share with you my source for Mexican vanilla beans. If you’re an avid baker or simply someone who […]
From time to time readers will reach out to me with questions or comments about recipes, ingredients and equipment. Although I tend to sprinkle a paragraph or two on my favorite products throughout the blog, this 1-Stop Complete Guide to my Kitchen Favorites is an effort to compile a list […]
Level up your holiday rolls and butter game with this recipe for Easy Sweet and Savory Compound Butter 4 Ways. Rum Raisin, Spiced Orange Cranberry, Garlic Herb and Lemon Dill are the four delicious and easy compound butter ideas shared here, but once you have the basics down, you can […]
There are 2 Ways to Slay Your Holiday Gift List Early this year, and I’m going to share with you my bifurcated approach to online purchases and shopping local. Naturally, this post is going to take a food-focused approach to gifting, but the techniques discussed within can be applied across […]
