It's another pastry braid!! Because I'm obsessed ( Read more... )

Sooooo . . . I've heard a million times that gingerbread and lemon is a perfect flavor combination, but I didn't really believe it until I was eating a gingerbread slice at Starbucks one day and tasted the lemon note. REVELATION. I will never eat gingerbread without lemon again. (BTW, if you know how I am at detecting "flavor notes" in wine, you ( Read more... )

1. I made you lemon cake that rockkkkks. I ate 4 pieces in a day. I'm a little embarrassed that that is not hyperbole. But whatever. Own it ( Read more... )

Here's some St. Patrick's Day love for you! Okay, okay, so these don't really look like a St. Patrick's Day treat. No Bailey's Irish Cream or mint or green or any of that this time. But I still think this is quite the sweet offering to celebrate with today! If you love lemon, this is the dessert for you. A huge cloud of lemon cream mousse and ( Read more... )

I'd been craving a vegetable-loaded, bright, lemony couscous dish for quite awhile. I had this delicious couscous tabbouleh at a local restaurant and had to make it at home. I like to make a big batch on Sunday and eat it throughout the week ( Read more... )

This Raspberry Lemonade Champagne Smash is just the kind of drink I like: a sweet cocktail that tastes like a buzzy version of raspberry lemonade. Perfect for your New Year’s Eve bash (and while it packs a punch, hopefully it won’t send you to bed before midnight.)


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It was a horrible, no good, very bad day. I won't even get into the details -- see my post if you want to read about the ridiculousness ( Read more... )

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These bars are a version of one of my dad's favorite desserts, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, and they are so creamy and delicious. This summery version includes a little extra lemon tang, big fresh strawberries, and a buttery shortbread crust. They're also super easy to whip up, making them one of my favorite summertime treats. I hope you enjoy ( Read more... )

I made this super simple lemon granita on Monday, and the result was an exquisite tart, sweet lemon explosion. This bright lemon ice is child's play to make, but for a little grownup update, I topped it with a drizzle of limoncello and a handful of fresh raspberries. It’s the perfect summer treat: finished in an ice cream maker in 15 minutes, flat ( Read more... )