My fondest Easter memory occurred many years ago as a student in Italy. It was my good fortune to be invited to a traditional Easter dinner by the proprietor of a local campground. This was a campground unlike any I had experienced in America and at the heart of it was a massive covered patio punctuated on […]
Sometimes when I set out to make the treat of the week, I am surprised that I haven’t presented it here already. That is the case with today’s treat. I have been moving this post along in the calendar for months now, and today is finally its day to shine. Baklava is one of those desserts you’ve […]
I have a thing for pie. More notably, I’ve got a thing for pie crust. It’s no secret that I love desserts. I also frequently crave cheesecake. So I wondered, what if I could have cheesecake and pie and eat it, too. And that is exactly what I did. Unlike some other recipes you may see, this cheesecake […]
This is Lola. In case you haven’t met her, she is the inspiration for just about everything we do around here. Lola is a thrifty girl with modern sensibilities. She loves smart, simple design, making things from scratch, and good food. Lola is a modern homemaker raising two little canaries and juggling all that comes with that… and […]
In case you hadn’t noticed, we love food around here. We talk a great deal about design and DIY, but it always comes around to food… more commonly, treats. It always comes back to treats. This week wraps up our second year blogging. It’s hard to believe that we have presented the Treat of the Week every week for […]
We have dedicated each Treat of the Week this month to chocolate. The first week we gave you Chocolate Hazelnut Mille Crepe and last week, one of my all-time favorites… truffles. This week we lighten things up just a bit with a light and airy meringue base for our dessert. It makes the perfect backdrop […]
Valentine’s Day brings with it an overabundance of chocolates for you to consider… including chocolate truffles. Every candy maker on the planet fights for shelf space to showcase their red and pink dressed confections. Specialty chocolate shops manage lines of would-be lovers purchasing sweets for the sweet. Today’s treat of the week is going to […]
Don’t make this cake! To be a bit more clear, don’t make this cake unless you are really committed and intend to read all the way through the instructions before you start. Don’t make this cake if you are simply following the original recipe which doesn’t highlight some of the pitfalls. And, for goodness sake, don’t […]
We’ve got just what you need for Valentine’s Day. These cheery cherry cupcakes deliver on theme, flavor, and cuteness. The addition of maraschino cherry syrup and bits of cherries to the batter create lovely, soft pink cupcakes with almond-flavored, pink icing to round out the flavors. You’ll be surprised at how easy these cupcakes are […]
With winter whipping around your ears you might be finding it more and more challenging to pull yourself out of bed. I think this ought to do the trick. Our treat of the week for today would be perfect for Sunday breakfast. We have made our classic oatmeal muffin and topped it with some Mostly Cream Cheese Icing […]
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