This is one of Liam’s favorite meals to eat and help us make in the kitchen. He loves a bowl of roasted red pepper pasta and we love it, too! Why do we love it so much? It’s easy to make, delicious, and when you’re bored of tomato-based sauce, this spices things up. To be honest, I was hesitant to make this. I love red peppers, however, the idea of…
This is my favorite cake I’ve baked to date. Say that 5 times fast. The inspiration for this Lemon Elderflower Cake comes from across the pond. When KP (aka Kensington Palace) announced the cake for the Royal Wedding was going to be a Lemon Elderflower Cake, my mind went straight to a boozy, St. Germain cake. But then I remembered we already made St. Germain cupcakes! However, this cake needed…
Cucumber Lemon Detox
June 21, 2014Looking for a natural, refreshing detox? Did you endure the 7 Day Cleanse I blogged about? In an effort to find a safe, natural detox, we tried out a popular Cucumber Lemon Detox on Pinterest. This is not a crazy crash diet, so make sure you eat normally 😉 The original recipe called for 2 lemons, half a cucumber, and 10 mint leaves in 3 quarts of water. We made each…
St. Germain Cupcakes
June 4, 2013Ummm, YUM! I first had St. Germain when my friend Stephanie (check out Pop! Goes My Culture) got me out of the kitchen and onto Governor’s Island in NYC for the Jazz Age Lawn Party. It was magical. I had a cup of the St. Germain Cocktail, and after the first sip, I fell in love. Lucky for me (and for you), I entered a photo of the event in…
We modified our cucumber salmon topping for another delicious seafood dish and discovered it would be great for just about anything! The fresh avocado citrus topping will add flair to your food and excite your taste buds. With spring in the air and summer on the horizon, this topping would make a great side for your outdoor gatherings.…