Fresh figs are one of my very favorite parts of summer. I love their mildly sweet flavor, and unctuously squishy texture. I also love that they work beautifully in both savory (prosciutto-wrapped, goat cheese-stuffed figs anyone?) and sweet applications. Today, it’s all about the sweet! I really love the combinations of both rosemary and pine [...]
So remember when I said a few weeks ago that I was going to share the dessert that I made for Mikey’s parents’ dinner party? Well here it finally is! The reason it took so long is that last time I had no time to photograph the tarts before I handed them over to Amy, [...]
These tarts are the final component to the Valentine’s dinner that I made for Mikey and myself this year, and I think they were both of our favorite parts! These tarts are even more amazing than they look. The luxuriously creamy chocolate ganache, the ooey-gooey caramel, and the crisp, buttery, golden crust all come together [...]
Yep, another lavender recipe! And I have another one on the way! I guess you could say I’m somewhat infatuated with the perfume-y flower at the moment, but I think there is something about it that is just perfect for the holidays! It’s taste and aroma remind me of rosemary and pine trees, yet a [...]
