Husk Cherries & other fall flavors. [pie style]

I got so many beautiful things from the farmers market today. Truth be told, I don’t always go with something particular in mind but today I…

Raspberry Tapioca Pudding.

I have always loved tapioca pudding, ever since I was a kid. My mom used to always have those containers of “cozy shack” tapioca, or she…

Silken Chocolate Mousse.

Truth: this was the first time I ever had silken tofu. I can’t even remember what I was originally looking for but I came across this…

Pumpkin Custard Brûlée.

I know, I know. I JUST posted about summer not being over and keeping the summer flavors, blah blah blah…and here I am devouring pumpkin custard…

Join the Slow Club.

I know most people consider summer to be over after the labor day weekend and when the kids go back to school. For me, summer is…

Chocolate. Fudge. Zucchini. Brownies.

These are dangerous. When I was younger, one of my absolute weaknesses was undercooked brownies. That sounds kind of strange…but you know, some people cook their…

Watermelon Popsicles!

I’m a firm believer in “make it look pretty and anyone will eat it”. And it’s not that I’m trying to trick anyone into eating veggies…

Twice Baked Potatoes.

This twice baked potato was inspired by my first cookbook. I was 6 or 7 years old and I absolutely loved it. It came with colorful…

Sundried & Fresh Tomato Cream.

This cashew cream is great on so many levels: as a dip, with pasta, raw noodles or as a stuffing. Today I used it to stuff…

Creamy Blueberry Pudding.

My last attempt at blueberry pudding was not fruitful (pun intended). I forgot that blueberries contain a high amount of natural pectin and when I blended…