Chez Us turned 8 in May. Usually, we share some sort of margaritas or even cake to celebrate, but this year we just forgot as we were in the thick of work projects. I decided it was time to say Thank You for your continued readership, it really means a lot to us, and we enjoy your comments …
Blueberries
I have been playing with flavored waters and homemade simple syrups for a while. I like to keep a big pitcher of flavored water on the counter, that is replenished throughout the day. It is a great way to remind me to hydrate, and the different flavors make the water more interesting. Neither of us are soda drinkers at …
Confession; we sucked at our yearly cleanse this year. We started strong; then we crumbled. It started with a little glass of wine, then meat, then baking! We became addicted to these cranberry scones. That is the problem with keeping packets of frozen cranberries in the freezer; it is kind of like the devil lurking …
Don’t you love saying Clafouti? I love saying it; clafouti, clafouti, clafouti. Not only is it fun to say, but it is fun to make, as well as eat. I cannot remember the first time I had it, but I do remember loving the warm custard base and jammy fresh summer fruit. I was instantly hooked to …
Leftover Challah is turned into moist bread pudding with the addition of ripe summer nectarines and still firm blueberries. A egg custard flavored with cardamon and vanilla makes the flavors of summer even more exotic!
I am so happy that Beth over at Our Sweet Life, chose the Mixed Berry Cobbler for this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie challenge. We needed a simple but summery dessert and this is it! This recipe is incredibly easy and everyone should add it to their “go-to dessert” during berry season. Not only is it …