It's funny how often there are early indications of the profession a child will pursue as an adult. According to my mother, there were more than a few telltale signs during my youth suggesting that a career in food and cooking might be in my future.
Back in the 1950s my mom was gifted a recipe for a cheesecake from her dear friend Rita. Family and friends alike loved this version so much that many put it on their Christmas "wish list." Mom would always comply and make a cheesecake for them for birthdays or Christmas.
Cranberry and Vanilla-Yogurt Scones - Lightened-up, no-butter sweet Scones made with a delicious vanilla yogurt and ruby red cranberries. Hi, you guys! Happy short work-week! I was just thinking... 2015 is about to happen. IN, like, daaaays! That's so weird since 1996 was just last year. In my head, it's always 1996.
Cheesecake. There's really not much more that needs to be said, but I'll go ahead and say it anyway. IT'S SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the creaminess and I can eat it plain all day long BUT I won't put up a fight when it get's topped with anything.
200g butter, chopped into small cubes, plus extra for greasing 100g white chocolate, broken into pieces 4 large eggs 200g caster sugar 200g self-raising flour 175g raspberries, fresh or frozen 200g white chocolate, chopped 250ml double cream a little icing sugar, for dusting Want to see what this recipe costs at different supermarkets?
Beat the summer heat with these Strawberry Mango Chia Popsicles! Fresh fruit, chia seeds, and coconut water is all you need to whip up these hydrating pops. It has been RIDICULOUSLY hot here in Utah. Like triple digits hot! So I bought a popsicle mold and couldn't wait to use it!
You could say I never got my thrill on blueberry hill. Unless it was baked in a decadent blueberry muffin or my favorite blueberry quick bread. I'm okay with admitting that fresh blueberries have never been a favorite of mine.
So ummm, if you could see me right now.... *Just a note that I have so many photos in this post, if you just want the recipe scroll to the bottom. Thanks! You'd see one big giant smile on my face with my eyes all lit up with pure excitement, and I promise, it's not even because it is Friday.
Mid-June when strawberries are in peak season here, I found the most perfect looking local strawberries. I bought a quart that day and went back the next day for a flat.
If you have been following Beard and Bonnet for a while you know how I feel about homemade fruit syrups for sodas and cocktails. If you haven't been following along long enough to know then I will fill you in....I LOVE THEM and this Pineapple Passion Fruit Fizz is my newest homemade soda crush!