I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! This was the first year in 26 years that I was not able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom in person. While a little sad, thinking back is extremely comforting in knowing what an amazing relationship I have had and still have to this day… Continue reading Key Lime Tart
Tag: baking
Rhubarb Almond Cake
For Easter this past weekend, we had planned a wonderful dinner menu of grilled rack of lamb, roasted asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, scalloped potatoes and rolls. It was fitting to make some kind of a fruitier, lighter dessert to end the evening.
An Italian Love Affair
With a few days at home and a little less jet lag, I’ve started to go through the thousands of photographs we took on the trip and realized how special our adventure was. The whole trip was centered around the Carnivale in Venice, something I have always wanted to experience, and the timing of the… Continue reading An Italian Love Affair
Apple & Tart Cherry Crisp
With a 20 pound box of apples sitting on my dining room table, I knew I had the two options; either start eating them or toss them. As Fall has set in, there is an abundance of cooking and baking opportunities with some of Washington’s staple crops, such as apples! I needed a quick dessert… Continue reading Apple & Tart Cherry Crisp
A Taste of Italy – Vintage Reserve Club Dinner
Last night we had the pleasure of going to the Italian-themed Vintage Reserve Club dinner at Chateau Ste. Michelle. I am a newer member of the wine club, and really had no idea what to expect at one of their events. While I was definitely the youngest one in attendance, it was a great experience… Continue reading A Taste of Italy – Vintage Reserve Club Dinner