Under Coconut Skies: Feasts & Stories from the Philippines, written by Yasmin Newman, features the incredible and vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine alongside beautiful stories and family memories. A few highlights include Charred Eggplant Omelette with Heirloom Tomato Salad, Annatto Roast Chicken & Shallots, Ube Halaya, Coconut Milk Salmon with Rainbow Radishes, and Pineapple Butter…
A recipe for Pastel de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Pastry) inspired by our visit to San Diego, California! These flaky pastries are filled with a cheese mixture and fried until golden. San Diego Earlier this year, we spent a weekend in San Diego visiting the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We loved…
Crazy for Cookies, Brownies, and Bars: Super-Fast, Made-from-Scratch Sweets, Treats, and Desserts, written by Dorothy Kern, features a fun variety of over 85 treats for every occasion. A few highlights include Tuxedo Cookies, Bacon and Caramel Brownies, Brown Butter Pecan Blondies, Three-Layer Cookie Cake, and Ice Cream Cookies. I will also be sharing her recipe…
A recipe for Galaxy’s Edge Inspired Blue Milk! Coconut milk is blended with juice and fruit for an easy and refreshing dairy-free drink. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Foodie Extravaganza It has been a…
A recipe for Chocolate Almond Toffee inspired by our visit to Greater Palm Springs in California! This buttery candy is topped with chocolate, almonds, and sprinkles. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. We recently spent…
How we made a Minecraft Adventure Cake! This vanilla and chocolate cake is covered in cookies and cream frosting and Minecraft-inspired fondant details. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Evan recently celebrated his 10th birthday!…
The Tex-Mex Table: 60 Knockout Recipes from the Lone Star State, written by Mandi Hickman, features a vibrant collection of Tex-Mex recipes perfect for home cooks. A few highlights include Easy Breakfast Tacos, Chipotle-Agave Chicken, Baked Strawberry Barbecue Ribs, Creamy Queso, and Churro Chocolate Banana Bread. I will also be sharing her recipe for Cucumber-Lime…
A recipe for Broodje Hagelslag (Dutch Bread with Sprinkles)! Slices of bread are topped with butter and sprinkles for a fun breakfast treat. While visiting Amsterdam, a highlight of our morning was a breakfast spread with a basket of bread and pastries, butter, peanut butter, cheese, and often Hagelslag! It was such a perfect start…
A recipe for a Date Shake inspired by our visit to Joshua Tree National Park! This creamy drink is sweetened with dates for a cool and refreshing treat. Joshua Tree We started our long weekend in Greater Palm Springs with a visit to Joshua Tree National Park! This nearly 800,000 acre park in Southern California…
Taste Tibet: Family Recipes from the Himalayas, written by Julie Kleeman and Yeshi Jampa, features the incredible cuisine of the Tibetan Plateau with over 80 recipes, beautiful stories, and gorgeous photography. A few highlights include Numtak Balep (Fried Breakfast Bread), Beef Shaptak (Beef Stir-Fry), Vegetable Thenthuk (Vegetable Hand-Pulled Noodles), Shogo Momos (Spiced Potato Momos), and…
A recipe for Schwäbische Maultaschen (German Meat and Spinach Dumplings)! This incredibly versatile Swabian stuffed pasta is filled with a savory mixture of meat and spinach, then boiled until tender. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to…
