I craved sugar most of Claire’s pregnancy. This was the complete opposite of Evan’s pregnancy where I seemed to only want Japanese food, pasta, and bread (he now rejects the majority of desserts and is obsessed with bread). I even bought a popsicle mold in January during one of the cravings. The mold was on…
Strawberry Panzanella
A traditional Panzanella is a Tuscan stale bread and tomato salad drizzled with oil and vinegar. This variation uses strawberries instead of tomatoes and are tossed with toasted bread, crumbled honey goat cheese, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. While I love citrus (especially blood oranges and Meyer lemons) during the winter, fresh strawberries and…
Nectarine Caprese with Honey Balsamic Reduction
One of my favorite things about summer is Caprese. I absolutely love the combination of summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. When I found this version on The Curvy Carrot, I had to try it. The nectarines work wonderfully with the mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with some Honey Balsamic Reduction and it becomes perfect. Don’t…
Legoland Florida and Fruit Gummy Legos
Today I am going over our day at Legoland Florida from our Orlando trip last month. Here are the previous posts from our trip: Epcot, Downtown Disney, Magic Kingdom, and Universal Orlando Part 1. We tried to get a family photo in front of the park, but impatient Evan just wanted to go have fun….
Peach Tomato and Mozzarella Crostini
Add a summertime twist to your snacking with these Peach Tomato and Mozzarella Crostini. The crostini is an Italian appetizer made of small toasts. They can be served plain or with various toppings. The bread is usually thin slices of baguette. I never thought to combine peaches and tomatoes, but they compliment each other well. I…
Pierogi z truskawkami (Polish Strawberry Dumplings)
Pierogi z truskawkami is a sweet, summertime dumpling from Poland. These dumplings are filled with sliced strawberries, boiled, and topped with butter, cream, and sugar. They have the most simple filling I have made so far: just strawberries. For someone new to dumpling making, this is a great recipe to try. I made a double…
Tangelo Sherbet
Chad got me this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker last Valentine’s Day and I have enjoyed making various ice creams, gelato, sorbets, and sherbets. He always has the same reaction to my ice cream, “It’s alright, but not as good as Bluebell.” I tend to disagree, but keep trying to prove him wrong. I finally had…
