RECIPES

I recently gathered a bunch of hazelnuts from the farm just down the road which inspired this dreamy caramely banana hazelnut pie.  I love the toasty crunch of the hazelnuts paired with the sweet softness of the banana and caramel.  If there were ever a pie that was...

I really love jam making time, and watching the pantry shelves fill up with jewel-like jars of sweetness.  My Sour Plum Jam recipe is one of my favorites because it's not overly sweet, as most jams are, and its uses are really versatile. It's also a great way to use...

When I talk about the Portuguese sausage, Linguica, I'm always surprised at the number of people who haven't heard of it. For me, it's the most delicious (and my favorite!) sausage that exists. Being Portuguese, I grew up eating Linguica and try to incorporate it into...

Fresh cherries make the most delicious foundation for the perfect and best ever classic cherry pie recipe. After picking fresh pie cherries, my favorite thing to do is come home and bake them up into pies.  Not only are they delicious in summer, they're also a special...

Delicious Strawberry Shortcakes with feather-light and slightly lemony little biscuit cakes piled high with homemade whipped cream and farm-fresh strawberries.  Oh. my. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cups...

My Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake recipe has a delicate crumb texture accented by a tangy-sweet lemony glaze and the crunch of the poppy seeds.  It's a special treat for tea time or any time of the day! Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla...

This Rhubarb Crunch recipe features a delicious crunch base, fresh rhubarb, a melt-in-your mouth crumble topping and a special syrup that is poured over the top before baking, making it different from any crunch I've ever tasted.  Colin's mom makes this in the spring,...